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John
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Location: Lancaster
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 Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2003 7:10 am Post subject: Piano restoration for Bechstein in Lancashire |
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I have a old Bechstein upright. It is (I think)a model 9 circa 1920. It is generally in good shape but I think probably needs restoration - it has been in my possession for nearly 30 years (played on/off, not abused eg not sat in front of a radiator!)... but I've never been in the position to consider the expenditure before!
I'd appreciate
1. any comments on whether this is worth doing (hard without seeing the instrument, I know).
2. Also, contact details for people who do this who are not too far from this remote corner of england!
3. a specific question - it is french polished - new pianos seem to come with a high sheen laquer coat. Is it likely that a restorer would be able to restore the original finish rather than coating it in plastic?!
4. very roughly what sort of sum could this require?
Thanks
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Barrie Heaton
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Joined: 30 May 2003
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| Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2003 11:20 am Post subject: Re: Piano restoration for Bechstein in Lancashire |
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| John wrote: |
I'd appreciate
1. any comments on whether this is worth doing (hard without seeing the instrument, I know).
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Yes if the soundboard is in good condition and to date I have not seen one that has had a bad soundboard and I don't mean a few splits as all soundboards have them at that age in the North of England the replacement value for a new piano is 9,000 +
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2. Also, contact details for people who do this who are not too far from this remote corner of england!
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I don't know of any in your area the nearest would be Morris Peak in Preston then me in Darwen S$S in Bolton there is a good tuner in Lancaster but I
don't know if he reconditions
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3. a specific question - it is french polished - new pianos seem to come with a high sheen laquer coat. Is it likely that a restorer would be able to restore the original finish rather than coating it in plastic?!
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All depends on the polisher they use, Morris uses a guy in Preston he manly sprays them then pules over with a rubber the Guy I use is cabinet maker
polisher who have been polishers for 4 generations and tend to prefer the old way but that is more expensive but they do spray as well
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4. very roughly what sort of sum could this require?
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All depends on the condition of the case that could set you back up to 600.00 as to the insides that depends on what can be kept and re conditioned and
what has to be replaced with polishing you could be looking at 3K tops 5K if you go to S&S then you have removal costs but with out seeing the piano it is hard
Barrie,
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