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Topic: McPhail Baby Grand- any advice towards purchase?  (Read 5092 times)

Offline sakeever

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McPhail Baby Grand- any advice towards purchase?
on: April 18, 2011, 06:30:37 PM
I'm an amateur piano player that currently owns a Baldwin console piano from the 1980's.  I've been given the opportunity to purchase a McPhail Baby Grand for a song (pun intended???).  It is beautiful, with a lighter finish, and some ornate scrollwork on legs.  Appears to be in good condition, with only a couple chips in the surface veneer.  Includes a humidifier/dehumidifier system.  I have no idea what year it is from.  I briefly searched for identification markings but didn't see any. 

Any idea on the value or where I can find identification on the grand?  Any advice? 

Thanks in advance.

Offline silverwoodpianos

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Re: McPhail Baby Grand- any advice towards purchase?
Reply #1 on: May 02, 2011, 07:50:32 PM

With any piano, previous to purchase, have the instrument appraised for present mechanical condition and then for local market value by your favourite piano technician.

 A technician that does restorative work on pianos is always a good one to use.
Dan Silverwood
 www.silverwoodpianos.com
https://silverwoodpianos.blogspot.com/

If you think it's is expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.
 

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