Henry F. Miller Grand

[Delwin D Fandrich]

Avery Todd wrote:

> List,
>
>    I've been asked my opinion about the advisability of rebuilding a
> Henry F. Miller 6' grand for app. $5,000.00 as compared to buying
> something like a new Kohler & Campbell 6' for about $8,000.
>    The piano was built in the 30's, has a cracked pin block and is
> located in Wisconsin right now but will be coming here if they decide
> to rebuild it.
>    I've had almost no experience with the Henry F. Miller except some
> horrible spinets, so could someone give me a general idea of their
> quality back then? I've not been very impressed with the K & C's I've
> seen so my inclination, assuming quality rebuilding work, is to rebuild.
> Opinions?
>
> Avery
>
>    P.S. There's something wrong on my end and I can't download my e-mail
> right now, so it may be tomorrow before I get it straightened out.
>
> ___________________________
> Avery Todd, RPT
> Moores School of Music
> University of Houston
> Houston, TX 77204-4893
> 713-743-3226
> atodd@uh.edu
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Avery,

The Henry F Miller spinets you refer to were not, and are not, pianos. The old grands, on the other hand, were quite decent.
In fact, it probably sounds better right now than the piano you're comparing it to.

Some years back I rebuilt a couple of them. Quite decent instruments.

-- ddf