[pianotech] Yamaha G2

[Paul Milesi]

The Yamaha G2 is 5¹8².  The G series was the lower of the two series offered
at that time (The C or Conservatory pianos were the better line).

Here in DC we have many G and C models that are gray market, not built for
the North American market, and invariably they have extremely low torque on
tuning pins throughout.  I have seen at least one confirmed gray market
upright that had warped case parts.  Those problems might not show up in
Hawaii, since your climate would resemble that of Japan.

Not sure about current market value for a G2 from Œ66, but I was told about
5 years ago here by a dealer/rebuilder that a 1982 G2 would be worth about
$5K to him.  If I remember correctly, that was what he would sell it for
after reconditioning.
-- 
Paul Milesi
Registered Piano Technician (RPT)
Piano Technicians Guild
(202) 667-3136
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E-mail:  paul at pmpiano.com
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From: <wimblees at aol.com>
Reply-To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:55:43 -0500
To: <Pianotech at PTG.org>
Subject: [pianotech] Yamaha G2

What's the size of the G2? Was this the better of Yamaha's grands, or their
lower end models? This one is from '66, satin ebony, in general good
conditions, except that the bass strings area little tubby, and there is
some rust on the string, because it's within 100 yards of the ocean. Any
idea of value?

Wim


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