Hello list. The piano that started the whole "soundboard" thread and spin-offs is about to be completed. I was looking for a couple of opinions on what I should charge for it. It is a 1929 VOGUE. I never heard of it either! The plate says "Howard Moraneous piano co" of Indiana. It was my first rebuild and I was assisted in most steps by an experienced rebuilder. Here is what I did and it's condition: New keytops - plate removed and cleaned up and repainted - soundboard cleaned up and sanded and varnished (after all that soundboard advice, I varnished it. Go figure!) One small split in soundboard, not feasible for shim, glued shut- Bridge cleaned up and few small cracks glued and checked (good) - Complete restringing (old pinblock okay - used longer #4 pins, please hold flames for using old pinblock, I know.) Finish received a good deal of touch up and reconditioning. Finish is good but does show age via small "character veins" (tiny cracks under top coat). Please hold all flames for rebuild procedure. This was my first and I know I didn't do everything some of you would do. Frankly, this is NOT a high quality piano. It has no agraffs and a console style, bass only sostenuto. It wasn't worth refinishing the cabinet. I would have probably screwed up the new pinblock and the old one really was in good shape. The new pins are nice and tight. It is a nice little grand for someone who wants a step up from a console. A good kids or apartment piano. It fell into my lap and I wasn't prepared for it! Thanks in advance, Glenn.
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