Going 4 the Kill. 1920 completely restored 7'6'' Steinway C

[classicarts]

I had the opportunity to play a completely restored 1920 steinway model C and it was the bomb.  It was was the worse steinway I have ever played.   

[gfiore]

  What on this instrument was completely rebuilt.  Does it have a new board and pinblock?
 The Model C did not cease being produced until 1936. The Model C measured 7'5".
 A completely remanufactured C is a treasure. Very well balanced tonally, and was designed to be a great chamber concert instrument.

[iumonito]

How much are they asking for this instrument?  I agree the C is the most successful Steinway scale.  For the longest time they only made them in Hamburg, but I think they are back in production in New York (or were just about to).

If the asking price is anywhere above $65,000 (how absurd, it likely is) and you are seriously thinking of spending such a sum in your instrument, you should consider other fine makes.  Fazioli at least.  Or you can get a real piano, like a Mason BB or an AF 215, oh wait, these two together are about the price of a Steinway C.   

Mr. Fiori, 7'6" sounds right.  It is 227 cm, n'est pas?

[gfiore]

 I, They are not considering making the C again in NY.  It is the model A they re-introduced in NY last year.
 Regarding the size of the model C, those produced in Hamburg are 227 cm, or slightly under 7'5 1/2 inches. The third scale of the Model C produced in NY from 1886-1936 measures 226cm or 7'5".

[iumonito]

A, yes.  Now I remember.  I stand corrected.

Interesting point about the old scale.  I don't think I have played those, so I should at this point shut up.

 

Curry, I should try to visit your shop next year.  Would you mind?

[classicarts]

How much are they asking for this instrument?  I agree the C is the most successful Steinway scale.  For the longest time they only made them in Hamburg, but I think they are back in production in New York (or were just about to).

If the asking price is anywhere above $65,000 (how absurd, it likely is) and you are seriously thinking of spending such a sum in your instrument, you should consider other fine makes.  Fazioli at least.  Or you can get a real piano, like a Mason BB or an AF 215, oh wait, these two together are about the price of a Steinway C.   

Mr. Fiori, 7'6" sounds right.  It is 227 cm, n'est pas?

Huh? What are you talking about?

[iumonito]

Low price for what it is.  I would say go for it but have it closely inspected by your tech, to make sure you are not buying a lemon.

You will move with your piano at some point, worry not about the space you will have it in now.

[classicarts]

Low price for what it is.  I would say go for it but have it closely inspected by your tech, to make sure you are not buying a lemon.

You will move with your piano at some point, worry not about the space you will have it in now.

The thing is they were selling for $39 grand which I think its outrageous!

[rich_galassini]

The thing is iumonito I don't know whether I can trust anyone anymore.  I can hire a tech but he may not tell me the truth about the quality of the piano. Call me cynical but I have every right to me.

Where are you located? Perhaps we can recommend an independent tech. who can help in this situation.

Good Luck,

[iumonito]

I wouldn't call you cynical for that one.  Piano techs come in all flavors, and if you don't trust yours (which, in light of the voicing comment you reported the other day if accurate, is entirely reasonable) you owe it to yourself to severe that relationship and try to find that special one that will make your piano sound the way you want and will tell you to shut up when you say something stupid about piano construction.  There, my Ann Landers moment.  

I do recall you not heeding advice before, but if you really care, I bet if you post a question for recommendations in a particular area you will get well educated suggestions from this forum for a good tech in your area.  I love mine.

[clef]

  What on this instrument was completely rebuilt.  Does it have a new board and pinblock?
 The Model C did not cease being produced until 1936. The Model C measured 7'5".
 A completely remanufactured C is a treasure. Very well balanced tonally, and was designed to be a great chamber concert instrument.

well if no one wants it I'll take it.  I can sell it to some fool who won the lottary and wants an expensive piano.   mwahaha hahahha  -chokes- -collapses- -dies-