Dorsey's pianist's piano purchaseable....

[wang@datanaut.com]

Hi Gorden,

I'd like to purchase it.  Please give me your contact phone number.  
I'm located near Wasington DC and I'm a pianist without a piano!  It 
sounds like it needs some minor rebuilding.

Thanks

Kuang
703-568-8863

Quoting gordon stelter <lclgcnp@yahoo.com>:

> Dear List,
>    Fred DeLand started subbing for Roy bargy in the
> Whiteman orchestra in 1929, at age 13 (!)  He went on
> to play for Ted Lewis, then the Dorsey Orchestra when
> Sinatra was with them. He also did solo gigs in
> New York and Chicago, and was a close
> friend/asociate/pupil of Art Tatum.  At one time he
> was considered the "best all-around pianist in
> New York". Considering what he showed me a few years
> ago, in his 80's, I have no doubt about it !
>     His family has asked me to find a  buyer for his
> piano, a 9', 1929 Everett. Everetts are excellent
> pianos. This one is in "very good" unrestored
> condition. Perfect bridges. Restrung neatly probably
> 20 years ago, but the pins are loose. Soft tone,
> which, since there is good bearing  along all the
> bridge I could reach, is likely due to the very cheap,
> super-soft hammers someone put on it, which are worn
> to nibs. Wessel Nickel and Gross action. Massive ash
> beams beneath, criss-crossed in a  sturdy lattice
> pattern. All joints soliod and tight. Extremely sturdy
> constructioin ( heavier than Steinway ).
>     If you want a high-quality 9 footer, but don't
> want to pay Steinway prices, this would be a very good
> bet. I have an Everett, and it is superb .
> Price: $3,300.
>     Thump
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