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World's largest piano built by NZ teen

Adrian Mann has built what's being called the world's largest piano, measuring in at over 18.5 feet long! He began work on the project at the age of 16 and continued construction in a local barn over the next four years. It seems all his hard work was worth it considering the instruments commanding voice. [via Noise Addicts]

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Posted by: Scott on April 16, 2009 at 9:39 AM

Dr. Seuss would be proud

Wonder if it will be played by 500 little boys with 5000 little fingers?

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Posted by: Fred on April 16, 2009 at 11:26 AM

Bravo

Bravo. What would it cost to air freight that piano to Maker Faire?

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Posted by: jammit on April 16, 2009 at 11:30 AM

This puts the Forte in Piano

Up next, the worlds largest piccolo.

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Posted by: xave m on April 16, 2009 at 12:10 PM

magnifique

It almost makes me crie... you are a very talented young man.

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Posted by: Random on April 16, 2009 at 1:44 PM

John Holmes

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Posted by: Simon on April 17, 2009 at 12:11 PM

Very cool project. 'Building things in sheds' is something of a kiwi tradition.

But goodness, seeing a kiwi story here really brings home to me how god awful the kiwi accent is :)

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Posted by: Mike C. on April 27, 2009 at 11:32 AM

I wonder where he got all the materials - this must have cost quite a bit for a teenager. Lots of jobs and contributions from parents/friends.

I hope someone offers him a lot of money for it - but would he part with it?

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