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Ralph OnestiU.S.
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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 LindebladU.S.
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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 PianistAvailable
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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 NoelU.S.
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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 BritanyakU.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/31/2009 |
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 | |
GabrielU.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/30/2009 |
*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!!! |
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
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
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
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
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
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