Antique Musical Instruments/Carl Fischer Piano

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 10/6/2009


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QUESTION: I just picked up a Carl Fischer New York Piano, it is an upright black in color it is in great shape. There is a serial number 96480 on it and the people we got it from stated that it was the original piano from the Proctor school. I am wanting  to learn the history, the age of the piano and about what it is worth. Can you help me. I am also looking for a bench for it. Any ideas???

ANSWER: Hi,
   Thank you for using allexperts.  It is built in 1890.  Its probably worth around $500. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Todd Lindeblad
www.lindebladpiano.com
"Specializing in the sale & restoration of vintage pianos"


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QUESTION: how can I learn the History of this piano?

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You can try to look online.  There is a great website - www.pianoworld.com.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Todd Lindeblad
www.lindebladpiano.com
"Specializing in the sale & restoration of vintage pianos"

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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.

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Fourth generation piano restorer. Since 1920 my family has specialized in the restoration and sale of vintage pianos. My only occupation has been restoring and selling pianos.

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