Knam c1832

Finally finished stringing this unusual Viennese square piano. Seen here with moderator strip ('celeste', in modern terms) not quite complete. All handmade strings.
An orchestral piece based upon the sounds of hammering tuning pins into the increasingly strung instrument is underway...

Clementi c1830

Making a pedal based on existing pianos of the same period, and other bits and bobs.
Forgot to take photos of the very beginning... but you get the idea...

Shaping / assembly

Fitting

Checking function

Cats enjoy the regal feel of antique piano frames

Finishing / Polishing / colour matching

Practically there!

Dealing with shrinkage - beautiful dovetails!

Patching in damage to frame

Newly made damper on the left; both cloths new

Octobass

Helped design and build the winner of the
http://www.latitudefestival.co.uk/lca/ Contemporary Art Award,
Linder Sterling's Stringed Figure (Octobass for the 21st Century) (Version I),
a bowed instrument tuned at its lowest to 16 Hz, with a scale length of 2 m.
Thanks to http://www.flickr.com/photos/leadtowill.

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Interview with the artist Can Altay, referencing the exhibition he and Barnabas collaborated on. Photo of Barnabas Y performance.

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