On 10/12/2010 1:35 PM, Dennis Johnson wrote: > Thank you Ron for the imput. I wish we had more examples of your work > in the area here! > In only a general way I was comparing the complete cost of buying an old > instrument that is thoroughly rebuilt, not simply the cost of rebuilding > a piano we already own. I admit to not being exactly current with these > costs, but I have seen beautifully remanufactured and refinished old > grands for sale at prices comparable to new. > > > thanks again, Hi Dennis, I obviously don't know your situation. I assumed you were talking about replacing old pianos with new instead of rebuilding the old. Are you without pianos altogether, or is the old dead inventory not worth rebuilding (all Brambachs and Starcks? <G>)? No need to buy rebuilt pianos if you already own worthy carcasses that can be rebuilt. Just trying to understand what's being discussed here. Ron N
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