[CAUT] Bluthner grand info

[Jurgen Goering]

Hi Rob,
These can indeed be wonderful instruments!  I am a lover of  Blüthners. 
  Don't know what the market value may be - often, due to the low name 
recognition factor, they go for way below their value.
The 4th strings are called Aliquot strings, by the way.  Their effect 
may be debatable, but these pianos are renowned for their fine sound.

What kind of action does it have?  Blüthner had its own Patent Action , 
which looks primitive but works really well.  in the 1920s they used 
mainly regular style grand actions.

I carry special parts to rebuild these pianos, such as action parts, 
case parts, special hammers, blue stringing cloth, etc.   Check out:
http://www.pianofortesupply.com/bluthner.html

Jurgen Goering
Piano Forte Supply
(250) 754-2440
info at pianofortesupply.com
http://www.pianofortesupply.com


On Aug 24, 2007, at 16:09, caut-request at ptg.org 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,
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