Lester grand

[John Gunderson]

I was aquatinted, a few years back, with a musician/tuner from Phila,
PA. His dad was a tuner also.  He told me once that Lester had gotten in
trouble with Steinway because they were producing a grand piano that was
a copy of the Model "O".  I had another friend/tuner that had a 6"
Lester that had a great tone (although it did need rebuilding).  Without
actually measuring the scale, it did look like an "O".  It certainly
gave credence to the story.  Maybe someone out there might have more
information.

John Gunderson, North Jersey Chapter

John M. Formsma wrote:

>  Hi List:I would appreciate any input on the "rebuildability" and
> "resaleability" of a 1953 Lester grand piano.  I think it is around 6
> feet (didn't measure--just tuned it today), and desperately needs a
> new pinblock.  This is the first one that I've seen, and, since I have
> no previous experience with this piano...I thought I'd take advantage
> of the expertise of the list.  :-)What I was thinking about doing was
> rebuilding it to get some experience with rebuilding--then trying to
> sell it.Your thoughts are much appreciated. John Formsma