On the other hand, some might think that what it looses in value as a piano, it gains in value as an antique.... Then there is the historic instrument market, and as far as I can see, that is just going to get bigger and bigger as we get closer to Galapagos. just a thought RicB Phil Bondi wrote: > Terry wrote: > >> Is that to imply that a MAJOR remanufacture job differs significantly >> from a minor remanufacture job? > > > It needs it all and then some, I think.......... > >> >> I believe folks are paying upwards of $15K (or more?) for a >> train-wrecked S&S D that would need a full remanufacture job. Why >> would this piano be so different, apparently based only on the amount >> of anticipated work it might need? > > > I think it's different because of the age/plate/tension factor. in 1865, > tensions weren't what they are today. My thinking is the plate would > have to be reinforced to support today's tensions. I also service a 9' > Style2, and the plate in that piano was re manufactured because it was > cracked. > > All things being equal, I think this is the difference. I may be wrong, > and will listen to others more knowlegable if I am. > > Phil Bondi(Fl) > >
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