[pianotech] Wanted: Steinway M or L

[William Monroe]

Thanks Greg,

I'm looking for something probably further gone.  The client is a talented
player.  The intention is to rebuild/redesign the action to the very
highest level of performance and tone.  So a 20 yr old L is probably not
what we're after mainly because the piano is "more valuable" by virtue of
it having a "well-functioning" action which we would then get rid of.
 Basically we're looking to rebuild but hoping to retain the original board
and bridge, recapping it, or resurfacing, notching and pinning it.

I appreciate the idea that Steinway soundboards are mostly (completely)
dead after 5 or 10 or 20 years, but respectfully disagree.  I've got a 1906
"O" here awaiting rebuilding that, while it lacks the projection or sustain
I would want for a stage piano, it is more than viable for a 15' x 20'
living room.  I appreciate the difference a new board can make as well, but
in some cases it's not necessary, in my opinion.

WRM





On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Greg Newell <gnewell at ameritech.net> wrote:

> Bill,****
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>             I have a 20 yr old L that will need some minor case attention
> and a new coat. It’s currently black satin. I have in on consignment for an
> estate. They have a price of $25K on it but I can ask about any offer that
> you might have. It was originally used in a mall where a piano player was
> employed to entertain the patrons.****
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> Greg****
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> *From:* pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] *On
> Behalf Of *William Monroe
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 16, 2012 10:13 AM
> *To:* pianotech at ptg.org
> *Subject:* [pianotech] Wanted: Steinway M or L****
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> Hi Folks,
>
> Looking for a rebuildable Steinway M or L.  The piano will be refinished
> Satin Ebony, so veneer doesn't matter.  I'm looking for something with
> minimal veneer/case damage, and a soundboard that can be kept.  Let me know
> if you have anything, and cost.  If you prefer to contact me directly
> that's fine too:
>
> bill at a440piano.net
>
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> William R. Monroe
> Madison, WI
> www.a440piano.net
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