Appraisal

[S. Brady]

On Thu, 21 Sep 1995 ATodd@UH.EDU wrote:
>    My personal opinion is that everything possible should be replaced new in
> order to be able to call it a COMPLETELY rebuilt piano. Otherwise, it's
> only partially rebuilt. This would seem to affect the overall longevity of
> the instrument.
>    Am I on the right track? I have done very little appraising so I'm not
> experienced at all in that field. Any comments would be appreciated.

      Yes, everything should be replaced in order to call it a
completely rebuilt piano. However, don't forget to factor in the
remaining life of the existing components when using this method of
appraisal. For instance, a 15-year-old piano wouldn't really *need* a
complete rebuild.
      But I agree, rebuilding seems to mean different things to
different people.


Steve Brady, RPT        "The most expert and rapid tuners are...
University of Washington       possessed of a highly excitable,
sbrady@u.washington.edu        nervous, and emotional temperament,
                         verging on the border of insanity at times."
                              -Daniel Spillane, The Tuner's Guide