I had a customer with a Collard & Collard, but she wanted it restored. The first thing I recommended to her was to replace the action with a modern one. Because this was an English piano, I wrote to the company in England, and they were able to find a piano tech who could make a new modern action to fit in the piano. Unfortunately the customer never went ahead with the project, but I have found since that someone like Chris Robinson could do the same thing. I didn't talk to him personally about it, but someone told me he could do that. This information could be helpful if you are trying to find a buyer. Willem Blees RPT St. Louis
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