piano look-see

[Wimblees@aol.com]

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In a message dated 9/12/03 3:07:27 PM Central Daylight Time, ryv@twcny.rr.co=
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> Ok boils and goils..
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> Anywone know of a spiffy checklist for piano accessment?
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> You know...
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> A certain  order to check everything?
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> I usually end up writing a ton of stuff in a hap-hazard way and it's looks=
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> silly and even gets ME confused after I've had a gander.
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> Anyone?
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> :) Michelle
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Wim,Piano assessment, not regulation.=C2=A0 She wants to know how to assess=20=
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piano, which with your business acumen you should know.=C2=A0 Even though sh=
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word =E2=80=9Caccessment=E2=80=9D which we all know is easy. All you have to=
 do is open the=20
fallboard and the lid and your there.Paul


OK, Here is how I appraise a piano. (is that the same as assessing?)

C. Step By step procedure using appraisal sheet=20
        1. Find serial number and give age of the piano
        2. Inspect each area carefully=20
            a. Remove action on a grand piano=20
            1. Check hammer, shank and knuckle wear,=20
            2. Condition of wippens and back checks=20
            3. underleaver assembly=20
                4. Look at soundboard and bridges=20
            5. Check the pedals=20
            6. Play it for tuning and tone.=20
            7. Check torque on several pins.=20
            8. Inspect case=20







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