mason & hamlin est.

[Wimblees@aol.com]

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In a message dated 1/25/03 11:09:03 PM !!!First Boot!!!, A440A@aol.com 
writes:

> << mason &Hamlin grand, circa 1907  .  It's about 6' and has new bass 
> strings and  pins, however the plain wire have the dreaded "gold" paint 
> left 
> behind from a do-it-yourself painted plate. Case could use a refinishing 
> and 
> the soundboard needs some shimming. Action is in decent shape having had 
> some extensive (professional) repairs done in the past ten years.  >>
> 
> That soundboard is more than likely dead.  90 year old boards that still 
> perform well are rare.   Figure on $7,500 for the belly work.  If the 
> action 
> is in good shape, then the refinishing,(maybe $5,000) would put the 
> investment required for a quality piano at $13,000 (remember cartage).  
>   The piano should bring around $25,000-$30,000, so I would guess about 
> $4,500 would be the most a tech would want to spend to buy the hulk.   All 
> figures are general.   
> 
> Ed Foote RPT 
> 

Ed, Terry

Terry, measure the thing. There is no 6' M&H. It's either 5'8" (A), or 6'4" 
(BB). 

If it's an A, it won't bring any where near $25,000, especially with an 
original action. More like $15,000, and that is if the action had been 
rebuilt. That makes the whole sale value, as is, a lot less. More like $1500 
- $2000. 

Now, if this was a BB, the figures Ed quoted would be more in line. 

Wim 

T

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