> Hello List, > > I am having trouble estimating the monetary value of pianos lately. For > many years I had logical formulas for arriving at a reasonable figure, but > those methods no longer serve. The influx of PSO and our regrettable > economic situation have skewed the field. I know of far more pianos for > sale than people looking for them right now, too. > > The piano in question is 1929 S&S model M. Board and bridges adequate. > Restrung in 70's with poor wire. Original block with size 3 pins. > Original action -- sluggish to the point of being unplayable. Case > refinished in ebony, but done carelessly. > > I'd welcome your opinions of this instrument, but even more valuable would > be to know your thought process. > > Also, I'd like to know exactly what years they impregnated the center pin > bushings. Just curious, they're easy enough to spot. > > Thanks . . . > > Denise > Denise , I'm in the middle of the same request from a client with a slightly older but "unbutchered M " .I have yet to see it, but the owner describes the action as sluggish and tone poor so I think we are both talking about these pianos as rebuilding stock. Someone on list had recently mentioned $1000 a foot for a rebuildable Steinway but the few rebuilders I have spoken with in my area are reluctant to take on any more spec. pianos.(especially an M) The journal has adverts from buyers seeking Steinways so that may be one solution to set price. Tom Driscoll > >
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