[CAUT] "this piano is dead" was Re: Tired wippens

[Ron Nossaman]

> I believe that there comes a time, especially with institutional 
> pianos, that you have to say "this piano has had it". In other words, 
> even though it might cost between $20 - 25K to totally rebuild these 
> pianos, (new everything, including keys), I don't think it will be as 
> good as a new one. At least that's my theory. 
> 
> Other opinions?
> 
> Wim 

Yes. I disagree. I think it could very well be better than a 
new piano at a significantly (unfortunately for the rebuilder) 
lower cost.
Ron N