1888 Steinway B Value

[David Andersen]

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>   Hi Will
>   For many pianist  an 85 note piano is a no go as well as the pre 1900 i=
sh
> age barrier. However IMO any rosewood Stwy B has value as a unique case s=
tyle
> & early example of Stwy.
> Absolutely agree.
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>     Without the original legs the value is greatly dimished. If you use t=
he
> Vintage case parts legs to replace what was there originally then your va=
lue
> will increase.
> Yes.
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>     As old as this piano is I suggest it needs an  EVERYTHING restoration
> which is looking like 30k or so.
> More like between 30 and 40K, I=B9ll bet.
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> Current market value is probably 10k or there abouts.
> more like 8-9K, but close.
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>  It's value after "Custom Restoration" & I mean custom tricked out condit=
ion:
>     With a new custom belly, a custom balanced action ,customized back ac=
tion
> & first rate finish with original legs It could be worth 60 to 80 k maybe
> more.
> Not more, but that=B9s the range depending on its sale location.
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>  Stwy NY  asks about a zillion dollars for these. None of these figures s=
hould
> be too far off.
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>    Dale Erwin



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