<HTML><HEAD> <META charset=US-ASCII http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=US-ASCII"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2745.2800" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff"> <DIV> <DIV>Hey Rob,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>We have rebuilt several of these pianos and I personally like the older Bluthner grands better than the new ones I have played. To be fair, most of the new ones I've played have been att NAMM, so that might not be a fair comparison.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Julius Bluthner designed a piano that is perfect in high classical repertoire. The suspended aliquot certainly makes a difference IMHO. I have heard models with and without it and I prefer a Bluthner with the aliquot. It doesnt do as well in later music, as its tone is not as big as a Mason or a Steinway, but the tone, man. It can make you cry.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>What kind of value do you need? Retail? Insurance? Wholesale?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I am happy to offer a somewhat experienced opinion.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Rich Galassini</DIV> <DIV>Cunningham Piano Co.</DIV> <DIV>(215) 991-0834</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>In a message dated 8/24/2007 5:28:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, rrg@unlv.nevada.edu writes:</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: blue 2px solid"> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I would like to make an inquiry on the value of a Bluthner grand.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Built in 1920</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>About 7' length</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ebony</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Round legs</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>4 strings per not in the treble.  The 4th string is on an independent bridge.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Open pin block is covered with a brass plate.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sectional rim with square tail, (not a continuous rim from a modern-type press).</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>couple nominal cracks in the board.  Could probably be repaired rather than replaced.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>No visible bridge cracks.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Action is original but in reasonable condition for it's age.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Finish is fair.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The owner wants to know what it's worth as well as some estimates on rebuilding it.  I have my own ideas of what I'd charge to perform the rebuilding but I'm not certain what it is worth over all.  Having four treble strings certainly makes it unique and it would probably be a fine instrument when completely rebuilt.  I imagine the rebuilt retail would be quite hefty.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Any serious estimates appreciated.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rob Goodale, RPT</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Las Vegas, NV</FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV> <DIV></DIV><BR><BR><BR><DIV><FONT style="color: black; font: normal 10pt ARIAL, SAN-SERIF;"><HR style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">Get a sneak peek of the all-new <A title="http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000982" href="http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour/?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000982" target="_blank">AOL.com</A>.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>