Thanks Greg,<div><br></div><div>I'm looking for something probably further gone. The client is a talented player. The intention is to rebuild/redesign the action to the very highest level of performance and tone. So a 20 yr old L is probably not what we're after mainly because the piano is "more valuable" by virtue of it having a "well-functioning" action which we would then get rid of. Basically we're looking to rebuild but hoping to retain the original board and bridge, recapping it, or resurfacing, notching and pinning it.</div>
<div><br></div><div>I appreciate the idea that Steinway soundboards are mostly (completely) dead after 5 or 10 or 20 years, but respectfully disagree. I've got a 1906 "O" here awaiting rebuilding that, while it lacks the projection or sustain I would want for a stage piano, it is more than viable for a 15' x 20' living room. I appreciate the difference a new board can make as well, but in some cases it's not necessary, in my opinion.</div>
<div><br></div><div>WRM</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Greg Newell <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net" target="_blank">gnewell@ameritech.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style>Bill,<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<span style> I have a 20 yr old L that will need some minor case attention and a new coat. It’s currently black satin. I have in on consignment for an estate. They have a price of $25K on it but I can ask about any offer that you might have. It was originally used in a mall where a piano player was employed to entertain the patrons.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style>Greg<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="139307b84016cacf__MailEndCompose"><span style><u></u> <u></u></span></a></p>
<div style="border:none;border-top:solid #b5c4df 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> <a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org" target="_blank">pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org" target="_blank">pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>William Monroe<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:13 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org" target="_blank">pianotech@ptg.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [pianotech] Wanted: Steinway M or L<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div>
<div class="h5"><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Hi Folks,<br><br>Looking for a rebuildable Steinway M or L. The piano will be refinished Satin Ebony, so veneer doesn't matter. I'm looking for something with minimal veneer/case damage, and a soundboard that can be kept. Let me know if you have anything, and cost. If you prefer to contact me directly that's fine too:<br>
<br><a href="mailto:bill@a440piano.net" target="_blank">bill@a440piano.net</a><br><br>-------------------------------------------<br>William R. Monroe<br>Madison, WI<br><a href="http://www.a440piano.net" target="_blank">www.a440piano.net</a><br>
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