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Hi Everyone,

I have an interesting situation here in SoCal. One of my dear longtime customers lives in the Palos Verdes landslide area. She has been very worried that her Steinway B would literally slide down the hill at some point, and she asked me to help her get it out of there. The earth movement in this area has been quite alarming the last few years, and recently the power and electric companies shut off utilities to dozens of homes. Driving in to her house from the main road is an adventure!

I have a chef friend in Pasadena who runs a great restaurant. They have a small stage there, and do quite a few musical events... I actually trade them piano service for "food credit"! They have been renting various pianos over the last several years. Long story short, I was able to arrange for my customer's endangered Steinway B to go live on the stage at this restaurant for awhile. It is for sale, and I'm in the process of determining a value for it, etc. But it may be there for awhile.

What I'd like your help on is any kind of "instrument loan agreement" you've used. The piano's owner (who is 94) has done this all on trust and verbal agreement so far. But I want to make sure she has something official in writing. My chef friend is in complete agreement, and has already talked with his people to make sure the piano is covered by his insurance, etc. while it is there. Any guidance you could offer will be appreciated!

It's an interesting B... has already been used for a classical trio concert there at the restaurant. 1903, walnut, original legs and lyre replaced with modern. Rebuilt by Keith Hardesty in 1980, including installation of a new soundboard. Very sweet tone. I rebuilt the action with Renner parts/hammers several years ago. Very lightly used, but much loved.

Thanks all,

Teri

Hi Everyone,

I have an interesting situation here in SoCal. One of my dear longtime customers lives in the Palos Verdes landslide area. She has been very worried that her Steinway B would literally slide down the hill at some point, and she asked me to help her get it out of there. The earth movement in this area has been quite alarming the last few years, and recently the power and electric companies shut off utilities to dozens of homes. Driving in to her house from the main road is an adventure!

I have a chef friend in Pasadena who runs a great restaurant. They have a small stage there, and do quite a few musical events... I actually trade them piano service for "food credit"! They have been renting various pianos over the last several years. Long story short, I was able to arrange for my customer's endangered Steinway B to go live on the stage at this restaurant for awhile. It is for sale, and I'm in the process of determining a value for it, etc. But it may be there for awhile.

What I'd like your help on is any kind of "instrument loan agreement" you've used. The piano's owner (who is 94) has done this all on trust and verbal agreement so far. But I want to make sure she has something official in writing. My chef friend is in complete agreement, and has already talked with his people to make sure the piano is covered by his insurance, etc. while it is there. Any guidance you could offer will be appreciated!

It's an interesting B... has already been used for a classical trio concert there at the restaurant. 1903, walnut, original legs and lyre replaced with modern. Rebuilt by Keith Hardesty in 1980, including installation of a new soundboard. Very sweet tone. I rebuilt the action with Renner parts/hammers several years ago. Very lightly used, but much loved.

Thanks all,

Teri

Hi Everyone,

I have an interesting situation here in SoCal. One of my dear longtime customers lives in the Palos Verdes landslide area. She has been very worried that her Steinway B would literally slide down the hill at some point, and she asked me to help her get it out of there. The earth movement in this area has been quite alarming the last few years, and recently the power and electric companies shut off utilities to dozens of homes. Driving in to her house from the main road is an adventure!

I have a chef friend in Pasadena who runs a great restaurant. They have a small stage there, and do quite a few musical events... I actually trade them piano service for "food credit"! They have been renting various pianos over the last several years. Long story short, I was able to arrange for my customer's endangered Steinway B to go live on the stage at this restaurant for awhile. It is for sale, and I'm in the process of determining a value for it, etc. But it may be there for awhile.

What I'd like your help on is any kind of "instrument loan agreement" you've used. The piano's owner (who is 94) has done this all on trust and verbal agreement so far. But I want to make sure she has something official in writing. My chef friend is in complete agreement, and has already talked with his people to make sure the piano is covered by his insurance, etc. while it is there. Any guidance you could offer will be appreciated!

It's an interesting B... has already been used for a classical trio concert there at the restaurant. 1903, walnut, original legs and lyre replaced with modern. Rebuilt by Keith Hardesty in 1980, including installation of a new soundboard. Very sweet tone. I rebuilt the action with Renner parts/hammers several years ago. Very lightly used, but much loved.

Thanks all,

Teri

Hi Everyone,

I have an interesting situation here in SoCal. One of my dear longtime customers lives in the Palos Verdes landslide area. She has been very worried that her Steinway B would literally slide down the hill at some point, and she asked me to help her get it out of there. The earth movement in this area has been quite alarming the last few years, and recently the power and electric companies shut off utilities to dozens of homes. Driving in to her house from the main road is an adventure!

I have a chef friend in Pasadena who runs a great restaurant. They have a small stage there, and do quite a few musical events... I actually trade them piano service for "food credit"! They have been renting various pianos over the last several years. Long story short, I was able to arrange for my customer's endangered Steinway B to go live on the stage at this restaurant for awhile. It is for sale, and I'm in the process of determining a value for it, etc. But it may be there for awhile.

What I'd like your help on is any kind of "instrument loan agreement" you've used. The piano's owner (who is 94) has done this all on trust and verbal agreement so far. But I want to make sure she has something official in writing. My chef friend is in complete agreement, and has already talked with his people to make sure the piano is covered by his insurance, etc. while it is there. Any guidance you could offer will be appreciated!

It's an interesting B... has already been used for a classical trio concert there at the restaurant. 1903, walnut, original legs and lyre replaced with modern. Rebuilt by Keith Hardesty in 1980, including installation of a new soundboard. Very sweet tone. I rebuilt the action with Renner parts/hammers several years ago. Very lightly used, but much loved.

Thanks all,

Teri

Just make sure that the owner of the piano is named on the policy and the amount covered is adequate.  It should be replacement value.  The business owner should be willing to provide a document from the IC to that effect. It should probably be done as a separate rider, or endorsement.  If the place burns down you don't want to have to argue as to what percentage of the insurance proceeds will go to cover the piano and settle for less than it's worth..   

Hi Everyone,

I have an interesting situation here in SoCal. One of my dear longtime customers lives in the Palos Verdes landslide area. She has been very worried that her Steinway B would literally slide down the hill at some point, and she asked me to help her get it out of there. The earth movement in this area has been quite alarming the last few years, and recently the power and electric companies shut off utilities to dozens of homes. Driving in to her house from the main road is an adventure!

I have a chef friend in Pasadena who runs a great restaurant. They have a small stage there, and do quite a few musical events... I actually trade them piano service for "food credit"! They have been renting various pianos over the last several years. Long story short, I was able to arrange for my customer's endangered Steinway B to go live on the stage at this restaurant for awhile. It is for sale, and I'm in the process of determining a value for it, etc. But it may be there for awhile.

What I'd like your help on is any kind of "instrument loan agreement" you've used. The piano's owner (who is 94) has done this all on trust and verbal agreement so far. But I want to make sure she has something official in writing. My chef friend is in complete agreement, and has already talked with his people to make sure the piano is covered by his insurance, etc. while it is there. Any guidance you could offer will be appreciated!

It's an interesting B... has already been used for a classical trio concert there at the restaurant. 1903, walnut, original legs and lyre replaced with modern. Rebuilt by Keith Hardesty in 1980, including installation of a new soundboard. Very sweet tone. I rebuilt the action with Renner parts/hammers several years ago. Very lightly used, but much loved.

Thanks all,

Teri

Hi Everyone,

I have an interesting situation here in SoCal. One of my dear longtime customers lives in the Palos Verdes landslide area. She has been very worried that her Steinway B would literally slide down the hill at some point, and she asked me to help her get it out of there. The earth movement in this area has been quite alarming the last few years, and recently the power and electric companies shut off utilities to dozens of homes. Driving in to her house from the main road is an adventure!

I have a chef friend in Pasadena who runs a great restaurant. They have a small stage there, and do quite a few musical events... I actually trade them piano service for "food credit"! They have been renting various pianos over the last several years. Long story short, I was able to arrange for my customer's endangered Steinway B to go live on the stage at this restaurant for awhile. It is for sale, and I'm in the process of determining a value for it, etc. But it may be there for awhile.

What I'd like your help on is any kind of "instrument loan agreement" you've used. The piano's owner (who is 94) has done this all on trust and verbal agreement so far. But I want to make sure she has something official in writing. My chef friend is in complete agreement, and has already talked with his people to make sure the piano is covered by his insurance, etc. while it is there. Any guidance you could offer will be appreciated!

It's an interesting B... has already been used for a classical trio concert there at the restaurant. 1903, walnut, original legs and lyre replaced with modern. Rebuilt by Keith Hardesty in 1980, including installation of a new soundboard. Very sweet tone. I rebuilt the action with Renner parts/hammers several years ago. Very lightly used, but much loved.

Thanks all,

Teri