[CAUT] Hamburg Steinway

[Michael Jorgensen]

What is the life of a soundboard?
      I recall some techs believe soundboards lose most of their crown and
resiliency after about 40 years due to string pressure.  (Even without
humidity damage).   If true,  a twenty year old piano should have deducted
1/2 the cost of replacing the soundboard plus all action and cosmetic work
needed to restore to new condition.  If plates, finishes, cases, legs and
other componets have a lifespan, that should be deducted also.  My guess is
it would end up in that 60=70% range.
-Mike 

> Paul
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> The "as is" appraised value for this piano would be about 60 - 70% of a brand
> new piano, less the anticipated cost of replacing the part, etc, including
> case work. 
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> Wim 
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> See what's free at AOL.com <http://www.aol.com?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000503> .
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