Jon,
Absolutely right about SS monitoring their decals, etc.
Had they taken the simple step 40+ years ago in the Larry Ashley/Pierce days as well as with DU of requiring model and serial number of piano anytime a SS decal was ordered, I suspect they would have far less (possibly near zero) problem with this than they "claim" they have now. That is, in fact, what they SHOULD have done rather than simply print a 3 paragraph statement that basically says: 'this decal must go on a SS piano, or else'. I believe this is one reason why their claims now would fall flat in a court of law today (and they know it).
Yamaha has required serial # verification for a very long time. Why was it so hard for SS to do such a simple thing (especially considering the fact that their licensing agreement doubtlessly funneled profit back to SS on each decal).
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong here.
Pwg
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Peter Grey
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-10-2019 22:30
From: Jon Page
Subject: What's wrong with this picture
I didn't take the pix. They were sent to me from a prospective buyer. I advised to stay away.
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Jon Page
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-10-2019 22:17
From: Larry Messerly
Subject: What's wrong with this picture
I just sent a screenshot to Clint
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-10-2019 22:00
From: Clark Sprague
Subject: What's wrong with this picture
How did Mike McGuire's name get on there?
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Michael McGuire RPT
Maestro's Music International
www.maestrosmusic.com
www.iBuySteinways.com
248-830-1430Clark
Original Message:
Sent: 08-10-2019 21:59
From: Clark Sprague
Subject: What's wrong with this picture
Jon, AB Chase usually has a LOT of acreage in the soundboard behind the high treble bridge, and I can't tell from the first picture whether this is true in your case or not, but it does look like a Chase at first glance,
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Michael McGuire RPT
Maestro's Music International
www.maestrosmusic.com
www.iBuySteinways.com
248-830-1430Clark
Original Message:
Sent: 08-10-2019 19:00
From: Jon Page
Subject: What's wrong with this picture
Clues: Nose bolts, no duplex scales. No bevel on lid, leg profile, profile of case above key bed, music desk profile, pedal box, escutcheon on small lid brace.
When a magnet is placed on the high-than-normal S&S reliefs on the string frame, it does not stick: Plaster appliqués. Top action frame is definitely not S&S.
A good reason for S&S to monitor their decal procurement.
A Counterfeit.
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Jon Page
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-10-2019 17:39
From: Mark Schecter
Subject: What's wrong with this picture
Hi Jon,
Shouldn't the lid have a contoured (i.e routed) edge?
And, isn't the decal positioned to the right of center?
Mark Schecter
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Rear view:
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