Steinway square

[John Ross]

Hi David,
WHY, would you even consider, rebuilding a square grand?
As a musical instrument, they left much to be desired.
I place them in the same category, as bird cage, and I am
sure you have read the comments on them.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Renaud" <studiorenaud@qc.aibn.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 4:43 PM
Subject: Steinway square


> I know where there will be a Steinway square grand
> going up for auction in a few weeks. Estate sale.
> I've followed the value question with some interest, and
> find US evaluations higher then I can realistically expect here.
> Is someone willing to hazard a minimum value on square
> Stienway assuming it needs a full major rebuild.
>
>                                             Thank You
>                                             Dave Renaud
>
> Robert A. Anderson wrote:
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> > I have a new customer with a Duo-Art. I would like to get the action out
> > for some basic servicing. I am daunted by all the player stuff in the
> > way. I see that I'll have to remove all the tubes individually from the
> > top. On the bottom I can unscrew the wooden plates with the tube
> > connections once I get some other obstacles out of the way.
> >
> > Could anyone give me a rundown on the proper way to get the action out?
> > I'd appreciate knowing about any pitfalls waiting for me.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bob Anderson
> > Tucson, AZ
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