On Fri, 3 Mar 2000 08:37:43 -0500 "Brian Trout" <btrout@desupernet.net> writes: > Hi Mark, > I have in the back of my mind to rebuild an upright piano someday, > not sparing the expense of giving it the whole enchilada, going the > whole nine yards, taking it farther than this guy has ever taken an upright > before... I just haven't found the right one yet. I've found nice cabinets > around some of the lesser pianos, and plain cabinets around some of the > nicer pianos. I'm just looking for that nice fancy old cabinet around an > old Steiff or similarly built piano. When the time is right it'll happen. Yes, Brian, I feel the same way. I have an 1895 Mason & Hamlin upright holding down the corner of my shop that I have hopes for the deluxe treatment someday. Outstanding case and very solid feel to the action, and incredibly balanced tone thruout the entire piano even with original wires and hammers. Sometimes the good ones actually defy logic how they could still sound that good over 100 years later. My hope is to restore this piano for my son to take with him when he leaves home. I have 11 years, so that SHOULD be enough time. Ah, now, where do I look to find that time........? What is the saying...."Life is what happens while you're busy making plans"? Mark Potter bases-loaded@juno.com
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