> >> Most of the pianos were Steinways. Was this >> coincidence? I'm going to try something at the Atelier in the fall and see if it works. I'm going to rebuild a Steinert 6'3" piano in an "economy-custom" protocol, refinish it, make it like new and sell it for $18-19,000.00. As I said in the class, the rebuildable shells must have spent their lives in California: usable board, block, bridge, back action, keyframe. I think we can execute a rocking piano and make some money. At first, sales of a piano like this will be based on personal trust for me, because I don't think the market yet recognizes the value of a rebuilt Steinert, or Conover, or Mehlin & Sons. I'm sure the East Coast guys have a different take, but I don't see many rebuilds at all in Cali that aren't Steinway or M&H; Dale has a different experience in Modesto, I believe. Anyway, I hope our rebuilt 6' American pianos with big ol' thick hardwood rims will kick a modern Yamaha's ass, to be elegant about it. Those who have ears and fingers will tell us how we do. BTW, if any of you list guys are EVER in the LA vicinity, there's an open invitation for a meal and some pianos. Just give me a little heads-up.... xoxxoDA
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