[pianotech] Monetary evaluation

[David Love]

BTW Denise, when you say "poor wire" what do you mean?

David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Denise Rachel <pp-ff at verizon.net>
To: Tech List <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Sat, Feb 20, 2010 5:09 am
Subject: [pianotech] Monetary evaluation
Hello List,

I am having trouble estimating the monetary value of pianos lately.  For
many 
years I had logical formulas for arriving at a reasonable figure, but those 
methods no longer serve.  The influx of PSO and our regrettable economic 
situation have skewed the field.  I know of far more pianos for sale than
people 
looking for them right now, too.

The piano in question is 1929 S&S model M.  Board and bridges adequate.  
Restrung in 70's with poor wire.  Original block with size 3 pins.  Original

action  --   sluggish to the point of being unplayable.  Case refinished in 
ebony, but done carelessly.

I'd welcome your opinions of this instrument, but even more valuable would
be to 
know your thought process.

Also, I'd like to know exactly what years they impregnated the center pin 
bushings.  Just curious, they're easy enough to spot.

Thanks . . . 

Denise


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