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  • 1.  Pricing for surplus divestiture

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 03-04-2025 15:44

    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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  • 2.  RE: Pricing for surplus divestiture

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 03-04-2025 16:14

    You might want to contact HCH  



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    Parker Leigh RPT
    Winchester VA
    (540) 722-3865
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  • 3.  RE: Pricing for surplus divestiture

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 03-07-2025 18:16
    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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  • 4.  RE: Pricing for surplus divestiture

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-28-2025 16:31

    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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