[pianotech] Cracked Plate Thing

[Farrell]

I agree with others that the crack is likely to not be a major issue, BUT, especially being that the pitch is all over the place, I'd sure want to spell out to the piano recipient that it could go either way and that you really won't be able to say with any confidence until you see how stable the piano is after bringing it up to standard pitch - i.e. make sure she understands there is some risk.

I often tell people who are considering a "free" piano this: A "free" piano is often a lot like a "free" kitten or puppy. Yes, it costs you nothing to buy, but on your way home you stop at the vet and shell out $600 for worming, fleas, skin rashes, ear infections, etc., etc.. And even then, a puppy is a lot easier to transport than a large piano.

Terry Farrell
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bryn Latta 
  To: Pianotech MailingList 
  Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 8:24 AM
  Subject: [pianotech] Cracked Plate Thing


  Just to clarify, the piano was not up to pitch and in fact was wildly out. But, I think it has been sitting in an abandoned farmhouse for years. Someone just offered my customer the piano for free, and she wanted to know whether it was worth her while to bring it home...would it play. So I've been biting my nails over that plate crack a bit--thanks for the ideas everyone!
   
  Bryn Latta


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