1865 Style 2 S&S

[Richard Brekne]

On the other hand, some might think that what it looses in value as a piano, 
it gains in value as an antique.... Then there is the historic instrument 
market, and as far as I can see, that is just going to get bigger and bigger 
as we get closer to Galapagos.

just a thought

RicB

Phil Bondi wrote:

> Terry wrote:
> 
>> Is that to imply that a MAJOR remanufacture job differs significantly 
>> from a minor remanufacture job?
> 
> 
> It needs it all and then some, I think..........
> 
>>  
>> I believe folks are paying upwards of $15K (or more?) for a 
>> train-wrecked S&S D that would need a full remanufacture job. Why 
>> would this piano be so different, apparently based only on the amount 
>> of anticipated work it might need?
> 
> 
> I think it's different because of the age/plate/tension factor. in 1865, 
> tensions weren't what they are today. My thinking is the plate would 
> have to be reinforced to support today's tensions. I also service a 9' 
> Style2, and the plate in that piano was re manufactured because it was 
> cracked.
> 
> All things being equal, I think this is the difference. I may be wrong, 
> and will listen to others more knowlegable if I am.
> 
> Phil Bondi(Fl)
> 
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