Our own pianos

[John M. Formsma]

Old Howard console that gets played only occasionally. I bought it cheap
from a customer b/c it had a broken bass bridge. Replaced the bridge for
experience, and here it sits. The case used to look nice until my young boys
found out that it's the ideal surface for all their toys. It's in need of
major work, but you know how that goes....  

I also own a 6 footish Lester grand that I will eventually rebuild/redesign
for the learning experience. But I have to first find a steady supply of
'round to-its as I keep misplacing mine. 

John Formsma

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Phil Bondi
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 6:22 AM
To: Newtonville
Subject: Our own pianos

Hi all.

I am curious more than anything: what do you have for a piano in your 
own home?

Me? Charles Walter Console. I bought it when I was apartment dwelling, 
and move it into my Coach Home. Now that I have room for a Grand, I have 
a 1863 Style2 that will be getting the full treatment..a real labor of 
love for the foreseeable future.

I also admit that I rarely play the piano in my own home, so owning an 
antique that will be fully restored is a bit much..but I'm curious.

-Phil Bondi(Fl)