• Guys, we've spent considerable money converting the Les Paul Forum to this new XenForo platform, and we have ongoing monthly operating expenses. THE "DONATIONS" TAB IS NOW WORKING, AND WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY DONATIONS YOU CAN MAKE TO KEEP THE LES PAUL FORUM GOING! Thank you!

NVPD! Or, I Got Your Brazilian Rosewood Right Here!!!

Steve Craw

Steve Craw

Formerly Lefty Elmo
Joined
Sep 9, 2004
Messages
5,305
Update: Since Photobucket is holding my pics hostage, I'll suggest going to the end for the pics.

My wife's cousin is working on an old farmhouse, and asked if I was interested in buying the grand piano that's in the house. I'm a Piano Tuner-Technician for almost fourty years, so I get these calls all the time. When I got there, THIS is what I found. An 1880 Weber, 6 feet, 3 inches, Roccoco Style in BrazilianRosewood! $250.00 and it's yours! Sold!!! I will restore it in the Spring.
 
Last edited:
renderit

renderit

Well-known member
Joined
Jan 19, 2009
Messages
10,970
Holy Chit! I would have had a hard time not wetting myself! $250? Damn! I'd do 10X that.
 
pinefd

pinefd

Well-known member
Joined
Jan 22, 2004
Messages
3,060
Hmmm...I see a little nick and scratch on the left hand side, just above the keyboard. I'm afraid it's a basket case. But at least it's an ideal conversion candidate. I envision a whole bunch of fingerboards, some sets of acoustic backs and sides, etc.! :dude:



:laugh2:



Congrats on the score, Steve!


Frank
 
Tom Wittrock

Tom Wittrock

Les Paul Forum Co-Owner
Joined
Aug 2, 2001
Messages
42,567
pinefd said:
Hmmm...I see a little nick and scratch on the left hand side, just above the keyboard. I'm afraid it's a basket case. But at least it's an ideal conversion candidate. I envision a whole bunch of fingerboards, some sets of acoustic backs and sides, etc.! :dude:



:laugh2:



Congrats on the score, Steve!


Frank
Click to expand...

You beat me to it, Frank. :hee
 
J T

J T

Well-known member
Joined
Oct 20, 2005
Messages
10,507
Beautiful!



Ha Ha $250 and get it outta here! :hee
 
J T

J T

Well-known member
Joined
Oct 20, 2005
Messages
10,507
Whoo Man!
:bug

They don't make em like that anymore!
 
J T

J T

Well-known member
Joined
Oct 20, 2005
Messages
10,507
1880 Ivory is OK

US Fish ad wildlife service
What is meant by the ESA antiques exception?
The import, export and interstate sale (sale across state lines) of listed species or their parts is prohibited without an ESA permit except for items that qualify as “antique”.
To qualify as antique, the importer, exporter or seller must show that the item meets all of these criteria:

  • It is 100 years or older;
  • It is composed in whole or in part of an ESA-listed species;
  • It has not been repaired or modified with any such species after December 27, 1973; and
  • It is being or was imported through an endangered species “antique port.”
 
Steve Craw

Steve Craw

Formerly Lefty Elmo
Joined
Sep 9, 2004
Messages
5,305
pinefd said:
Hmmm...I see a little nick and scratch on the left hand side, just above the keyboard. I'm afraid it's a basket case. But at least it's an ideal conversion candidate. I envision a whole bunch of fingerboards, some sets of acoustic backs and sides, etc.! :dude:



:laugh2:



Congrats on the score, Steve!


Frank
Click to expand...

Pianos are veneered, so not much solid rosewood to re-purpose. The amazing thing is, the profit potential is so massive after the restoration, it would keep from cutting up anything. I've seen similar 1880's Webers with this cabinet go in the 35-45K range.
 
Steve Craw

Steve Craw

Formerly Lefty Elmo
Joined
Sep 9, 2004
Messages
5,305
Quick update the stripping of the old finish is underway, yielding the sweet smell of Brazilian Rosewood.
 
Last edited:
Steve Craw

Steve Craw

Formerly Lefty Elmo
Joined
Sep 9, 2004
Messages
5,305
With extremely rare exception, pianos have no antique value, rather their value comes from being a quality brand and a well-playing instrument. Restoration is a value-enhancing undertaking.
 
J T

J T

Well-known member
Joined
Oct 20, 2005
Messages
10,507
And looks to be labor intensive.

Keep us updated! Nice job so far!
 
Z

zoommutt

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 15, 2003
Messages
1,454
That is just so pretty! Enjoy it. Was I the only one seeing many guitar necks in that piano shot?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top