Antique Musical Instruments/What is my piano worth?

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 7/25/2009


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I have a Hallet, Davis & Co. piano. The serial number is 148307. It is in fair condition but some keys get stuck and the top keys are way off pitch and it really needs to be tuned. Is this piano worth restoring? How much is the total worth or this piano before the restoration? What year was it made

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Dear Astrid,
   Thank you for using allexperts.  Your piano was built in 1936. If it is an upright piano, its worth around $200 and if a grand around $800. The piano is not worth restoring unless it is sentimental.  Its built in a very good time period.
    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Todd Lindeblad
www.lindebladpiano.com

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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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Fourth generation piano restorer.

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