It should be a model XM. In my opinion the keys being overly extended take away from the correct feel of a normal grand. Almost always the sostenuto mechanism was pitched with the ex player mechanism. Generally less worth than the regular M Jim James Grebe Piano Tuner-Technician Wood Artisan Established 1962 Creator of Wooden Artifacts such as: Handsome Hardwood Caster Cups Handsome Hardwood Piano Benches 314 845-8282 1526 Raspberry Lane Arnold, MO 63010 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:47 PM Subject: Steinway M Player > Inspected a Steinway grand today for upgrading/fixing/whatevering. Original condition, worn out, 1920, former player. The piano measures about 6' 1" overall - with about six inches of dead area just forward of the plate - which would yield a piano about 5' 7" in length. So I imagine this is a model "M" player? > > I think salvage value on an old "M" is in the $5K to $7K range. Is that about right? How does the ex-player configuration affect value? I presume its value would be somewhat less than a regular "M"? > > I just don't have any experience with these former players. How might the player configuration affect action performance (man that thing has some looooooong keys!)? > > FWIW - lady that sold it to the new owner (a church) told them it was worth $60K! > > I think perhaps not. > > Thanks. > > Terry Farrell > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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