Has anyone heard of or used Sama Rebuilders

[Nichols]

Lanie,
    There are a few posts in the archives, but I'll give you the quick version:

SAMA rebuilders is a "twin-plant" type operation, based in El Paso, Texas. 
The work is performed (mainly) in Juarez, Mexico, by former Baldwin 
workers. The plant is run by Salvador Ortiz, who was with Baldwin for 29 
years. They have, over the last few years, completely re-manufactured 
around 900 pianos. The marketing office is in Bloomfield. Everything else 
is out here.

Pluses and minuses, of course, but overall they are a real good 
value.  Belly work is very well done, with good stringing, sound board 
repair, refinish, and outstanding plate finish. Again, a good value for the 
tech that doesn't want to do any more than the action, but can sell a 
bigger job.

I really couldn't say more, without sounding like a commercial. I've used 
their services quite a bit, and I help out with technical support.

A visit to the plant is always welcome, and worth the trip. It is a plant, 
not a shop, so be prepared to see rebuilding at a different pace, and with 
a totally different style. They're shipping .... well... more than one a 
day, with under forty people.

Come see,
Guy Nichols, RPT
Ft Stinkin' Desert, NM


At 03:10 PM 4/9/02 -0400, you wrote:
>We received a brochure in the mail about SAMA Rebuilders out of Bloomfield,
>IL and were curious if anyone has had any interaction with them or knows of
>them and the quality of their work.
>
>If you prefer to respond privately, you may do so.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Lanie