Put an ad in the paper for an old piano, cheap or free and see what turns up. You might get a free Mason, like I did. But a LOT of brands were wonderfully built in the 1885-1915 period. Just beware of mouse infestations, which may make the piano permanently stinky, regardless of how carefully you restore it! Thump [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] > Stephen Airy wrote: > > > > So... I was wondering where I could get some > information on pianos to > > look for? Basically, I would like to spend no > more than $500 to $750, > > Don't sell your self short! You should expect more > for your your money. > Add to your list a full Dampchaser system. After all > a piano of this > quality deserves to be cared for. A free delivery > and one tuning at the > very least. > > John Hartman RPT > > John Hartman Pianos [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] > Rebuilding Steinway and Mason & Hamlin > Grand Pianos Since 1979 > > Piano Technicians Journal > Journal Illustrator/Contributing Editor [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] > > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com
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