A local refinisher calls today and asks how much this piano may be worth. He claims his customer just purchased it from the governor's mansion in PA. It's an 1867 Chickering Square Grand Louis IX or XV, I don't know. Serial 30726. I said I had no idea except that other technicians that I know have said to stay away from square grands, as instruments. The case is exceptionally detailed with "lions heads." So.... any general comments out there about this? Are these instruments worth rebuilding and if so, are the parts easily available? Jay Mercier Associate member, Twin Cities Chapter PTG Glenwood, MN _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.
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