[pianotech] 1922 M or new MH?

[Steven Hopp]

I just bought a 1912 Model O that needs the works although the ivory ketops are really nice.  I paid $5k from a couple getting a divorce who agreed to the price because they just needed to get rid of it.I'm going to have Bernard Molberg do some of the restoration.  Will be my personal piano and finally my second teaching grand in my studio.
Steven HoppMidland, TX

From: rockymtn at skybeam.com
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 12:54:53 -0600
Subject: [pianotech] 1922 M or new MH?



Hi All. My own personal piano is a gorgeous 1922 Steinway M.  The M is well respected but we all know it’s an entry level grand (I’m not even going to talk about the S because it’s not in the same class).  If it were an O or L there’s no way I’d consider selling it.  There is a local dealer/rebuilder that I’ve known for many years.   For just a little over what I’d sell my M for, I can get a new Mason Hamlin or a new Haesssler.    I liked both of them and they’re around 6 feet which is what I want.  There’s also a store that’s closing that has a rebuilt O that I was considering but it would be roughly 50% higher than the cost of the MH.  Also, does anyone have any strong opinions on the new composite action in some MH models (it wasn’t in the model I was considering though)?  BTW, one of the things that prompted me to change pianos is that I’m considering moving from Colorado (dry) to the Charlotte, NC area (wet).  I know it’s much worse on pianos to go from wet to dry climates but a change is a change. Thanks guys,  Glenn. 		 	   		  
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