1865 Style 2 S&S

[Phil Bondi]

Terry wrote:

> Is that to imply that a MAJOR remanufacture job differs significantly 
> from a minor remanufacture job?

It needs it all and then some, I think..........

>  
> I believe folks are paying upwards of $15K (or more?) for a 
> train-wrecked S&S D that would need a full remanufacture job. Why 
> would this piano be so different, apparently based only on the amount 
> of anticipated work it might need?

I think it's different because of the age/plate/tension factor. in 1865, 
tensions weren't what they are today. My thinking is the plate would 
have to be reinforced to support today's tensions. I also service a 9' 
Style2, and the plate in that piano was re manufactured because it was 
cracked.

All things being equal, I think this is the difference. I may be wrong, 
and will listen to others more knowlegable if I am.

Phil Bondi(Fl)

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