Thump, You've raised my curiosity a little. I'm looking for a good piano to restore for my wife. Can you fill me in a little on its condition? What kind of finish does it have? What condition is the soundboard in? etc. Whatever you are aware of. I've been happy with what SAMA can do for restoration although I prefer to finish the prep. Thanks, Andrew At 09:43 AM 4/19/2005 -0700, you wrote: >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 > > > > > > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Plan great trips with Yahoo! Travel: Now over 17,000 guides! >http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide >_______________________________________________ >pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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