[pianotech] Monetary evaluation

[Denise Rachel]

Hi  -  Lots of wire noise --  in bass especially --  just not a clean sound.  Hard even to determine the pitch of the very lowest notes.  False beats all over.  Don't think these beats are coming from loose bridge pins or anything, either.

I am not wanting to buy this piano.  The customer wants to sell it if they can get a decent amount of $.  They gave me no clue what they are hoping for.

It's been helpful reading these posts.  The range of suggested values has indeed been wide.  And the reasoning behind the suggestions echoes my own thinking.   

I always work for the buyer.  In cases such as this, though, I recommend that they start advertising very high   -  who knows what could happen.  I also warn them that if anyone calls me about the piano that I will advise the buyer conservatively.

Thanks again  ---   and I especially liked the silly "baby" joke.  

Denise


On Feb 20, 2010, at 2:46 PM, David Love wrote:

> 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
> 
> 
> = 
>