Hello All,  I could use some help coming up with a fair asking price for
one of my pianos.  Lately I've have the urge to buy something new but
definitely do not have the room for a third piano.  Unfortunately my
pumper has to go.

Here's the specs:  Andrew Kohler full upright.  Made 1925 in San
Francisco.  Sounds fantastic.  Professionally refinished quarter-sawn oak
case.  Ivory is in excellent condition (1 very small chip).

Stack is 3 tier Simplex.  Very tight with excellent repetition.  Probably
original condition since all the lead tubing is still there.  I've never
had to mess with it.  Air motor, tracker and transmission look good and
function properly.  Lower vacuum reservoir and foot pumps have been
recovered and pump easily.

Action recently regulated.  Hammers are in good shape.  New bass strings
installed 5 years ago.  No problems with pins, bridges, sound board or
plate.  Tuned yearly by an RPT.  Very clean inside and out.  Has suction
box with reroll and auto shutoff installed.  Motor cannot be heard over
the music because the system is tight and uses minimum vacuum.

I'll probably include at least 100, 88 note rolls to get the new owner
started.  This is a great piano and perfect for someone just getting into
the world of mechanical music.  What should a piano like this sell for?

Please respond directly to me.  I don't want to make Jody or Robbie's
daily tasks any tougher than they already are!

Thanks,

Mike Jardin¶
mjardin@mtest.teradyne.com¶
San Jose, CA