Hey Rob, We have rebuilt several of these pianos and I personally like the older Bluthner grands better than the new ones I have played. To be fair, most of the new ones I've played have been att NAMM, so that might not be a fair comparison. Julius Bluthner designed a piano that is perfect in high classical repertoire. The suspended aliquot certainly makes a difference IMHO. I have heard models with and without it and I prefer a Bluthner with the aliquot. It doesnt do as well in later music, as its tone is not as big as a Mason or a Steinway, but the tone, man. It can make you cry. What kind of value do you need? Retail? Insurance? Wholesale? I am happy to offer a somewhat experienced opinion. Rich Galassini Cunningham Piano Co. (215) 991-0834 In a message dated 8/24/2007 5:28:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, rrg at unlv.nevada.edu writes: I would like to make an inquiry on the value of a Bluthner grand. Built in 1920 About 7' length Ebony Round legs 4 strings per not in the treble. The 4th string is on an independent bridge. Open pin block is covered with a brass plate. Sectional rim with square tail, (not a continuous rim from a modern-type press). couple nominal cracks in the board. Could probably be repaired rather than replaced. No visible bridge cracks. Action is original but in reasonable condition for it's age. Finish is fair. The owner wants to know what it's worth as well as some estimates on rebuilding it. I have my own ideas of what I'd charge to perform the rebuilding but I'm not certain what it is worth over all. Having four treble strings certainly makes it unique and it would probably be a fine instrument when completely rebuilt. I imagine the rebuilt retail would be quite hefty. Any serious estimates appreciated. Thanks, Rob Goodale, RPT Las Vegas, NV ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20070824/9bf25d9c/attachment.html
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