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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Ralph Onesti U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 9.98 Total Questions 1608	I am a Registered/tested member of the Piano Technicians Guild with 45 years of experience in all phases and levels of the acoustic piano. I will answer any questions regarding acoustic piano only. Electronic keyboards and player/reproducing pianos are outside of my expertise. Anything to do with: Construction, Service, Tuning, Purchasing, Selling, Insurance Appraisal, Rebuilding, Repairs, Legal issues, Maintenance, Environmental issues, Finish issues with acoustic pianos. My full resume can be found at: http://www.onestipiano.com
Todd Lindeblad U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 50	How to find out the year a piano was built. How to locate the serial number on a piano. What is the value of a piano. Is a vintage piano worth restoring. What work is needed to be done to fix a piano. Additional information, diagrams, and restoration tours on pianos can be found at: http://www.lindebladpiano.com/piano_info.htm.
Kathie Nicolet - Chicago Professional Pianist Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Total Questions 396	I am a professional pianist for corporate/social events since 1983. Need some suggestions on getting started playing piano as a professional? How to prepare? PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME QUESTIONS REGARDING THE VALUE OF YOUR PIANO. I AM NOT AN APPRAISER AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHAT YOUR PIANO IS WORTH. SORRY!! - THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Lead Pianist Von Maur St. Charles 2008 Drake Chicago Palm Court Pianist Jan 2006-Mar 2007 Chicago - www.knicoletpiano.com
Samuel Noel U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.94 Timeliness 9.91 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 2024	I am a piano technician formerly with Steinway and Sons and now the staff technician at the City College of New York. I am also self-employed in New York. I apprenticed (Manhattan School of Music)in 1982 and was factory (Steinway) trained in 1983. I have experience tuning, repairing, reconditioning, and appraisals. Please note that appraising an instrument involves a visual inspection. I am not an expert in player mechanisms, refinishing, electronic keyboards, nor midi. I love the work of making an instrument sound concert quality.
Thomas Britanyak U.S. On Vacation returns 11/31/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Total Questions 1757	I am an organ/piano technician who has been actively involved with the design, building, repair, maintenance and installation of organs and pianos for 35 years. I began as a keyboard instrument apprentice and hold degrees in music and electronics. If you need a piano's date of manufacture, please go to http://www.pianoexchange.com/howold.htm or http://www.bluebookofpianos.com/pianoage.html I am happy to answer musical or technical questions, however, I CANNOT offer appraisals on pianos or organs. Please do not ask what an instrument is worth. For this service please contact an experienced local appraiser or try the following links: https://mmm1100.verio-web.com/blueb1/appraisal.html or http://www.57piano.com/questions.htm
Gabriel U.S. On Vacation returns 11/30/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 110	NO PIANO OR ORGAN QUESTIONS!!! I am shocked at how many people miss that point. Please... KEYBOARD PERCUSSION ONLY: Marimba, Vibraphone, Chimes, Bells, etc. Please note that my specialty in this section is in keyboard playing as it pertains to keyboard percussion, such as marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel, etc. - NOT PIANO OR ORGAN. Thank you! Please, NO QUESTIONS REGARDING: serial numbers, appraisals, pricing, value, restorations, or when an instrument or device was made. Thank you! Otherwise, I answer a variety of questions about mallet keyboard percussion instruments. I have multiple music degrees and years of experience in the field. When asking your question: 1. Please be clear in your message. 2. Provide actual question(s). 3. Please keep it short and concise. 4. Save my one-question-per-day for someone else if you can find the answer on your own. And finally, please, again, no questions regarding: serial numbers, appraisals, pricing, value, restorations, or when a particular instrument or device was made. Thank you!!!

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Recent Answers

2009-11-21 re: age and parts:

Hi Ann: The piano was made in 1961. I assume you mean the fallboard. Can you, if at all possible, send me a picture? And, does it look like something is literally missing? Some pianos had

2009-11-20 what is my piano worth?:

Hi Carmie: Mmmmmmmmmmmm...that doesn't sound like the normal place for a serial number, but it is the normal place for the "furniture number". Open the top of the piano. You will see an iron plate

2009-11-20 Kimball Baby Grand:

Hi Doug: The piano was made in 1979. worth is tricky. Integrity of the pin block is key. But...considering that your dealing with lots and lots of off-shore pianos new at 6-7000.00, it really

2009-11-20 piano:

Hi, Thank you for using allexperts. I'm afraid I do not have specific information available about the manufacturing of that piano. I would only advise restoration if there is any sentimental value

2009-11-19 Baldwin 1993 Baby Grand:

Hi, Thank you for using allexperts. In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate the value of your piano to be at around $10,000. If you have any further questions, please feel free