William Bourne piano

[William R. Monroe]

>Should this client try to tune it and sell it or cart it to the dump?<


Wayne,

Yes.

Seriously, when is the last time you knew of a piano owner who had any
concept of the condition of their piano from a technical perspective?  In
truth, you need to see it, inspect it (including tuning or at least pitch
correcting to see ascertain condition of the pinblock) and then determine
the best course of action for the client.

Regards,
William R. Monroe



> Hello:
> A client called me in regard to a William Bourne piano (Boston) dated
> 1890-91 according to Pierce's piano atlas. The owner says that besides
being
> out of tune, it is generally in good shape and all the parts work. Should
> this clinet try to tune it and sell it or cart it to the dump?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Wayne Williams
> Schroon Lake, NY