[pianotech] Wing & Sons Upright

[Dean May]

I found an old Mason & Hamlin upright for my new daughter in law. It is
built like a tank, ultra heavy. Original alligatored finish, so appearance
is not good. But nice original ivories. The tone is amazing, better than
most pso grands. It has very long backscale length. And the action is
wonderful, also better than most pso grands. It is a true pleasure to play.
 
She loves it! And I got it for free, so I guess that means it has no
monetary value, even though it is twice the piano of 90% of the pianos I
tune. 
 
Dean

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Terry Farrell
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 5:07 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Wing & Sons Upright


Is there ANY old upright that has any monetary value (I presume you are
referring to monetary value)? I mean, assuming that someone like Rudolf
Serkin or John Lennon didn't learn how to play on it....... 

Terry Farrell

On Dec 16, 2010, at 11:10 PM, tnrwim at aol.com wrote:



A customer approached me in the parking lot of a school this afternoon and
asked me if a 1898 Wing & Sons upright with 5 pedals, has any value. 
 
I remember reading a few posts about the 5 pedaled Wings, but I can't
remember if that brand of piano has any value. The lady did tell me the case
is beautiful, but several key tops are missing and some of the keys don't
play. 
 
Wim
 


 


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