In a message dated 96-11-08 10:14:01 EST, you write: >2) [ignore if uninterested in $ question] I have the >opportunity to buy a 1904 (NY) model "A" for $7000. Details: >never rebuilt, burled walnut case in excellent condition >(probably refinished x1) for age, bridges fine, pinning still >solid, positive bearing, soundboard has crown but at least one >major separation and several smaller cracks in various states of >repair (but no buzzing, etc.), pin block so-so, action original >and so-so, original ivories in excellent condition (no chips) but >appear thinned down. Plays well enough now. Obvious candidate >for rebuild within next couple years. Comments on whether this >sounds like a good value and ballpark (+/- $2000) estimate for >rebuilding cost from those of you in this field would be greatly >appreciated as private replies. > >Again, thanks to BYU and so many of you masters of this field for >the education and enlightenment that this list provides. I >believe that my technician would also thank you for improving my >ability to speak his language - but he's not on this list. > >Gary Evoniuk >Durham, NC Gary: The price sounds a little high, but then I always look at the piano as a wholesaler. If you are considering rebuilding the piano in a couple of years, you have to consider that will cost in the neighborhood of $15,000 - 20,000, depending on what has to be done, etc. In otherwords, are you willing to spend $22,000 - $30,000 for a Steinway A, when a new L can be bought for $38,000 and a new B for $42,000? Willem Blees RPT St. Louis. MO
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