Australian Piano Owner

[Willem Blees]

A piano is a piano, regardless of the brand. If you're able to restring any upright piano, then you are "familiar" and have the experience to do the work. The same with the action. Repair it the best you can, using whatever parts you have to make it work. 

Give them a high ball park figure, one that you can live with, not one that you think they are willing to spend. (Unless you really need the work).  I would start out at $5000 and go from there. 


Wim

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Chick <tune4u at fmwildblue.com>
To: Pianotech at Ptg.Org <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 4:03 am
Subject: Australian Piano Owner





List members: 

Subject piano: Gors Hallman or Gors Hallerman ( a little hard to hear the client), Serial No. 39225; birdcage action,  burled walnut veneer, original condition.

Sole Agents Carnegie & Sons Melbourne

This piano is a  “heirloom,” moved to the USA  by the family about a decade ago.  The owners would like to know about its manufacturer-where and when it was built, etc.-and want some idea about the cost of restoration for casual use.  The finish shows wear but no water marks or extensive veneer damage-some splintered edges. 

It was purchased by her grandparents in the early 1900’s.

I’ve seen the piano when I was there tuning their Kawai grand.  Does anyone know anything about this instrument?  Your replies will be much appreciated.  I know it’s impossible to give any accurate estimate wit out seeing the piano.  They are hoping to find someone familiar with this brand, and if “fixing it up” to keep it in playing and cosmetically good condition.

Thanks to all.

 

Paul C


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