<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" = xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" = xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns:st1="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" = xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; = charset=US-ASCII"> <meta name=ProgId content=Word.Document> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <link rel=File-List href="cid:filelist.xml@01C55A4D.7FBAFE30"> <o:SmartTagType = namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PersonName"/>  <style>  </style>  </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=blue style='tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=Section1> Sorry Guy, I didn’t take you = for the SAMA Guy.  I guess I = haven’t checked out who’s who carefully enough.  Got it = now.  My point (for Grebe as well) = was that I want some outside references.   <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <div> David Love <st1:PersonName>davidlovepianos@comcast.net</f= ont></st1:PersonName> = <o:p></o:p> </div> -----Original = Message----- From: = pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Nichols Sent: Monday, May 16, = 2005 6:11 PM To: Pianotech Subject: RE: SAMA = refinishing <o:p> </o:p> At 05:21 PM 5/16/2005 -0700, you wrote: <![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Won't be in KC, unfortunately, and I'm sure = they would only bring their best example.  Does your comment carry some greater meaning? David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net <o:p></o:p> Me? Greater meaning? Whew, David.... don't over-estimate me! <G> = My comment was because I couldn't really say anything else "objectively", now, could I? At least, not on this list. My face is already = sore from an earlier laughing/smiling session involving spilled ice water, but I'm = smiling a lot now. <G> Really! And well, we are going to bring a couple of nice examples, but I = wouldn't say they're the best. The S&S Louis B had been in a University bandroom = for many years, It's been carved-on, walked-on, de-embossed, and otherwise = treated rather rudely. We did a nice job, and replaced the missing carvings, and evened-out the color, for sure. But.... the job was a donation, and we = couldn't afford to reveneer the whole thing! We've got some great = "before" pictures. Then... we delivered it at the beginning of this semester..... so.... = it's been in use for a while. It won't be what you might call a stellar example of high-end restoration. But it's real. The little ebony Baldwin R we're bringing is a good example of a basic = ebony satin. It is also from the University, and has been in use for a while, = too. Unfortunately, even with a cover, they marred it up pretty well. We'll = rub it out and ship it. I had chalked on the cover "NOT A TABLE" and "PLEASE". After just one week, students had chalked the word "DANCE" after both "not a table"s, and also chalked = some nice footprints across my cover. How sweet, eh? Gotta love 'em. = <G> If you want a so-called un-varnished honest opinion about our finish = (get it?), I'm willing. When I was working with my dad, we got absolutely crazy = about the wood prep. No fillers, nothing but analine dye, hand-applied finishes up = to fifteen coats, etc. I mean, crazy. The SAMA plant does a real nice = commercial finish. I've seen better for four times the price, and I've seen worse = for twice the price. Everything is well stripped and well prepped, and there = are many coats of quality sealer and surface materials. Ebony satin from the = plant are very nicely cut, and if the shipper doesn't beat it up too badly, is = easy to rub out. Nice build-up on the edges, overall, and very good carving repair/duplication. On the "still needs improvement" side, = coloring of mis-matched woods is a challenge, and some of the touch-up is more = visible than I like. Also, we really have to watch our drying time when the = weather is changing quickly. I swear some shippers could put pad marks on a slab of = steel! The plate finish can't be beat. (most of the time) Honestly. If you, David, or anyone, for that matter, can't make it to KC, then = call the marketing office for references or to find a dealer (or tech) near you = that has one of our finished pianos. All the contact info is in the insert of the = Journal, or in the classified ad. = One of the best features of the work from SAMA is the warranty. That was one of = the first changes I made when I took over the brokerage last year. Every one = in the plant was instructed that they had the power and the responsibility to = pull a piano out of the line if necessary. Period. So.... I sure hope this has been helpful and informative. I haven't a = clue as to what else to do. (hey! that rhymes!)  But.... I'm having a lot = more fun than I deserve! Later, Guy Nichols, RPT Ft. Stinkin' Desert, NM <![if !supportLineBreakNewLine]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [<a = href="mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org" eudora=autourl>mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org</a>] On Behalf Of Nichols Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 4:41 PM To: Pianotech Subject: Re: SAMA refinishing At 10:56 AM 5/16/2005 -0700, you wrote: >Can anyone comment on SAMA refinishing jobs.  On or off list is = fine. > >David Love >davidlovepianos@comcast.net They're.... uh.... lacquer? <G> Guy P.S. ........... and they're viewable in Kansas City next month. _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: <a = href="https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives" eudora=autourl>https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives</a> _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: <a = href="https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives" eudora=autourl>https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives</a><o:p></= o:p> </div> </body> </html>