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I have a Shaw player piano that was made in Baltimore, probably in the 
1920's or 1930's.  The player works are complete, but the tubing all 
needs replacement.  The piano part had played well, but the piano was 
dropped in a move, and something evidently shifted or became mis- 
aligned; now many of the keys do not sound at all.  There is nothing 
internal that appears visibly wrong or broken.  I have no idea what the 
source of the problem is.

As a result of the drop, the piano top was also damaged.  The top was 
made of sections of wood glued together, covered by a mahogany veneer. 
Corners were broken, as well as the veneer.  It should not be a major 
job to cut and glue in new corners where damaged, and with new veneer, 
all damage should be eliminated.  No other parts of the case were 
damaged.  Aside from the top, the piano still looks good.  My wife 
wants this gone, and I am hoping that there is someone knowledgeable 
about pianos that would like to have it and attempt to restore it.

The piano is in northeast Baltimore.  I can be reached at 410-323-7813 
or email bjblonder@yahoo.com.geentroep (deleting. geentroep). If    
interested in the instrument, please let me know as soon as possible.
 
Bill Blonder