Tracing the roots of the piano to the very beginning of consciousness, when man first became aware of sound.
1987, Falcone Patent
1987, Falcone Patent

Santi Falcone’s patent granted for a “soundboard calibrator,” a tuning device that permits the crown of the soundboard to be adjusted for optimum quality.
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"U.S. Patent Feb. 3, 1987 Sheet 2 of 3 4,640,174." Google Patents. FI CLAIMS Patent Services, n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2015. No Known Copyright Restrictions.
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- "Soundboard Calibrator Patent." Google Patents. IFI CLAIMS Patent Services, n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2015.
