Hazelton Bros. Grand

[Brian Trout]

Hi Clark,

I think a 5'9" piano is a very nice size.  Small enough to fit nicely in 
your home.  Large enough to have some nice potential for some quality sound. 
  Granted, it's no Mason & Hamlin, but I think it may have potential.

Since it apparently needs a full rebuild anyway, it's the perfect time for 
the right hands to make something truly special out of it, action, belly and 
cabinet.  Trying to just reproduce what was there may give rather mediocre 
results.  But some serious redesign considerations and scale work might 
yield a pretty incredible sound.  I'm sure there are some who would 
disagree, and that's ok.

...But if you decide to go the "dumpster" route, I'd be interested in taking 
it off your hands if transportation could be arranged.  I hate to see those 
mid-sized grands go to the dump.

Just my opinion.

Brian T.







>From: "Clark Sprague" <clark@evola.com>
>Reply-To: Pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Subject: Hazelton Bros. Grand
>Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 11:19:15 -0500
>
>List,
>     We just got in d "dumpster" piano, a Hazelton Bros. Grand, circa 1918, 
>#67733.  I am interested in whether anybody has any rebuilding experiences 
>with these.  Dumpster, or complete rebuild?  Is it worth any investment in 
>time or cash?  It's 5'9", spray painted white, etc.  Would need completely 
>rebuilt.  Opinions?
>Clark A. Sprague, RPT


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