Frequently Asked Questions
HOW OLD IS MY PIANO OR ORGAN?
WHAT IS MY ANTIQUE PIANO OR ORGAN WORTH?
IS MY ANTIQUE INSTRUMENT WORTH THE INVESTMENT OF RESTORATION?
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY PIANO OR ORGAN IS AN ANTIQUE?
IS IT TRUE THAT REFINISHING MY ANTIQUE PIANO OR ORGAN WILL RUIN ITS VALUE?
IF MY PIANO HAS A CRACKED SOUNDBOARD, IS IT RUINED?
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY PIANO OR ORGAN KEYS ARE REAL IVORY?
IS MY ANTIQUE PIANO OR ORGAN MADE OF SOLID WOOD OR VENEER?
I’VE ALWAYS HEARD THAT MY UPRIGHT PIANO WAS REALLY AN “UPRIGHT GRAND” OR “CABINET GRAND.” WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
CAN MY ANTIQUE PIANO BE TUNED TO MODERN CONCERT PITCH?
HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY ANTIQUE PIANO BE TUNED?
SHOULD MY UPRIGHT PIANO BE KEPT ON AN INSIDE WALL?
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY ANTIQUE PIANO OR ORGAN ORIGINALLY CAME WITH A STOOL OR A BENCH?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GRAND PIANO AND A BABY GRAND PIANO?