Valuation

[gordon stelter]

Its not an Ampico B. These were not marketed until
1929. The previous "restoration" of the Ampico system
is probably lousy and seriously fault ridden. Few do
this extensive, complex work well!  Read Reblitz's
book on player piano rebuilding for more Ampico
technical info, or get literature from Schaff.
     Gordon Stelter
--- Richard Moody <remoody@midstatesd.net> wrote:
> Is this a grand or upright?   If it is a small
> upright called a
> "top loader" it is rare.   San Diego should be a
> good market area
> for Ampico's.   Assuming it is a grand then you
> should find out
> if it is an Ampico "A" or a "B", and if it is not
> worth $5,000 as
> an A  I would say the market is down.
> 
> There is a society of collectors of automatic
> musical instruments
> called AMICA.   I am sure there is a chapter in SD,
> so find out
> how to get in touch and let them know it is for
> sale. ---ric m
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul McCloud <pmc333@earthlink.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 11:42 AM
> Subject: Valuation
> 
> 
> > Gentlemen/Ladies:
> >     I would like some help with making a value
> estimate.  The
> piano is a
> > J&C Fischer,  Serial # 15260 (1926) and has an
> Ampico reproducer
> on
> > board.  The player works, but could use a little
> alignment.
> I've never
> > seen such a plumbing arrangement under a piano
> before.  A motor
> the size
> > of a washing machine motor drives a belt and
> pulley maybe 14" in
> > diameter!
> >     Anyway, the piano itself is in fair condition.
>  Bridges and
> > soundboard look good, no cracks.  Has a good
> singing tone
> throughout.
> > Was re-whatevered in 1978 with new keytops.  I
> don't know if it
> was
> > restrung, but the strings look crusty.  Bass is
> ok, little tubby
> but
> > sounds good anyway.  Hammers are extremely hard,
> like rocks.
> Needs some
> > regulation, little or no aftertouch in places,
> etc.  Case needs
> > refinishing.
> >     My boss told me it might be worth $2500.
> without the player.
> I
> > don't know anything about the player, how much it
> might add
> (subtract?)
> > from the value.  Customer wants to know how much
> to ask for it
> to sell.
> > I'd appreciate any comments.  Thank you,
> >     Paul McCloud
> >     San Diego
> >
> > --
> > mailto:pmc333@earthlink.net
> >
> >
> 


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