Yes the pianist is going to play both pianos and help in the decision. David I. Date sent: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 00:23:10 -0600 From: Robert Goodale <rrg@nevada.edu> To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Re: Choice Send reply to: pianotech@ptg.org > I think the important question here is what will the piano going to be used for? Will it be regularly played for > entertainment or are they shopping for furniture? Has a pianist been contracted to play it? I might suggest that you > get pianists involved in this decision. > > Rob Goodale, RPT > Las Vegas, NV > > David ilvedson wrote: > > > List, > > > > I have a Hotel which just informed they are opening a new > > fancy restaurant. They want a ebony, high polish seven foot > > grand. I was sent to look at a Bechstein B, built at the turn of > > the century and restored in the Bechstein factory. It is > > beautiful! Those round turned legs. Here is what was done: > > New Renner action, (The tone is raw like it hasn't been voiced > > or gone over), numerous ivories replaced (well-done but the > > color match isn't so great) new pinblock, restrung, case and > > plate refinished (fabulous, like a new, hey it is new!). Here is > > the kicker though, the soundboard was shimmed and repaired, > > refinished and original bridge. Shimming work was > > immaculate. Now they can get a brand new Mason & Hamlin > > BB for same price that the dealer is asking for the Bechstein. > > My advice was to go for the BB rather than take a chance on > > a 100 year old board. Unfortunately I think the designer is > > going to really love those Bechstein legs. > > > > What do you think? > > > > David Ilvedson, RPT > > Pacifica, CA > > ilvey@jps.net > > David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA ilvey@jps.net
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