Vintage case parts

[Farrell]

Sounds great! Do you know what material they are using?

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Erwinspiano@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Cc: <davehugh@email.msn.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2002 7:51 PM
Subject: Vintage case parts


> 
>            List and Rebuilders.
>      I was pleased and relieved to discover that my friends and colleagues 
> David & Judy Hughes of Maryland has started a new company that specializes in 
> the reproduction of grand piano Lids as well as some music desk parts. You'll 
> find his new add on page 15 in the most recent journal. Dave continues the 
> rebuilding shop as well.
>     Many of us in the piano rebuilding trade face ever increasing parts costs 
> which puts some projects over the financial feasibility barrier with some 
> clients on some pianos, so I, m always pleased to find out someone is 
> building a better mouse trap for less money and seems to be happy to have 
> your business. I think this is just the case here.
>      Any of you who have ever had to replace an original Steinway lid for 
> example are at the mercy of the Mother ship for resupply (Stwy Factory) Their 
> rather expensive pricing has gone through the roof in the last 2 years on 
> some models.  I have waited for as much as 3 &1/2 and 5 months for the last 
> Stwy A-2 and model D lids I ordered. Also because the A model is no longer in 
> production the price of a mahogany raw (no finish) is right at $2393.00 Plus 
> crating and shipping.  In excess of $2600. Oouucchh.. The ebony versions of a 
> D or A lid unfinished are $1787.00. I'm guessing model  O lids are pricey too 
> as it's out of production also.
>    The sample price in Davis (VINTAGE CASE PARTS) add reads that a sample 
> pricing for an ebony
>    A-2 lid is Ebony    $1256.00
>              Mahogany $1446.00
>              Walnut       $1524.00
>             Crating fee $100.00
>   As you can see these are substantial savings in cost and wait time compared 
> to the other options. I for one endorse such a new venture.
>        Sign me up David, I'll take two, The price is right !!!!!!!!!!!
> >>>>>>>>>Dale Erwin--Erwin piano Restorations>>>>>>>>>>>.
>