How to sell antique Weber 9'

Bob Simmons bsimmons@wiley.csusb.edu
Thu, 22 Feb 1996 21:47:59 -0800 (PST)


> One of my earliest "rebuilds" (but I didn't charge much either!) was a 100
> yr. old Weber 9', with rocker capstans. The customer died and his son
> wants to sell the piano, and I'd love to be helpful. This was before I
> understood the touchweight problems with installing new hammers, so along
> with the disadvantage of rockers, it has a "firm" touch (what do you all
> do about those pianos you "learned" on?) I can't figure out how to advise
> him in finding a buyer. It's too big for most homes, and the action makes
> it inadequate for a concert stage. It's really a nice piano, but . . .
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Bob Simmons, RPT
> CSU San Bernardino




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