Baldwin finish

[Farrell]

The best thing to do is strip it down and see what you have. I don't know
about Baldwins specifically, but I have seen a number of ebony cases that
had outer veneers that were quite mismatched - and I guess it is logical
that they would not be concerned about matching veneers if the piano is
going to be painted black. Sometimes they would also stain the wood black -
so going natural might be difficult, unless of course one like "natural"
black!

But if the current finish is trashed, make sure the owner will accept black
if that ends up being the only reasonable option, and strip it down and see
what youz gots.

The veneers might be damaged enough that a natural finish won't look very
good anyway and the owner will have to settle for black - unless of course,
they would consider new veneers.....

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dean May" <deanmay@pianorebuilders.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 8:28 PM
Subject: Baldwin finish


> Greetings,
>
> I am looking at refinishing a 6 foot Baldwin, about 50 years old. It has a
> satin ebony finish that has bad water damage on the lid and side. I'm not
> sure if the finish is original or not. It is apparent that it is mahogany
in
> the areas of the water damage.
>
> Can anyone tell me if the odds are good for it to be all mahogany? I have
a
> customer who wants it but in a natural wood finish. Will I get myself into
> trouble to convert it to a natural wood finish?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Dean
> Dean May             cell 812.239.3359
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>
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