[pianotech] Lester Spinet

[Rob McCall]

Thanks, Ron.

I always strive to keep my integrity intact and tell my clients what I see. I appreciate being reminded of that.  Thank you...

The reason I had written initially is that I recall hearing the name "Lester" in somewhat disparaging terms over the last year or so that I've been on this list.  Recalling nothing specific, I posted my initial post tonight. I always like to do some research when I approach a piano I haven't worked on before, which in this stage of my career is pretty much every time!

Now that I know the plastic elbows are on this piano along with some other plastic parts as well, I feel that I'll be more aware and prepared to deal with whatever I find in a more professional manner than if I'd stumbled across something or broken an elbow, etc. Maybe I get it from my flying background, but I always like to have a plan B and a plan C, ad nauseum, before going into a situation. :-)

I'll know more by midday!

Thanks,

Rob McCall

On Jul 13, 2010, at 22:09 , Ron Nossaman wrote:

> Rob McCall wrote:
>> Greetings List,
>> I have an appointment tomorrow morning with my first Lester
>> Spinet. :-)  This piano was recently purchased by the
>> client for a "steal" on Craigslist.  She said the previous
>> owner told her he hadn't tuned it in a while.  She bought
>> it so her young daughters can learn to play the piano.
>> I'm going to their home expecting the worst.  My question
>> to all of you, is, What are the things I should be looking
>> for?  Does this model have any recurring problems I should
>> be alert for?
> 
> Look it over, honestly evaluate what you find, and give the owner the real stuff, whatever they might otherwise expect. Like always.
> Ron N
>