Stan, Depending on the client's sentimental attachment (is it the case they want to keep?) I have seen a beautiful piano created by removing the case from a new Yamaha vertical and fitting the entire works to the birdcage case. Actually the case is fit to the works. It is not as easy as it may seem, but possible. Also saw it done with a pre-1900's upright. That one we nicknamed a YamaSteck. Debbie Legg
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