[CAUT] Steinway Style II Grand

[Wigent, Donald E]

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Hi Marry, it is always good to hear from you.  I think that you are on
the right track.  I bet that that piano is quite a neet old box.  I
would like to see it. Take care: Don Wigent       =20

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From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Mary Smith
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 5:36 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Steinway Style II Grand

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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.=20

Mary Smith






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From: Stephen Snyder <mailto:shsnyder@sover.net> =20

To: 'College and University Technicians' <mailto:caut@ptg.org> =20

Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 7:08 PM

Subject: [CAUT] Steinway Style II Grand

Dear Friends,

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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.

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Regards,

Steve

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Stephen Snyder

Registered Piano Technician

342 Scotts Lake Road

Salem, NY 12865

518-854-3888

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e-mail: shsnyder@sover.net

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