Quick Links: Advertise On Piano World Free Piano Newsletter Online Piano Recitals Piano Recitals Index.It needs some repair and we are wondering if its worth the effort.I understand that these markings were put on pianos as late as 1914.I can try to post a photo of the piano if that would help narrow things down.
Vose And Sons Piano Free Piano NewsletterThanks. Whether the piano can be repaired enough to be suitable for your purposes at a reasonable cost will depend on the condition of the piano. But bad signs are missing keytops, hammers missing, strings broken, insect damage, things like that. Its helpful when you know what you are looking for:p 64690 The repairs I mentioned are about 4-5 broken hammers, the middle peddle is loose (although it works pressed from the inside) and a caster broke. The finish is chipped in several places but still looks good overall. I took photos but dont have my cable with me, Ill post them later. The Piano Book lists Vose as pianos that were very highly thought of in their time and worthy of consideration as a used piano. The bridle straps look new and there are several hammer shanks that are a different color from the originals. I live in a rural area where piano repairs are less expensive than in other areas. Around here pianos like yours are repaired all of the time and prized not only as musical instruments but as antiques as well. Most of the costs of repairs on an old piano are related to labor, so the availability of a tech who might cut you some slack (perhaps someone just starting out or someone retired) might make the difference between an expense that is practical and one that is not. If you look online, youll see all kinds of shops that rebuild uprights and resell them for many thousands of dollars, but there are also many people who have an old upright in disrepair that theyd like to give away You may also want to consider doing the work yourself. There are several books and online sites that will walk you through most of the work. By all means, before you undertake anything, have a tech check out the piano to make sure that there are no fatal flaws. Good luck. Made in Boston,became part of American Piano (Aeolian) Was well thought of. Piano Forum FAQ - Piano Forum MY NEW PIANO or KEYBOARD - Share Your Story Piano Tuner-Technicians Forum FAQ - Tuner-Technicians Forum Adult Beginners Forum Themed Recital Sub-Forum Pianist Corner Members Recordings - Pianist Corner FAQ - Pianist Corner Pianist Corner - Non Classical Member Recordings - Non Classical Pianist Corner Piano Teachers Forum EVENTS Piano Concerts, Recitals, Competitions. Composers Lounge Chopin Fun Stuff - Parties, Tours, Projects More. European Piano Tour 2011 Piano Photo Gallery - Pictures of Pianos Whos Who - Professional Pianists on Piano World Member Recordings Just For The Fun of It Games Other Keyboard Instruments Mechanical Musical Instruments Organs - Electronic (B3 etc.), Pipe, Theatre,. Information - - Concerts, News,FAQs, Archives. In The News - Pianos in the News Links to Additional Sources Calendar Postings FAQ Thread Suggestions General Discussions 911 - - Never Forget New Feature Requests Musicians Welcome The Polling Booth Legal Issues.
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