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About Ralph Onesti
Expertise
I am a Registered/tested member of the Piano Technicians Guild with 45 years of experience in all phases and levels of the acoustic piano.
I will answer any questions regarding acoustic piano only.
Electronic keyboards and player/reproducing pianos are outside of my expertise.
Anything to do with: Construction, Service, Tuning, Purchasing, Selling, Insurance Appraisal, Rebuilding, Repairs, Legal issues, Maintenance, Environmental issues, Finish issues with acoustic pianos.
My full resume can be found at: http://www.onestipiano.com
Experience
In business since 1964, Extensive Rebuilding/Repair/Service facility. A certified, tested, member of the Piano Technicians Guild, Member of the Technical Advisory Service to Attorneys. Have performed piano service on Concert Stage, Recording Studios, and in the home. Http://www.onestipiano.com
Organizations
The Piano Technicians Guild, Master Piano Technicians of America, Technical Advisory Service to Attorneys. (TASA), IAPBT.
Publications
The Piano Technicians Journal
Education/Credentials
Attented Temple University, Drexel University, Philadelphia Community college all in the areas of engineering and Music. I taught a two semester course in Piano Technology and the related acoustical physics at Temple University. I have taught extensively for the Paino Technicians Guild and the Master Piano Technicians of America.
Past/Present Clients
The list is rather extensive. I would suggest you go http://www.onestipiano.com where there is a comprehensive list of clients past and present.
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Expert: Ralph Onesti - 11/3/2009
Question
I have my great aunts Elgin Cabinet Grand, New York piano serial #177274 and I'm trying to find out how old it is. Can you please give me some direction? I'm not good at research on the Internet and so far have not been able to locate anything.
Thank you
Shirley
Answer
HI Shirley:
The Elgin pianos were made in Elgin, IL.
Unfortunately, Elgin kept no records and made too few pianos to track.
So...if you send me a picture, we can guestimate from the furniture, but that's as close as we get on this manufacturer.
Regards,
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