SAMA refinishing

[Nichols]

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At 05:21 PM 5/16/2005 -0700, you wrote:
>Won't be in KC, unfortunately, and I'm sure they would only bring their
>best example.  Does your comment carry some greater meaning?
>
>David Love
>davidlovepianos@comcast.net

Me? Greater meaning? Whew, David.... don't over-estimate me! <G> My comment 
was because I couldn't really say anything else "objectively", now, could 
I? At least, not on this list. My face is already sore from an earlier 
laughing/smiling session involving spilled ice water, but I'm smiling a lot 
now. <G> Really!
And well, we are going to bring a couple of nice examples, but I wouldn't 
say they're the best. The S&S Louis B had been in a University bandroom for 
many years, It's been carved-on, walked-on, de-embossed, and otherwise 
treated rather rudely. We did a nice job, and replaced the missing 
carvings, and evened-out the color, for sure. But.... the job was a 
donation, and we couldn't afford to reveneer the whole thing! We've got 
some great "before" pictures. Then... we delivered it at the beginning of 
this semester..... so.... it's been in use for a while. It won't be what 
you might call a stellar example of high-end restoration. But it's real. 
The little ebony Baldwin R we're bringing is a good example of a basic 
ebony satin. It is also from the University, and has been in use for a 
while, too. Unfortunately, even with a cover, they marred it up pretty 
well. We'll rub it out and ship it. I had chalked on the cover "NOT A 
TABLE" and "PLEASE". After just one week, students had chalked the word 
"DANCE" after both "not a table"s, and also chalked some nice footprints 
across my cover. How sweet, eh? Gotta love 'em. <G>
If you want a so-called un-varnished honest opinion about our finish (get 
it?), I'm willing. When I was working with my dad, we got absolutely crazy 
about the wood prep. No fillers, nothing but analine dye, hand-applied 
finishes up to fifteen coats, etc. I mean, crazy. The SAMA plant does a 
real nice commercial finish. I've seen better for four times the price, and 
I've seen worse for twice the price. Everything is well stripped and well 
prepped, and there are many coats of quality sealer and surface materials. 
Ebony satin from the plant are very nicely cut, and if the shipper doesn't 
beat it up too badly, is easy to rub out. Nice build-up on the edges, 
overall, and very good carving repair/duplication. On the "still needs 
improvement" side, coloring of mis-matched woods is a challenge, and some 
of the touch-up is more visible than I like. Also, we really have to watch 
our drying time when the weather is changing quickly. I swear some shippers 
could put pad marks on a slab of steel! The plate finish can't be beat. 
(most of the time) Honestly.
If you, David, or anyone, for that matter, can't make it to KC, then call 
the marketing office for references or to find a dealer (or tech) near you 
that has one of our finished pianos. All the contact info is in the insert 
of the Journal, or in the classified ad. One of the best features of the 
work from SAMA is the warranty. That was one of the first changes I made 
when I took over the brokerage last year. Every one in the plant was 
instructed that they had the power and the responsibility to pull a piano 
out of the line if necessary. Period.

So.... I sure hope this has been helpful and informative. I haven't a clue 
as to what else to do. (hey! that rhymes!)  But.... I'm having a lot more 
fun than I deserve!

Later,
Guy Nichols, RPT
Ft. Stinkin' Desert, NM



>-----Original Message-----
>From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On
>Behalf Of Nichols
>Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 4:41 PM
>To: Pianotech
>Subject: Re: SAMA refinishing
>
>At 10:56 AM 5/16/2005 -0700, you wrote:
> >Can anyone comment on SAMA refinishing jobs.  On or off list is fine.
> >
> >David Love
> >davidlovepianos@comcast.net
>
>They're.... uh.... lacquer?
>
>
><G>
>
>Guy
>
>P.S. ........... and they're viewable in Kansas City next month.
>
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