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<p>Farrell wrote:
<blockquote TYPE=CITE><font face="Arial">"I told them usually, only Steinways
have soundboard replaced and it would not be worth it." IMHO, this
applies only to folks that rebuild pianos for resale (but keep in mind
that a host of other manufacturers fall into this category also - M&H,
Bosendorfer, Bechstein, etc.)</font> <font face="Arial">Terry Farrell</font></blockquote>
<p><br>Grin.. yes... well... there is that reality that the rebuilder faces...
namely you have to be able to make enough money to make it worth your while...
not to mention being able to survive. Even many of the << worth while
>> instruments end up getting subjected to some of the consequences of
that fact.
<p>Its really too bad the market isnt just a bit more critical, willing
and able to judge a good rebuild (and pay for it) over a new piano. Here
in Northern Europe / Scandinavia... rebuilders are far and few between
because you just cant sell a used piano for half of what its worth. An
antique store can sell a wreck with a pretty case for 10 times its value,
but a good rebuilder is nearly chanceless. Some do manage for sure.
<p>Cheers
<br>RicB
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<br>Richard Brekne
<br>RPT, N.P.T.F.
<br>UiB, Bergen, Norway
<br><A HREF="mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no">mailto:rbrekne@broadpark.no</A>
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