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Rippen had some innovative designs.
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I think it's pretty dang cool. Ditto.
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Looks like a parlor organ that someone converted into an upright. Not a bad idea at all, really.
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It's a Janssen "Modeska". It was in the PTJournal last month or the month before. http://mtr.arcade-museum.com/MTR-1928-87-9/04/
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Is it the same Janssen that now makes benches?
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This one was a link from a craigslist ad. His "refinishing" job is something to see, AND he'll be happy to do the same to your piano for "$1000 - $2000." Seems like he's knowlegeable, he could tell it's a "formal" grand and has all that technical lingo down ("tuning knobs"). And thought you all might benefit from his advice on how to move and set up pianos. 
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That one is really a LuLu!
Frightening, actually.
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This one was a link from a craigslist ad. His "refinishing" job is something to see, AND he'll be happy to do the same to your piano for "$1000 - $2000." Seems like he's knowlegeable, he could tell it's a "formal" grand and has all that technical lingo down ("tuning knobs"). And thought you all might benefit from his advice on how to move and set up pianos. "Walla!" ![[Linked Image]](http://www.well-temperedforum.groupee.net/Custom/Graemlins/hysteric.gif) He would have gotten better results if he'd used a roller...
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I'm glad he patched up the small dings in the music desk. Otherwise, it might look like someone used 30 or so sledge hammers on it. And who needs matching casters if you can balance a piano on two boxes?
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Looks like a parlor organ that someone converted into an upright. Not a bad idea at all, really. Well, it is kind of cool, but I would be worried about buzzes and rattles from the storage annex.
Don, playing the blues in Austin, Texas on a 48" family heirloom Steinway upright, 100 year old, Starr, ca. 100 years old full size upright, Yamaha U30. Yamaha electric.
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The dried lacquer running down the side is a nice touch too.
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Stain color bears a resemblance to old motor oil.
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So he pays me $2,000 to be allowed to do this to my piano? This one was a link from a craigslist ad. His "refinishing" job is something to see, AND he'll be happy to do the same to your piano for "$1000 - $2000." Seems like he's knowlegeable, he could tell it's a "formal" grand and has all that technical lingo down ("tuning knobs"). And thought you all might benefit from his advice on how to move and set up pianos.
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http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/msg/4179633031.html"Francis Bacon Pianos have properties that appreciate in value for reasons of age, craftsmanship, artistic merit and/or historical significance" Really?
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Don, playing the blues in Austin, Texas on a 48" family heirloom Steinway upright, 100 year old, Starr, ca. 100 years old full size upright, Yamaha U30. Yamaha electric.
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It's perfect for one of those "open floor plans"!
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I've done 4 coats of laquer, will do a couple more light sandings to make her even more smooth. ....I'd suggest 80 grit for startes...lol
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Marty in Minnesota
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This is a expenive piano!!! I love the cinder block motif and custom cover with detachable music desk. Make sure you don't low-ball this one. http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/msg/4158063600.html
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