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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
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The Piano Technicians Guild, Master Piano Technicians of America, Technical Advisory Service to Attorneys. (TASA), IAPBT.
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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 - 11/5/2009
Question
Hello, I just had a piano tuner to check out this particular WW Kimball, counsole piano, serial number J48099. I looked up the blue book of piano website and can't find the year of it. The piano tuner told me it's in excellent condition, like new. I wonder how much would be the reasonable price to pay for this piano? Thank you in advance.
Answer
Hi Cindy:
The piano was made in 1994.
Why didn't the "piano technician" put a price on it for you????????????????????? They were right there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
My guess is they weren't registered.
When a piano technician checks out a piano, they verify the status, and the worth!!!!!!!!!!!
Try 900.00 if you are INDEED sure this piano is OK...I'm skeptical regarding the evaluation.
If you want an alternate opinion, go to http://www.ptg.org and find a registered technician with at least 10 years experience.
I hope you didn't pay for that evaluation.
Regards,
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