Looked at an instrument yesterday purchased by a local woman from someone
claiming to have "rebuilt" it.
1935(?) Story & Clark 4'5" Baby Grand serial # 134536
Appeared to have all original parts (included dirt, dust); lyre bolts have
been stripped, keys tops have been poorly recoverd with odds & ends pieces,
fall board has been replaced, but nice looking case. Lots of rattles and a
sluggish action, pins are tight.
The woman is a talented musician with little money and has put $1000 down
with $1500 owed.
Her decision: Return it for the $1000....OR have some work done and use it
for a trade.
A good cleaning, regulation, pitch raise, some voicing and key tops will do
wonders, but it will never be a fine instrument.
Opinions?
Thanks in advance.
Walter Slack
PTG Associate
Ebony & Ivory Pianos
Amargosa Valley, Nevada
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