[pianotech] Kawai white

[Don Mannino]

Ed,

 

That serial number corresponds to 1977, so it's a bit beyond 25 years.

 

The ABS actions from that time are the same basic material that is used now
(should be sort of tan colored), and should present no problems at all.  Not
sure what the butt and catcher material would be - I thought it was still
leather back then.

 

Don Mannino

 

 

From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Ed Foote
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 8:42 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Kawai white

 

Greetings,
   I was asked to ok for purchase a 25 year old Kawai upright(K912100).  It
looks like new, and there is virtually no wear on the hammers.  It has the
white composite action, and what looks like something other than leather on
the butts. 
     I have no experience with this vintage or model Kawai, and was hoping
to hear if perhaps there are any red flags I should know about before
recommending the customer buy this piano, ($1,500).  It is for a serious
piano student.
Thanks, 

 

Ed Foote RPT
http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html

 

  

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