Vintage case parts

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In a message dated 3/30/2002 8:15:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes:


> Subj:Re: Vintage case parts 
> Date:3/30/2002 8:15:48 PM Pacific Standard Time
> From:<A HREF="mailto:mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com">mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com</A>
> Reply-to:<A HREF="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>
> To:<A HREF="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>
> Sent from the Internet 
> 
> 
> 
> Sounds great! Do you know what material they are using?
> 
> Terry Farrell
>   
> .             Yes the details are listed in the ad in the journal.

                   Dale Erwin

> .
> > 
> >            List and Rebuilders.
> >      I was pleased and relieved to discover that my friends and 
> colleagues 
> > David & Judy Hughes of Maryland has started a new company that 
> specializes in 
> > the reproduction of grand piano Lids as well as some music desk parts. 
> You'll 
> > find his new add on page 15 in the most recent journal. Dave continues 
> the 
> > rebuilding shop as well.
> >     Many of us in the piano rebuilding trade face ever increasing parts 
> costs 
> > which puts some projects over the financial feasibility barrier with some 
> 
> > clients on some pianos, so I, m always pleased to find out someone is 
> > building a better mouse trap for less money and seems to be happy to have 
> 
> > your business. I think this is just the case here.
> >      Any of you who have ever had to replace an original Steinway lid for 
> 
> > example are at the mercy of the Mother ship for resupply (Stwy Factory) 
> Their 
> > rather expensive pricing has gone through the roof in the last 2 years on 
> 
> > some models.  I have waited for as much as 3 &1/2 and 5 months for the 
> last 
> > Stwy A-2 and model D lids I ordered. Also because the A model is no 
> longer in 
> > production the price of a mahogany raw (no finish) is right at $2393.00 
> Plus 
> > crating and shipping.  In excess of $2600. Oouucchh.. The ebony versions 
> of a 
> > D or A lid unfinished are $1787.00. I'm guessing model  O lids are pricey 
> too 
> > as it's out of production also.
> >    The sample price in Davis (VINTAGE CASE PARTS) add reads that a sample 
> 
> > pricing for an ebony
> >    A-2 lid is Ebony    $1256.00
> >              Mahogany $1446.00
> >              Walnut       $1524.00
> >             Crating fee $100.00
> >   As you can see these are substantial savings in cost and wait time 
> compared 
> > to the other options. I for one endorse such a new venture.
> >        Sign me up David, I'll take two, The price is right !!!!!!!!!!!
> > >>>>>>>>>Dale Erwin


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