Gina, Memory fades over time, but the only Wissner I can recall seeing and working on was an upright. With one notable exception its design very much resembled the Steinway: it had a fourth aliquot string through the treble section. This string crossed the V-bar in a slight notch and the bridge is a somewhat greater notch placing it to the treble side and behind the normal three strings. Tough to tune -- you had to reach behind and pluck it -- but a very interesting sound. Its construction quality easily exceeded that of the Steinway uprights I was familiar with at the time. I've never seen a Wissner grand. Like all used pianos it will have to be appraised based on its current physical and musical condition and on your local market. Good luck. Del ------------------------------ Gina Bonfietti wrote: > Dear List, > I have to give my opinion of the approximate worth of a Wissner 5'5 > built in 1931 in original condition. I have not seen the piano but I am > told the finish is good and the action is not moth eaten. Could you > please give me your opinion of this brand of piano? Good, Bad, Ugly. > And if anyone would like to venture, a reasonable asking price? Also if > there is anything that I should look for that maybe out of the ordinary. > Thank you. > > Gina Bonfietti > CT > > _____________________________________________________________________ > You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. > Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com > Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
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