[pianotech] Smoke Damage Piano - what's the latest

[Terry Farrell]

Hi folks. Going to look at a smoke damaged piano today. Don't know  
much about it at this point. I don't have much experience with these,  
other than reading about them a bit.

I'm generally aware of potential/likely damage to strings and  
pinblock, glue joints in general (I suppose depending on heat  
exposure), soundboard (heat, moisture, etc.)

I think my real question is the sooty smell. I know this has been  
addressed ad nauseam on this list, but I don't recall ever really  
reading anything definitive on the subject - and perhaps there isn't  
anything. I know of Dave Schwartz in MN - I know you can ship a piano  
to him and he will work his magic, but does he have anything to offer  
than I can do locally?

Thanks for any thoughts.

Terry Farrell