[Experts] Kranich and Bach grand actions

[Jeff Tanner]

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What I understand about antique value (from my parents who are into=20
antiques) is that any piece of furniture has a higher value if=20
meticulously maintained in original condition.  Furniture with ornate=20
carvings which suggest old world craftsmanship will bring an even=20
higher value.  Once a piece of furniture has been refinished, the value=20=

plummets.  And pianos are treated like furniture by antique dealers,=20
not as functional musical instruments.  I would think that the same=20
would hold for replacing action parts, strings, etc., regardless of=20
playing condition or manufacturer.

About 6 years ago, I saw an old Wurlitzer 5' grand that needed to have=20=

been dropped from a 747, bring $6000 because it had pretty legs. =20
Nevermind that it was barely standing on them.

Jeff

On Monday, November 17, 2003, at 12:59 PM, Otto Keyes wrote:

> Didn't know there was an "antique value" on Chronic & Barf's.......No,=20=

> re-reading the original message, I see the art case.=A0 However,=A0art=20=

> case or no, K&B's in pristine condition were never the shining star of=20=

> their particular corner of the piano universe.=A0 I've always found =
them=20
> matchless.=A0 At least I, being a non-smoker, was matchless when faced=20=

> with the prospect of tuning one.....almost made me take up smoking a=20=

> time or two........
> =A0
> Otto=A0
> =A0
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: Daniel Gurnee
> To: College and University Technicians
> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 9:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [Experts] Kranich and Bach grand actions
>
> The owner may want to know the effect of the replacing of original=20
> parts on the antique value.
>
> Dan Gurnee, RPT
>
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