Do you mean the Petrof III 125 with a Bohemia spruce sound board if so I believe the RRP in the is USA $7,000 However, I have never worked on one so I could not comment but the Petrofs I have see have seen are nice for the price They use Renner hammers
Barrie,
Search found 3556 matches
- by Barrie Heaton
- 18 Nov 2003, 19:20
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Seeking information about Bohenmia 125 Professioanl Piano
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10654
- by Barrie Heaton
- 18 Nov 2003, 01:13
- Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
- Topic: Finding a teacher for a blind child
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6258
Re: Finding a teacher for a blind child
My son is severely visually impaired (he is a braille user) so would have to learn by ear I assume. No there is Braille music the music teacher will need a braille primer available from the RNIB www.rnib.org However, there music department is not as helpful as it should be. Contact Visually Impaire...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 18 Nov 2003, 00:52
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: What do I do?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18114
You may get some money from a local pianos dealer for the case parts as good veneer is hard to come by, or at least they will take it for free I would not fit a new action and keys into a straight strung piano just not cost effective However, they do make good computer desks, writing desks and cockt...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 17 Nov 2003, 16:19
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: What Baby Grand ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21047
- by Barrie Heaton
- 17 Nov 2003, 09:29
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Broadwood & Sons Semi-Grand
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15486
- by Barrie Heaton
- 16 Nov 2003, 23:45
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: GEORGE STECK piano?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12757
See http://www.uk-piano.org/piano-forums/vi ... ight=steck
As to quality I have always found them well made pianos
Barrie,
As to quality I have always found them well made pianos
Barrie,
- by Barrie Heaton
- 16 Nov 2003, 12:01
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Boyd piano
- Replies: 5
- Views: 16208
- by Barrie Heaton
- 16 Nov 2003, 11:45
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Stubinger piano
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5176
- by Barrie Heaton
- 16 Nov 2003, 11:34
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Help me to quote my murdoch
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5278
- by Barrie Heaton
- 16 Nov 2003, 11:29
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: John Brinsmead & Sons, small grand
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6302
- by Barrie Heaton
- 15 Nov 2003, 12:56
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Broadwood & Sons Semi-Grand
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15486
First you must realise when this piano is restored unless you change the sound board it will no way sound like a modem piano, Also it has an English direct action which is only single escapement and one long centre pin on the hammers and velum hinges on other parts most rebuilders will walk from it....
- by Barrie Heaton
- 14 Nov 2003, 18:18
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: What Baby Grand ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21047
Re: What Baby Grand ?
The Piano Man charges &150 for delivery and &50 for tuning whereas my source includes all this i his price Not on all pianos only the cheep uprights on the new prices However, Yamaha have no GA1E in stock in the UK at the moment only what is on shop floors so go for the one you can get Barr...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 14 Nov 2003, 17:41
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: What Baby Grand ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21047
- by Barrie Heaton
- 14 Nov 2003, 15:41
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: What Baby Grand ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21047
- by Barrie Heaton
- 14 Nov 2003, 15:35
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Broadwood & Sons Semi-Grand
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15486
First of all the only 4.5 wide piano was a 6’ 11” long and was A to A production started in 1868 7’ 3 Grands only started production in 1836 and that was F to F Threaded Wrest pins started in 1862 They did not make a piano with a compass of A to E ? or if they did it is not mentioned in any of their...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 13 Nov 2003, 21:39
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Broadwood & Sons Semi-Grand
- Replies: 7
- Views: 15486
If it is a Semi-Grand then the date would be c1886 what is the length and width of the piano and what is the compass A to A ? As to the tuning pins they can be a pain if you are not use to tuning that type of oblong pin changing strings on that type of pining system is a little more complex than on ...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 13 Nov 2003, 19:47
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: What Baby Grand ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 21047
First thing I would say is what is the dealer selling or trying to sell you it would not be the Samick by any chance !!! the Yamaha GA1 is their entry level grand for the price they are very good they are made at the Pearl River plant. You do get a 5 year guarantee with the Yamaha plus the resell va...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 13 Nov 2003, 09:29
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Ennis & Co. made by Williams Piano Co. Oshawa
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10089
The No. is: 51045 = c1919 Williams Piano Co took over Ennis in 1930 so if your piano says made by Williams then the data is incorrect in Pierce However, Pierce says that the number were provided by Williams, Williams could have been making pianos for Ennis long before the took them over I would ask ...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 13 Nov 2003, 09:21
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: The Cable Company
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5097
- by Barrie Heaton
- 11 Nov 2003, 18:16
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Astor & Horwood
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6725
Est 1815 was know as George Astor his brother Johon emigrated to the USA in c1789 The last address was 79 Cornhill London However, Bill may have more info on them. As to it being worth restoring you will need a local piano tuner to look at it However, with the piano being in Portugal woodworm is a b...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 11 Nov 2003, 18:04
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Clemens Dresden Upright
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7682
Re: Clemens Dresden Upright
Peter Jackson wrote:Have you any information on and likely age of our piano?
Not listed in the usual places and if it was I will ask you the same question!
I have a Ford car made in Liverpool how old is it ?
- by Barrie Heaton
- 10 Nov 2003, 19:00
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: What do I do?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18114
Thanks Chris and Barrie, I seem to be getting a feel for the piano and its problems, which I didn't have before. The real reason for getting it up and running, CJR I spoke to the tuner who visited you, you have an undamper tied action not your normal spring and loop over damper, he told me he had t...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 09 Nov 2003, 12:23
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Brinsmead & Sons piano
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8041
There are no gaps on the serial numbers on Brinsmead Pianos so it is ether 84131 or 18413 that is of course if you are looking at the serial number and not a stock number if it was 18413 that would date it c1874 but I don't think you are looking at the correct number please do a search of the forum ...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 06 Nov 2003, 21:46
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: 1906 Chappell Baby Grand Paino - How much is it worth???
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12279
Well you can phone around the trade who are looking for pianos see what they offer and double it Chappell grands round here with the case in good condition under 6 ' sell private for 1,200 to 2, 000 But if you are after a quick sale then the trade offers is your quickest way to get shut, you are com...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 06 Nov 2003, 20:30
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Carlisle Chicago & Muskegon
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11726
Made by Chase Hackley S/n 77467 = c1918 As to the bass strings they are bass strings, the only difference between grand and upright strings is the length, looking at the size of the piano I would say that the bass strings are just as long as a baby grands and that is probably the sales pitch that wa...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 06 Nov 2003, 20:18
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: 1906 Chappell Baby Grand Paino - How much is it worth???
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12279
- by Barrie Heaton
- 05 Nov 2003, 21:13
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: What do I do?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 18114
Re: What do I do?
Piano tuner (Listed under the Assoc. B. P. T.)looked at it today and said with his limited vision it was beyond him to sort. More like what Brian said as all member can repair with or with out their eyes open However, quite a few don't simply because they have too much straight forward work on, mor...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 03 Nov 2003, 14:25
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Advice please on repair/restore
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7846
Re: Advice please
I would be grateful for some advise on who to contact to repair/restore a30yr old Bluthner piano situated in the bham area thanks I would use http://www.bluthner-piano.co.uk they send them back to the factory in Germany they do nice work Or if you would rather have some on local Contact Chirs one o...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 30 Oct 2003, 14:54
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Piano not holding tune
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8939
The price of the piano is not important it is the condition that counts. Was it the same tuner who tuned it the second time and did they comment about the tuning pins - when you have the piano tuned the first time the pins may have been OK but with the CH on the piano may have dried out making the t...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 28 Oct 2003, 20:29
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Hallet & Davis 1918 parlor grand
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11095
- by Barrie Heaton
- 26 Oct 2003, 15:02
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Stultz & Bauer New York???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7806
- by Barrie Heaton
- 26 Oct 2003, 14:56
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: upright; W. Maass, hamburg-altona
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6217
- by Barrie Heaton
- 25 Oct 2003, 22:14
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Sticking Keys
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8685
Re: Sticking Keys
Hi, I've just bought an Eavestaff royal (seven octave job) which sounds fab. The only problem is that a couple of the keys stick. Is this a major problem or will it be cheap (ish) to fix? Could I get it overhalled or is this going a bit far? Cheers John I would agree with Brian in most cases a stic...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 21 Oct 2003, 17:27
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Steck player piano circa 1914
- Replies: 2
- Views: 13593
Re: Steck player piano circa 1914
Who actualy manufactured this piano, which has a, by appointment badge on the iron frame. Is it German Gotha, American, or English. As far as I can tell it is half Duo-art Aolian and still in good heart. Looking forward to a reply, Best regards to all, Roy Good. German makers George Steck and Weber...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 21 Oct 2003, 17:09
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Kingsbury, The Cable Company #148625
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10495
Re: Kingsbury, The Cable Company #148625
I am trying to find information about a Kingsbury Inner Player from The Cable Company Chicago. It is numbered 148625. I would be interested in any information people are willing to pass on, including year of manufacture and the music roll size it accomodates. Thank you for any help. Date c 1910 as ...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 21 Oct 2003, 17:02
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Webster New York #16668
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5845
Re: Webster New York #16668
Does anybody know the year or approximate value of this piano? I am about to give it away because it came with the property I just bought. However, if it has any value.. I would be bummed out if I gave it away. It is in good condition, dark wood, all original ivory keys. Thanks angelam Texas USA[/b...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 19 Oct 2003, 17:24
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: antique upright
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7987
Re: antique upright walnut case(history)
That describes most stencil pianos some photos of the inside may helpangela wrote:Does anyone have any information about our piano?
It is a "Mass produced vertically strung piano late 19th Century Walnut case
inlaid with flowers ". A beautiful piano.
Please emailwith any response.[/list]
Barrie,
- by Barrie Heaton
- 19 Oct 2003, 17:21
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Age of a Hobart M Cable piano
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11593
Re: Age of Hobart M Cable piano
Est in1900 La Porte Indiana Pianos later made bt Story and Clark number 225270 would make it 1951camonette@adelphia.net wrote:How old is my piano? It is a Hobart M Cable number
225270. Any help would be appreiated.
Thank You,
Don Monette
Barrie,
- by Barrie Heaton
- 19 Oct 2003, 17:12
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Holland Piano Manufacturing Co.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10368
- by Barrie Heaton
- 19 Oct 2003, 14:48
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Searching for rare stool
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9183
Re: Searching for rare stool
I inherited a 1937-38 Kemble Minx Miniature piano with cream(painted flowers) casework. From my research this particular casework is rare and finding the matching stool even rarer. Any ideas on where I may find one? Also, any idea on what this piano is worth? I've only seen one being sold by Bedham...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 17 Oct 2003, 18:16
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Kingsbury made by The Cable Company Chicago
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6181
- by Barrie Heaton
- 17 Oct 2003, 18:04
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Paint effect and polishing
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20573
- by Barrie Heaton
- 17 Oct 2003, 17:08
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Paint effect and polishing
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20573
You need a true French Polisher they hand paint on the wood effect the guy who works with me is brill at it but too far to come out to you the other way would be to do it black. One of the Polishers form Woodchesters may help but you would need to find out who they were are the company is no longer ...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 16 Oct 2003, 21:45
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Advice Needed
- Replies: 26
- Views: 34160
Good luck with your project. I am sure both your client and yourself will be proud of the end result once it's finished. I wonder how a Grand of that history would sound? Must be fantastic to play on a Grand, though. Regards WSL it is a stock piano but it is one of them pianos you wish you had not ...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 16 Oct 2003, 08:43
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Minipiano Evestaff Pianette
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15609
They just supplied pianos to the Royal Family most UK manufactures held the Royal warrant at some time Broadwood have it at present see
http://www.uk-piano.org/history/eavestaff.html
for Eavestaff
and
http://www.royalwarrant.org/
about Royal warrants
Barrie,
http://www.uk-piano.org/history/eavestaff.html
for Eavestaff
and
http://www.royalwarrant.org/
about Royal warrants
Barrie,
- by Barrie Heaton
- 15 Oct 2003, 22:39
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Advice Needed
- Replies: 26
- Views: 34160
Thanks We use to have 15 members in Essex. But most are now dead not may folk coming into piano tuning there is going to be one hell of a shortage in about 15 years most of the tuners in may area are over 60 there are a few who are under 50 My next big project comes into the workshop tomorrow 7' 6 R...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 15 Oct 2003, 21:40
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: How Can I Sell My Ludwig & Co Piano???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10651
http://www.pianoworld.com
you can sell from there as well have moved this post to General
BTW we are haveing problems with outgoing mail from the fourm
Barrie,
you can sell from there as well have moved this post to General
BTW we are haveing problems with outgoing mail from the fourm
Barrie,
- by Barrie Heaton
- 15 Oct 2003, 18:32
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: j. bangyula, wien
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8906
- by Barrie Heaton
- 15 Oct 2003, 18:28
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Advice Needed
- Replies: 26
- Views: 34160
There will always be freshly made coffee (or tea) and chocoloate biscuits on offer whenever you are down this way. This is also an open invitation to Barrie. :D best wishes and warm regards[/quote] I will pass on the chocolate biscuits tea no sugar Nice to hear you have been able to revive your pian...
- by Barrie Heaton
- 14 Oct 2003, 21:52
- Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
- Topic: learning piano
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6652
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