Bechstein upright

[Farrell]

In the midwest such a piano might have a value between $500 and $1,000 (only because you mention very clean and good sound). It could be higher if it were one of the 0.0001% of old uprights that truely are in exceptional condition, but your description of worn action, etc. does not support that.

I paid $600 for a M&H upright that has excellent veneers, OK finish, very playable, etc. I got two S&S uprights and another M&H upright for free - but they were worn to the point of not really being playable.

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <BobDavis88@aol.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 12:19 AM
Subject: Bechstein upright


> Hi folks,
> 
> I'm trying to help some friends value their 1916 Bechstein upright for 
> probable sale. I have absolutely no experience with these, don't live in an 
> area where there are many, and don't know how to begin. Pianomart has only 
> two, of which only one is even close in age and apparent condition. [$4500 - 
> I don't think they'd ever get that here.]
> 
> The piano is in clean original condition, great-looking soundboard and 
> bridges, action worn but playable, a couple of broken strings, acceptable 
> black finish.
> 
> It sounds much better than it should. I was amazed. Non-overstrung bass, 
> short bass backscale. LO-O-O-NG treble sustain, huge bass. I don't get it. 
> Maybe they knew what they were doing!
> 
> Anyway, can anyone from the Big City give me any advice on what to advise 
> them?
> 
> Thanks,
> Bob Davis
> Stockton, CA
>