Newton Hunt's workmanship

David Love davidlovepianos@earthlink.net
Thu, 2 May 2002 21:13:59 -0700


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Newton's reputation is impeccable, but his price is too low.

David Love
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  From: Leslie B. Klein=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: May 02, 2002 8:16 PM
  Subject: Newton Hunt's workmanship


  I am considering hiring Newton Hunt to service my Mason & Hamlin Model =
A.The piano is 67 years old and has the original action. I want him to =
make the piano the best it can be and improve its durability.  He =
proposes to do the following:

  New Hammers and shanks $ 800 Abel hammers and shanks
  New wippens (optional) $1000
  Key bushings $ 300 Quietness and straight movement
  New felts under the keys $ 200 Cushioning and quietness
  Regulation $ 750
  Balance weighing $ 250 Evening touch weight
  New damper felts (optional) $ 200 Quiet operation

  Newton is a RPT in NJ. Can anybody comment on his workmanship?

  Thanks,
  Leslie Klein

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