Choice

[David ilvedson]

Yes the pianist is going to play both pianos and help in the 
decision.

David I.

Date sent:      	Wed, 15 Dec 1999 00:23:10 -0600
From:           	Robert Goodale <rrg@nevada.edu>
To:             	pianotech@ptg.org
Subject:        	Re: Choice
Send reply to:  	pianotech@ptg.org

> I think the important question here is what will the piano going to be used for?  Will it be regularly played for
> entertainment or are they shopping for furniture?  Has a pianist been contracted to play it?  I might suggest that you
> get pianists involved in this decision.
> 
> Rob Goodale, RPT
> Las Vegas, NV
> 
> David ilvedson wrote:
> 
> > List,
> >
> > I have a Hotel which just informed they are opening a new
> > fancy restaurant.  They want a ebony, high polish seven foot
> > grand.  I was sent to look at a Bechstein B, built at the turn of
> > the century and restored in the Bechstein factory.  It is
> > beautiful!  Those round turned legs.  Here is what was done:
> > New Renner action, (The tone is raw like it hasn't been voiced
> > or gone over), numerous ivories replaced (well-done but the
> > color  match isn't so great) new pinblock, restrung, case and
> > plate refinished (fabulous, like a new, hey it is new!).  Here is
> > the kicker though, the soundboard was shimmed and repaired,
> > refinished and  original bridge.  Shimming work was
> > immaculate.  Now they can get a brand new Mason & Hamlin
> > BB for same price that the dealer is asking for the Bechstein.
> > My advice was to go for the BB rather than take a chance on
> > a 100 year old board.  Unfortunately I think the designer is
> > going to really love those Bechstein legs.
> >
> > What do you think?
> >
> > David Ilvedson, RPT
> > Pacifica, CA
> > ilvey@jps.net
> 
> 


David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA
ilvey@jps.net