Bluthner grand info

[Jurgen Goering]

Hi Rob,
These can indeed be wonderful instruments!  I am a lover of  Blüthners. 
  Don't know what the market value may be - often, due to the low name 
recognition factor, they go for way below their value.
The 4th strings are called Aliquot strings, by the way.  Their effect 
may be debatable, but these pianos are renowned for their fine sound.

What kind of action does it have?  Blüthner had its own Patent Action , 
which looks primitive but works really well.  in the 1920s they used 
mainly regular style grand actions.

I carry special parts to rebuild these pianos, such as action parts, 
case parts, special hammers, blue stringing cloth, etc.   Check out:
http://www.pianofortesupply.com/bluthner.html

Jurgen Goering
Piano Forte Supply
(250) 754-2440
info at pianofortesupply.com
http://www.pianofortesupply.com

Rob Goodale Wrote:

I would like to make an inquiry on the value of a Bluthner grand.

Built in 1920
About 7' length
Ebony
Round legs
4 strings per not in the treble.  The 4th string is on an independent 
bridge.
Open pin block is covered with a brass plate.
Sectional rim with square tail, (not a continuous rim from a 
modern-type press).
couple nominal cracks in the board.  Could probably be repaired rather 
than replaced.
No visible bridge cracks.
Action is original but in reasonable condition for it's age.
Finish is fair.

The owner wants to know what it's worth as well as some estimates on 
rebuilding it.  I have my own ideas of what I'd charge to perform the 
rebuilding but I'm not certain what it is worth over all.  Having four 
treble strings certainly makes it unique and it would probably be a 
fine instrument when completely rebuilt.  I imagine the rebuilt retail 
would be quite hefty.

Any serious estimates appreciated.

Thanks,

Rob Goodale, RPT
Las Vegas, NV
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