Doing the backwards math for the Milwaukee area, probable sales price minus the cost of rebuild, it would be risky to pay more than about half that. But perhaps Boston and Nashville are more favorable markets? A440A at aol.com wrote: > Patrick asks: >> 91 year old Steinway O rebuilt, probably in the late '50s. Original >> finish featured its mahogany veneer; it was refinished in ebony. >> Restrung w 3/0 pins, hammers & shanks replaced (with the all felt >> knuckles from the period just before teflon hit the scene). Pin >> torque very low, hammers worn out and action way out of regulation. >> Soundboard still in decent shape. The piano had a long life of >> service in local musical circles. >> (but with a comparatively healthy looking board most rebuilders >> would be inclined to skip putting in a new soundboard). >> What is the range of what ye rebuilders would pay for such an >> instrument (to rebuild on spec)? >> > Greetings, > It is a rare Steinway that has a good soundboard after 91 years! > If the plan was to totally restore it with new board , block, finish, > and action, it is worth perhaps $5,000 as a carcass. > Regards, > > > > > > > Ed Foote RPT > http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html > > > > ************** > A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! > (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221621488x1201450096/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID%3D62%26bcd%3DAprilfooterNO62)
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