Pianotech

  • 1.  A Real Piano Giveway ...

    Posted 08-19-2023 20:07

    Someone from a local town, Grafton, contacted me about a piano giveaway; I'm going to assume this is legitimate. "Child who played this is grown and gone." Piano is in "good" condition, 1905 Merrill grand. Free to good home; photo below. If interested, I'll get you in touch with the owner. I assume the only cost is to pick this up or have it shipped. 

    Merrill grand



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    Don Dalton
    Chester VT
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  • 2.  RE: A Real Piano Giveway ...

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-19-2023 20:52
    As we tell our customers, a free piano isn't free if there are lots of things wrong with it. Be sure to inspect the piano before it's moved.





  • 3.  RE: A Real Piano Giveway ...

    Posted 08-19-2023 21:13

    If anyone is interested I'd be happy to do a quick assessment of this piano as a community service.



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    Don Dalton
    Chester VT
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    Original Message


  • 4.  RE: A Real Piano Giveway ...

    Member
    Posted 08-20-2023 15:29

    Last tuned about 1905 when it was new. I think. I just had another piano that had not been tuned in 60 years. Both customers got the pianos when they where about 5 years old. There is no such thing as a "free piano" . Someone needs to pay for the move and then pitch adjustments, tuning, repairs, regulation, cleaning . Its amazing how many free pianos are offered here. I have encountered a few that are low mileage and decent but the price of neglect is steep. If you go check it out please post what you find....



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    James Kelly
    Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
    Pawleys Island SC
    (843) 325-4357
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    Original Message


  • 5.  RE: A Real Piano Giveway ...

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-22-2023 12:48

    Any time I see a piano that is listed "for a friend", "for my neighbor", etc., I assume to be a scam.

    If it's not the owner, most likely a scam. Caveat Emptor.



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    Dave Conte, RPT

    Piano Technician in Residence
    The University of Tennessee
    College of Music
    Knoxville TN
    (817) 307-5656
    Owner: Rocky Top Piano
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