Howard pianos?

[John M. Formsma]

I have tuned two so far. One is from the 60's and needs much work, but it's
in a church..."Just tune it, please." ;-) The other is a C171 and is pretty
decent. It would be worth around the $6500 mark, if not a bit more. Walnut
finish, clean, etc. Sorry, I know it's not much to go on, but that's all I
know about them.

John Formsma

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Bec and John Silva
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 9:07 AM
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Subject: Howard pianos?

Hi,

Can anyone share knowledge or experience with Howard pianos? I  
haven't heard of them. Someone I know is interested in purchasing a  
5'9" one for about $6500, and it's from the 60s. He was told it was  
made by Kawai for Baldwin. It also has a crack in the soundboard its  
entire length with an epoxy repair, but I'm not sure when this was  
performed.

Thanks.

- John