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A certain gentleman near Oxford would be very high ion my list. MV I have no idea what dealer you are talking about BUT we had a customer in our area ring us 6 weeks ago who had bought a Kemble from a dealer in the Oxford area. No tuning included and when he had a problem 4 weeks after delivery he ...

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Model V wrote:You are seriously out of order and are condescending beyond belief.

MV.

mdw

Jerome wrote:Hope this turns out to be a false alarm:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009 ... ha-closure

Nope.

mdw

mdw wrote:
ATG wrote: We've got 2 Skodas and a Kemble Conservatoire so I suppose we are not classy. But all three are magnificent creations.

ATG
Some would say both classy and wise. Ive always thought following the flock a most imagineitive path to tread.

mdw

ATG wrote: We've got 2 Skodas and a Kemble Conservatoire so I suppose we are not classy. But all three are magnificent creations.

ATG

Some would say both classy and wise. Ive always thought following the heard a most unimagineitive path to tread.

mdw

Also work out carefully how the figures stack up. Remember when you come to sell it it will be worth about the same as a standard model ( unless you sell in the first few years) . However try them all and see which one is best for you.

mdw

PianoGuy wrote: I bet you like Kemble. Now what's the difference?

A great big slice of class imo.

( not too much more I admit but I know what I would rather admit to owning).

mdw

Take a 600sqf workshop(looked at local estate agents), its small and costs around £1k a month. Then you have other overheads on top. Its a tough time for us dealers. If I wasn't a tuner as well, Id be struggling. Make sure you are getting small business rates releif. If you have one shop ...

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But I'm learning as I go along about margins (I used to give them away), The problem you might have is that as some one who " gave them away" most reputable distributors might want to stay away from you. They already have shops holding their stock and some if not lots of those retailers m...

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Its got to be rad off and well away from the wood burner. Cast iron wood burners / argas have wrecked quite a few pianos Ive seen. Also go with the humidity gauge idea.

mdw

As for the secondhand reconditioned market, let's hope that standards can improve. A decent used instrument may at last be valued for what it is rather than how fashionable. Hopefully the oversupply of crap old U1s will fall off and if the wa**ers from outside the legitimate trade who peddle them d...

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I had to work on a Steinway grand belonging to a Saudi royal, that was covered in green malachite and gold cherubs,[ I believe there were only three made] It weighed a 'ton', and I suppose if it was damaged you'd have to call in a lapidary rather than a polisher! :lol: That would be like the one on...

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Belive it or not Ive actualy had people refuse to have the piano they played in the showroom wanting a "new one not one thats been in the shop". Even when its the same colour.

mdw

Another ebay fantasist. 300278456405 he seems to think "a french polisher can renew the finish with a couple of hours work". Looks like some ones eaten bits of it!!! Or look at his other items for sale. Mmmmm a lime green Baldwin upright niiiiiiiice. There should be a special section of th...

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It's the oldest trick in the book to prepare a piano beautifully in the showroom and sell "identical" ones from it, often straight out the box with inedequate prep or regulation. This happens at all levals of piano retailing. The only way to stop it is to take the serial number of the one...

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Is it the same one you tried in the shop. Try putting it in a room with similar acoustics to the shop as it can make a big difference to the sound.

mdw

pianotechman wrote:It's also worth remembering that it is easier to repair casework damage on a traditionaly or lacquered finished piano, than on a bright polyester finish.

Unless its black polyester

Hence all the rough inside 2nd hand Yams with imaculate cases.

mdw

My concern is that the soundboard may have hidden damage, and this piano retailer will not allow a piano tech inspection. I think that probably tells you all you need to know. I suppose like any thing it depends on the price and if you are prepared to take a gamble. Whats the guarantee. Is the busi...

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Ebay????

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I like the way they have made the porcelin inside of the rim look just like the the mahogany inside of a normal piano rim, very clever!!!

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NewAge wrote:It was a standard ‘cheap & cheerful’ stool which came as part of the piano deal

Too late now but you sould have asked them to knock the retail price on it off the piano price.

mdw

Just seen this on ebay 180310552907 in case anybody is looking for one. Ive asked a few questions so hopefully he will reply soon.

mdw

Sorry by key drop I meant the key goes down when pressed with a finger before the hammer starts to move. NOT the keys drop when the pedal is pressed. That I could expect on a cheepie chinese piano not a Kemble. Either way dont panic its sortable and you have a good piano. The rail should move about ...

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The soft pedal works by moving the hammer rest rail towards the strings there for allowing less momentum when you press the key as it has to drop 3-4mm before the hammer starts to move. Some pianos it works, some it doesnt work that well. Ive got the same piano in stock as you ave and it works ok. Y...

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DMathew wrote: Taking some component away to do the work and returning it the following day.

Dave

To do the regulation mentioned you need it all in the piano.

mdw

Are these rogue dealers trained techs gone bad or just crooks who have decided the piano trade is the one for them. The local cowboy round our way has no training in the trade and just bought a few grotty straight strungs and decided to be a piano dealer. It does seem to be a trade where people just...

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Go with the Kembles, similar kit to the Yams but nicer. Plus if you sell as a 2nd hand piano the Yam is instantly yet another U3 amongst thousands of some ok some dodgy imports. Where as I think the Kemble will hold its value better. As a dealer I offer rubish money on Yams 2nd hand as I simply dont...

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If you buget is less than £1800 go for good 2nd hand 15-20 years old rather than new cheepie. The new ones look shiney but when you get into the detail you can see where they have been built down to a price. Plus once you have played other pianos you will realise how c**p the cheepies are ...

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Monkey wrote:
to find out about decent (cheap!) uprights!

You can have one but not both together.

mdw

When they are of that age it depends on the condition of each piano. Pay your local tech a call out fee to inspect them.

mdw

Theres another nutter asking people to pay £4k for a Challen simila r to one played by the Beatles. NOT the one played by the Beatles but just the same model!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 260311958029 is the ebay number if you want a laugh. A financial crisis certainly seem to bring them out of the woo...

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Yes we are a Kemble dealer and no I didnt ask for them they just turned up.

mdw

I got pack of 40 nicely printed 10 year guarantee letters in the post this morning from Kembles. All the info you could need printed on the back. I guess thats a thumbs up for Kemble for a quick response to a customers letter.

mdw

They can do it that cheap as they are using your local dealer as a free showroom. Remember you do risk it you are covered by distance selling regulations ( in the Uk anyway) so if you dont like it when it turns up send it back, I think within 14 days. Ask how they deal with guarantee problems long d...

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The difference is the second the car is out of guarantee or 1 mile past service point they laugh at you and tel you where to go. Buy from a good retailer a they should help you out with minor things after guarantee ( if youve been a regular tuning customer). Plus im sure I remember one customer who ...

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You may get a photo copied guarantee A4 sheet sometimes in a stick on plastic sleve on the back of the case but most of the time not. I write the guarantee on the invoice and the dealer is the person to ask for all the other info. When its delivered the dealer should tell you the best place to put i...

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I guess if they use the same quality hammers where do they stop. Soon all the bits are the sme quality and you dont have a range of pianos. You have to give those who pay top money bragging rights over something otherwise nobody would buy the expensive pianos which they must make most margin on.

mdw

Why the hell do people buy pianos like that just to let them end up in that condition. If you cant look after it sell it to someone who can. Not sure the concrete block leg conversion is going to catch on.

mdw

Or call your local tech!!!! Its quite easy to cause all sorts of problems on a piano by buggering about with it if you dont know what you are doing. If its a pile of junk go for it if not hold fire and get someone who knows what they are doing to sort it for you properly. Once a diyer has been at a ...

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The best advice is to find your local piano shop and as long as they are up to scratch use them to buy and maintain your piano.

mdw

fudd44 wrote:Hi.
Does anyone know what it could be and how to solve it?
Thanks

Yep.
Call you local tech.

mdw

fortepiano wrote:Is it worth restoring or repairing, and at what sort of expense? Can you give an idea of it's monetary value in this sort of condition on todays market.

Probably not.
Lots.
Nothing.

mdw

Cant wait for April 1st, this ones ace and we are 6 months away

mdw

Not quite anything. Grands are more expensive and some very small uprights or odd taller ones cause problems but can be retro fitted to most uprights.

mdw

You can always add the silent system on later if it blows your buget now. About £775 to £875 should cover it.

mdw

By buying a baby grand you will end up paying twice as much as the big upright for a slightly inferior sound, better repetition and some where to put your pictures!!!! I would buy the upright, a nice shelf and pocket the rest of the cash. My experience is baby grands are bought by beginners with loa...

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Some of the bolt on leg models are full width. They wont last long but would be the right size.

mdw

And if it's a purchase of over £100, I'll always try to use my credit card, so you have protection there if the company goes bust or otherwise fails to produce the goods or perform the service. Dont bank on it being easy. As a retailer you sign to allow them to dip in to your account when...

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I wont leave any cash deposit with any small business thats a limited company. Its just too tempting for them to fold when things get tough. A sole trader on the other hand you can hound to the ends of the earth to get your money back as they cant hide behind the limited company " im just a sha...

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