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Personally, the simpler the better on this kind of thing. I make sure
<p>the piano is structurally ok
<br>check case appearance
<br>the soundboard looks fine
<br>check for crown
<br>the plate isnt busted
<br>inspect pinblock and bridges
<br>general condition of the action.
<p>more specifics then this gets me into pricing a repair job.
<p>Cheers
<br>RicB
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<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>OK, Here is
how I appraise a piano. (is that the same as assessing?)</font></font></font>
<p><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>C. Step By step
procedure using appraisal sheet</font></font></font>
<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>1. Find serial
number and give age of the piano</font></font></font>
<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>2. Inspect each
area carefully</font></font></font>
<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>a. Remove action
on a grand piano</font></font></font>
<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>1. Check hammer,
shank and knuckle wear,</font></font></font>
<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>2. Condition
of wippens and back checks</font></font></font>
<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>3. underleaver
assembly</font></font></font>
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4. Look at soundboard and bridges</font></font></font>
<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>5. Check the
pedals</font></font></font>
<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>6. Play it for
tuning and tone.</font></font></font>
<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>7. Check torque
on several pins.</font></font></font>
<br><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size=-1>8. Inspect case</font></font></font>
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<p>--
<br>Richard Brekne
<br>RPT, N.P.T.F.
<br>UiB, Bergen, Norway
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