refinishing services

[Greg Granoff]

Jeannie Grassi wrote:

> Greg,
> Here in the Seattle area we have a superb refinisher by the name of
> Ken Counter.  But you would have to get the piano to him as he has no
> moving service.  Where are you located?
>
> His # in Snohomish is:  425-794-0936
>
> Jeannie Grassi, RPT
> Assistant Editor, Piano Technicians Journal
> mailto:jgrassi@silverlink.net
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-caut@ptg.org [mailto:owner-caut@ptg.org]On Behalf Of
> Greg
> > Granoff
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 2:48 PM
> > To: CAUT
> > Subject: refinishing services
> >
> >
> > Dear CAUT,
> > Anyone out there have any experience with refinishers "to the
> trade"?
> > I'm looking at possibly sending a piano down to Schroeder's in
> > Paramount,  CA.  There is absolutely nobody in my neck of the
> > Pacific NW
> >
> > who lists in the Guide to Resources, and absolutely nobody in
> > CA who has
> >
> > a listing besides the above mentioned business --whether to
> > the trade or
> >
> > the general public, for that matter.  I find this truly astonishing.
> I
> > know there are people who can do a truly competent factory
> > style finish
> > somewhere in CA -- but finding them is another story. This is
> > a private
> > customer, and cost is really not an object.  Any suggestions,
> > references, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Greg Granoff  RPT
> > Humboldt State University
> >
> >
> >
> >

Jeannie,
Arcata is about 80 miles south of the Oregon border on Hwy 101.  I would
probably send something out of state if I became desperate and I could
convince the customer that it was necessary in order to get satisfaction,
but with the number of competent people in CA it seems a little extreme at
this point.  I appreciate knowing about Ken Counter though-- his info will
be filed.
Thanks for your input,
Greg