[CAUT] Bluthner grand info

[Fred Sturm]

I¹d suggest contacting Jim Reeder in Lansing (www.reederpianos.com). He¹s
the Bluthner rep in the US, as well as being a top notch rebuilder. And a
nice guy.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico


On 8/24/07 3:24 PM, "Rob Goodale" <rrg at unlv.nevada.edu> wrote:

> I would like to make an inquiry on the value of a Bluthner grand.
>  
> Built in 1920
> About 7' length
> Ebony
> Round legs
> 4 strings per not in the treble.  The 4th string is on an independent bridge.
> Open pin block is covered with a brass plate.
> Sectional rim with square tail, (not a continuous rim from a modern-type
> press).
> couple nominal cracks in the board.  Could probably be repaired rather than
> replaced.
> No visible bridge cracks.
> Action is original but in good condition.
> Finish is fair.
>  
> The owner wants to know what it's worth and some estimates on rebuilding it.
> I have my own ideas of what I'd charge to perform the rebuilding but I'm not
> certain what it is worth over all.  Having four treble strings certainly makes
> it unique and it would probably be a fine instrument when completely rebuilt.
> I imagine the rebuilt retail would be quite hefty.
>  
> Any serious estimates appreciated.
>  
> Thanks,
>  
> Rob Goodale, RPT
> Las Vegas, NV
> 


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