Hi Ann, I happen to own a 1900 or so Everett grand that is right around 5 feet or so in length (would have to dig to get to it and measure). Is there any model or other markings on the plate to narrow the possibilities? How many bass notes? Exactly where did you measure the 5'-3/4" (with lid on, etc.)? Maybe we should measure keybed length and width and string height also? One thing I remember about it is that it does not have agraffes in the tenor and bass - but nor does it have a capo-type setup - rather it has a screwed-down bar somewhat analogous to the pressure bar on an upright as the forward speaking length termination. Is yours like that? Give me whatever details you can so that when I dig back there I can get my info with the one effort. I got this piano to rebuild - it is very worn out and not playable - but everything is there. If I remember correctly, it also has a very nice set of ivories on it. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fenton Murray" <fmurray at cruzio.com> To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [pianotech] Action Search > Ann, > I've haven't replaced a missing action, but it shouldn't be too much more > than a complete rebuild with new keys. The key frame can be manufactured > for you, brackets and rails are available, you might talk to Rick Wheeler. > When you're done you'll have a completely re-designed and rebuilt action. > True, it's more than the value of the piano, but if you're already into a > restoration you might be talking 10 to 15% more, it's only someone else's > money. > Fenton > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Anne%20Acker" <a.acker at comcast.net> > To: <pianotech at ptg.org> > Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 6:58 AM > Subject: [pianotech] Action Search > > >> Hi all. >> >> I have a persistent customer who insists I restore her childhood Everett >> baby grand, despite the fact that the storage place LOST the action. I >> have tried to make her realize this is not a cost effective idea, but she >> has more than the wherewithal (indeed, I'm restoring another piano for >> her as well), and wants to do it. >> >> So, I am looking for another Everett 5'3/4" 1902 baby grand with its >> action in restorable condition, unless you miraculously happen to have . >> I have complete dimensions, if you think you might be able to help out, >> please send me a private email. East coast preferred, so I can pick it >> up on one of my regular runs. >> >> Having a complete new action built would be more expensive by far, than >> just buying another whole unrestored piano, so while she does have the >> wherewithal, she isn't wanting to go that far with the cost if >> unnecessary. >> >> sigh. Clients. What we do to make a living. >> >> Anne >> >> >> >> Anne Acker >> Historic Keyboard Specialist >> Anne Acker Early Keyboards >> http://www.anneackerkeyboards.com >> http://www.pianogrands.com >> >> mobile 912-704-3048 >> >> >> > > >
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