Rob- Call Helga or Karil at Kasimoff/Bluthner, in LA. Their number is in the directory. Great people. DA On Aug 24, 2007, at 2:26 PM, Rob Goodale wrote: > I would like to make an inquiry on the value of a Bluthner grand. > > Built in 1920 > About 7' length > Ebony > Round legs > 4 strings per not in the treble. The 4th string is on an > independent bridge. > Open pin block is covered with a brass plate. > Sectional rim with square tail, (not a continuous rim from a modern- > type press). > couple nominal cracks in the board. Could probably be repaired > rather than replaced. > No visible bridge cracks. > Action is original but in reasonable condition for it's age. > Finish is fair. > > The owner wants to know what it's worth as well as some estimates > on rebuilding it. I have my own ideas of what I'd charge to > perform the rebuilding but I'm not certain what it is worth over > all. Having four treble strings certainly makes it unique and it > would probably be a fine instrument when completely rebuilt. I > imagine the rebuilt retail would be quite hefty. > > Any serious estimates appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Rob Goodale, RPT > Las Vegas, NV > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20070824/a71b6afc/attachment-0001.html
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