[CAUT] Steinway Style II Grand

[Mary Smith]

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Hi,

Just a different thought. This piano probably does have historic value, as 
is. Someone like Edwin Goode might be able to help you determine if it is 
in your client's best interest to have it restored to be historically 
accurate. I think it would be a mistake to "rebuild" a piano like this, 
hoping to make it like a modern piano. If your customer wants a modern 
piano to play, they should invest $$$ in a different instrument, NOT this 
one. This one should be restored/preserved in playing condition in as 
historically accurate a way as possible, or left alone. Check the internet 
for historical instrument mavens, etc.

Mary Smith



>----- Original Message -----
>From: <mailto:shsnyder@sover.net>Stephen Snyder
>To: <mailto:caut@ptg.org>'College and University Technicians'
>Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 7:08 PM
>Subject: [CAUT] Steinway Style II Grand
>
>Dear Friends,
>
>I have a customer with a Steinway Style II grand.  This was in production 
>for a couple of years between 1872 and 1873 before the introduction of the 
>Steinway B.  I hope some of you are familiar with this piano.   This piano 
>appears to be in original condition , but is in need of restoration/ 
>preservation.  I'm looking for feedback on whether it would be best to 
>restore the piano -new soundboard, pinblock,bridge caps action parts.etc. 
>or preserve the  the piano using as many of the original components as 
>possible?  I realize there will be no clear cut answer, but given the 
>historic/antique nature of the instrument your thoughts will be appreciated.
>
>Regards,
>Steve
>
>Stephen Snyder
>Registered Piano Technician
>342 Scotts Lake Road
>Salem, NY 12865
>518-854-3888
>
>e-mail: <mailto:shsnyder@sover.net>shsnyder@sover.net
>
>
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