<html> <body> Are these pianos in Canada? Andrew At 01:10 PM 10/13/2005, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">I have a client wanting to get rid of  7 ft. + Knabe grand. She says its rosewood from pre-1900. Apperantly a technician looked at it for her. It sounds like its needs work. Any thoughts on what its value might be knowing it might be a big job ahead...Thanks in advance. I am in Canada so am not that familiar with some US brand values. While you are at it..A  5 ft 4" Everett probably 1920's. Appears to have newer hammers and strings. BobDavis88@aol.com wrote: <dl> <dd>In a message dated 10/13/2005 10:09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time, benhenny@hotmail.com writes: <dl> <dd>I think I'll work on the <dd>action first, then tackle the strings, soundboard and pinblock issues. </dl> <dd>That sounds very sensible, in terms of improvement-per-time-invested. In other words, it'll get you the mostest the soonest. <dd>  <dd>I don't know your level of experience, but something else you might consider: if you're near a really experienced rebuilder, hire him/her for a consultation. If you are a talented hobbyist or less-experienced piano technician, this can be especially valuable. In an hour or so, he/she should be able to give you an overall assessment of the condition, as well as the relative importance of the subsystems. It's difficult (and necessarily incomplete) for us to offer advice on things like bridge pins in isolation from the condition of the rest of the piano. An experienced rebuilder can help with a road map, as well as a feeling for the overall quality of the instrument (and therefore what might be fiscally as well as musically appropriate repairs). <dd>  <dd>Good luck, <dd>Bob Davis, RPT <dd>Davis Piano Workshop <dd>Stockton, CA <dd>  <dd>  </dl> Richard the "Piano Guy" </blockquote></body> </html>