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Topic: Boston GP-163, Mason & Hamlin A, Boston PE, rebuilt Steinway??? (Read 4388 times)

fleah

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Boston GP-163, Mason & Hamlin A, Boston PE, rebuilt Steinway???

on: October 05, 2010, 05:35:48 AM

Hi,
Advice on buying a piano for a pianist playing advanced pieces:
Boston GP-163 with warm, rich tone; firm action - from 2002 - $17K
Masn & Hamlin from 1906 - nice bass; treble needs voicing - $22K
Boston PE brand new 5'11 - $25K - lovely tone; nice touch
rebuilt Steinway L 1926 $34K
appreciate any feedback re prices and pianos
thanks!

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richard black

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Re: Boston GP-163, Mason & Hamlin A, Boston PE???

Reply #1 on: October 05, 2010, 10:23:43 PM

Personally I'd go for the M&H every time unless someone points you to some serious fault with it.

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fleah

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Re: Boston GP-163, Mason & Hamlin A, Boston PE???

Reply #2 on: October 06, 2010, 02:37:08 AM

thanks - I'm also looking at rebuilt pre-WWII Steinways.

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richard black

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Re: Boston GP-163, Mason & Hamlin A, Boston PE, rebuilt Steinway???

Reply #3 on: October 07, 2010, 07:59:18 PM

A well-rebuilt old Steinway won't let you down.

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keys60

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Re: Boston GP-163, Mason & Hamlin A, Boston PE, rebuilt Steinway???

Reply #4 on: October 09, 2010, 12:56:33 PM

I'm with Mr. Black. Take the Bostons out of the equation and split hairs with the other 2.
You can get a nice professionally rebuilt M and H model A for 22K.
The L is in the ballpark, yet I've seen really good rebuilts for a little more and 5k-7k less.
I'd be happy to tell you where (Northeast USA) in a message.

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