Stupid Mystery

[pianotune05]

Hi John,
Thank you for the link.  I'll check this out because I've run across some pianos that have me quite curious in my beginning journey in this awesome business.  Thanks again.
Marshall
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John M. Formsma 
  To: 'Pianotech List' 
  Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 6:56 PM
  Subject: RE: Stupid Mystery


  Marshall,

   

  Pierce.yes, I'd say it's worth it. In this case, Alan hadn't yet seen the piano, and the woman had gotten the serial # and told him over the phone. The dates aren't off, and if you can't find what seems to be valid info, a little head-scratching and/or alternative thinking usually can provide the correct date.

   

  If money is tight now, just use http://bluebookofpianos.com/ to get a date (if your piano is listed there).

   

  John Formsma 

   


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  From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of pianotune05
  Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 6:21 PM
  To: tune4u at earthlink.net; Pianotech List
  Subject: Re: Stupid Mystery

   

  I've heard of others having problems with that Pierce directory.  Why are some of the dates off?  I'm curious to know because I want to know if it's worth purchasing.

  Marshall

    ----- Original Message ----- 

    From: Alan Barnard 

    To: Pianotech 

    Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 4:12 PM

    Subject: Stupid Mystery

     

    Only stupid because it doesn't matter and 'who cares' but I will explain.

     

    New customer on phone: "Several keys are down and not working."

     

    Piano: An ancient Betsy-Wetsy.

     

    Elderly lady, willing to pay for all new replacement elbows, bought piano during WWII when, she said, there was very little choice and they were expensive. But, says she, it had the rounded keys (waterfall) and I just had to have it because my old ivories kept popping off. So it's a sentimental-value PSO.

     

    Serial number is 29085. Pierce says 1903: Spinet? Plastic elbows? No way. Any ideas???

     

    Alan Barnard

    Salem, Missouri

     
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