<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=3 FAMILY="SERIF" FACE="Times New Roman Greek" LANG="0">In a message dated 3/30/2002 8:15:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes:<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">Subj:<B>Re: Vintage case parts </B><BR>
Date:3/30/2002 8:15:48 PM Pacific Standard Time<BR>
From:<A HREF="mailto:mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com">mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com</A><BR>
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Sounds great! Do you know what material they are using?<BR>
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Terry Farrell<BR>
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. Yes the details are listed in the ad in the journal.</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0"></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>
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</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SERIF" FACE="Times New Roman Greek" LANG="0"> Dale Erwin</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffffff" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0"><BR>
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> List and Rebuilders.<BR>
> I was pleased and relieved to discover that my friends and colleagues <BR>
> David & Judy Hughes of Maryland has started a new company that specializes in <BR>
> the reproduction of grand piano Lids as well as some music desk parts. You'll <BR>
> find his new add on page 15 in the most recent journal. Dave continues the <BR>
> rebuilding shop as well.<BR>
> Many of us in the piano rebuilding trade face ever increasing parts costs <BR>
> which puts some projects over the financial feasibility barrier with some <BR>
> clients on some pianos, so I, m always pleased to find out someone is <BR>
> building a better mouse trap for less money and seems to be happy to have <BR>
> your business. I think this is just the case here.<BR>
> Any of you who have ever had to replace an original Steinway lid for <BR>
> example are at the mercy of the Mother ship for resupply (Stwy Factory) Their <BR>
> rather expensive pricing has gone through the roof in the last 2 years on <BR>
> some models. I have waited for as much as 3 &1/2 and 5 months for the last <BR>
> Stwy A-2 and model D lids I ordered. Also because the A model is no longer in <BR>
> production the price of a mahogany raw (no finish) is right at $2393.00 Plus <BR>
> crating and shipping. In excess of $2600. Oouucchh.. The ebony versions of a <BR>
> D or A lid unfinished are $1787.00. I'm guessing model O lids are pricey too <BR>
> as it's out of production also.<BR>
> The sample price in Davis (VINTAGE CASE PARTS) add reads that a sample <BR>
> pricing for an ebony<BR>
> A-2 lid is Ebony $1256.00<BR>
> Mahogany $1446.00<BR>
> Walnut $1524.00<BR>
> Crating fee $100.00<BR>
> As you can see these are substantial savings in cost and wait time compared <BR>
> to the other options. I for one endorse such a new venture.<BR>
> Sign me up David, I'll take two, The price is right !!!!!!!!!!!<BR>
> >>>>>>>>>Dale Erwin</BLOCKQUOTE><BR>
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