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About Ralph Onesti
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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

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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

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The Piano Technicians Guild, Master Piano Technicians of America, Technical Advisory Service to Attorneys. (TASA), IAPBT.

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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.

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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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Piano, Organ, and Keyboard - Werner piano #218324


Expert: Ralph Onesti - 11/2/2009

Question
My mother has a piano given to her by a relative.  It is an upright made by Werner Piano Company Chicago and the serial # is 218324.  What can you tell me about this?

Answer
Hi Brenda:

This piano was made in 1926.

The upright pianos of that era were rather standard in size, value, and technology.

They were generally a veneer covering on core wood for the furniture, had spruce soundboards, in house actions...nothing really remarkable.

If the piano is serviceable at all, the worth is in the mid to low hundreds.

Regards,

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