Australian Piano Owner

[Paul Chick]

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

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.

Paul C

 

Thanks, Wim.  I already gave them a guestimate of $6-7000, plus or minus 20% That does not include the case.

Paul C

 

 

 

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