Marshall et. al.: In theory, I agree with John - most of these old uprights are long overdue for retirement. However, there are older uprights that still have life in them, and can be brought back to decent playing condition with regulation, tuning, and some felt replacement. Many people in a rural area such as mine cannot afford or want to dump their piano and spring for a new one, and when possible I will give them the option of the work that can make the piano useable. There are many times that a total rebuild is the only remedy, and as you say, most people are not interested in a full restoration - although it does happen occasionally. Patrick C. Poulson Registered Piano Technician Piano Technicians Guild
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