Water Damaged Piano Results

[Matthew Todd]

I may be returning to the school in a few days to "reexamine" a few things so I can give them the most accurate quote (so we're both not cheated).  I can take pictures and upload them if you want.  I don't think the piano is in as bad a shape as some of you are probably picturing it.
   
  Will that help?

Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
      Ever see a key (or 88 of them) fall apart when you try to remove the key bushings? (Key glue joints were on the verge of glue failure.) How's that pinblock going to hold up when you pound in new (bigger) tuning pins (maybe a little delamination action)?
   
  Etc., etc., etc.
   
  For sure - let us know what happens.
   
  Terry Farrell
    ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Matthew Todd 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 10:24 AM
  Subject: Re: Water Damaged Piano Results
  

  Hi all,
   
  Thank you for all your recommendations and cautions.  They have all been very helpful.  I am going to be submitting a proposal to the school that includes total string replacement and complete whippen rebuild (I didn't include that before I read your responses).  Then the ball will be in their court.  I will not try and skimp areas just because I want the job.  I will even write them a nice letter and include some of your comments here.  I'm even discounting them my hourly rate by 10 bucks, I mean, come on!
   
  Thanks again and we'll see what happens,
  Matthew

James H Frazee <jimfrazee at msn.com> wrote:
            Matthew,
   
  In 5 years or so when the piano damage continues to reveal itself and everybody's upset, who in the congregation or visiting pianists will remember "I did what I could given budget constraints."  Or, will they simple think "he couldn't have been very good if it sounds like this now!".  And would you even be there to defend yourself.  Ask yourself this question:  is what I'm paid now now worth what it'll cost me later. . .



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