Antique Musical Instruments/Becker Brothers Upright Grand

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 4/28/2010


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Mr. Lindeblad -

My wife and I recently bought my parents' old home in which they left us an old Becker Brothers Upright Grand.  From what I can tell, the serial # is 34594 (although the first "3" could very well be an "8").  It is in okay condition but needs some cosmetic work on the keys as well as a serious tuning.  How much is the total worth or this piano before any restoration? What year was it made?  If there is a market, where might you suggest we advertise?

Thank you in advance,
Brian

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Hi,

Thank you for using allexperts.

Here are several websites you could try selling it on:

http://www.pianomart.com
http://www.ebay.com
http://www.pianoworld.com/exchange.htm
http://www.craigslist.org

Sincerely,
Lindeblad Piano
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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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