Had to step away from this project, now we need to resume.
Richard, the soundboard has permanent failures (that will not disappear with humidity changes), needs many jacks, strings, etc. It's a barebones project if anyone wants to bid on it. It has to go through surplus auction.
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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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Original Message:
Sent: 03-07-2025 18:15
From: Richard Murphy
Subject: Pricing for surplus divestiture
Is it in playing condition and needs a lot of regulation, or does it need more substantial stuff like many strings?
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Original Message:
Sent: 3/4/2025 3:44:00 PM
From: Dave Conte
Subject: Pricing for surplus divestiture
We have a Hubbard double 5 ¼ 8va. Looks like a Franco-Flemish.
Transposing I assume 415/440. 92" in length, probably late 70's or early 80's.
It was built as part of a class by a former early music professor.
Simple case and trestle with a square rosette, papered on the inside of the rim and above the keyboard.
It has problems that would cost more to fix than it's worth.
We want to divest it, and that must be done through surplus.
Any suggestions on how much to ask as a reserve price?
TIA.
Dave
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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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