Antique Pianos/Smith and Nixon Piano

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Expert: Todd Lindeblad - 1/4/2012


Question
We have a Smith and Nixon Upright in our church where I am pastor with the serial number 16418. It was originally purchased from the Hollis Sparks Piano Co. Golden, Miss. What can you tell me about the age and relative value of this piano? Who do you recommend for restoration?
It is in relatively good condition and in tune with itself although I am sure it has been over 30 years since it was last tuned. One bass string has been replaced. We are auctioning off several of our older pianos and I am interested in this one myself. Thanks, cm

Answer
Hi Carl,

Thank you for contacting us. Your piano was manufactured in 1905. Smith & Nixon is not a bad piano brand. In our current economic and musical climate, we estimate your piano to be valued at around $500-800. If the piano just needs a tuning or minor repairs I suggest you contact a local RPT (registered piano technician) who can help you with minor repairs. You can acquire a RPT list at www.pianomart.com. Choose the "recourses" option and then the "find a technician" option, type in your zip code and you can get a list of experts in your area. It is a very helpful recourse for piano owners.
If restoration is something the technician suggests you should contact Lindeblad piano restoration.  You can reach them at www.lindebladpiano.com or by phone at 888-587-4266. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask.

Sincerely,
Robert Parker

Lindeblad Piano Restoration
101 US Highway 46
Pine Brook, NJ 07058
888.58.PIANO (74266)
www.lindebladpiano.com

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What is the value of vintage piano. How to find out the year a piano was built. How to locate the serial number on 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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Piano Restoration Specialist. My family has been in the piano restoration business since 1920. I am now the fourth generation and have worked in the piano business my whole life. You can read about our family history at the following link: http://www.lindebladpiano.com/about.htm

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Learned from my father since I was a teenager. I have now been working in the piano restoration business specializing in the sale and restoration of vintage pianos for about 15 years.

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Stanford University, City of Sacramento, Roanoke Civic Center, Piano Teachers, Musicians

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