This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Terry The original post did cover the belly work, but not in detail to save = some time. It was done about 15 years ago under the guidance of a = reputable tech in the area. So, it passes muster although the cosmetics = are a little lacking. Budget constraints may have been a factor then as = they are now. Paul Chick ( I sent the original post on this) -- Original Message -----=20 From: Farrell=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 6:05 AM Subject: Re: 1905 Steinway D The original post did not address belly work, so either did I. Your = $20 - $30 thousand is right-on, just depends on how much they try and = salvage. Your $60 grand price on a complete rebuild (new board, action, = etc. - all, of course, done properly) is right there also. My info is = figure about 2/3 new price. And is it worth it? THE ONLY WAY TO GO! The = only way to get a new Steinway that isn't goofed up! (Unless of course, = you are real lucky.) ;-) Terry Farrell Piano Tuning & Service Tampa, Florida mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Erwinpiano=20 To: pianotech@ptg.org=20 Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 12:13 AM Subject: Re: 1905 Steinway D Terry = The rebuilding thing is my bread butter and gravy = and I do try to keep up on these things.I thought your assesment of the = the situation was right on many cases i.e the salvage value and starting = over from scratch Big DITTOS.A world class instrument deserves a first = class REDOO!Considering 88 grand being the cost of a new one It is my = opinion that a Stwy D s value after such a job could easily fetch 60 = thousand or more assuming that its drop dead gorgeous tonally and = musically.So it really doesnt matter to an extent what the cost is = except someone has to pay the bill . The other Major factor in all of = this is the market your dealing in .Something is worth what the local = market will bear but considering web page sales I believe you could = reach out and find clients.A complete rest. as described above I mean = complete with belly work ,back action, new action (Not a stanwood redo = but excellent thorough job plus a first rate finish will price out = between 2o and 30 thousnd depending who and where you have the work = done.Factor in your salvage cost and, well you do the math. It is still = worth the trouble.An awesome piano for HALF the price of new = .Hummmm.Makes sense to me.Even if you tack on new key sticks and other = action designing etc. it still feasable dont you think.Crunch your other = senarios through this filter and tell me if I,m in the ballpark or = perhaps this has been shock therapy to some . Dale Erwin =20 ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/bb/1c/3d/87/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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