Sunday, May 13, 2018

Eric Herz model "S" for sale (SOLD)

Eric Herz model "S" number 136, made in 1968, AA-fff, 8'x4'/buff, non transposing, solid cherry case and components in pristine condition. Completely restored by me, 2018. Restrung in Röslau German steel and Instrument Workshop brass. Original Herz jack bodies have been adapted to accommodate Hubbard tongues. Voiced in black Delrin plectra. Perfect playing condition, extremely stable. Includes matching bench, canvas cover and basic tool kit. Asking $4,500.



Thursday, April 26, 2018

T. Tomkison square piano





This instrument by Thomas Tomkison, #6464, made in 1823, arrived in  my workshop in deplorable condition. It appears that some form of wildlife had taken up residence in it, and apparently lived comfortably judging by the large amount of leaves, twigs, nuts and berries they left behind.
Not content with only leaves and twigs to build a comfortable nest or nuts and berries to eat, they also chewed away at the top 12 or so hammers and half of the lid prop stick.
After a great degree of restorative work, it sounds and plays magnificently, and has been returned to the Prescott House Museum on Beacon Street, Boston.

Sunday, January 14, 2018

Longman & Broderip square piano #214, circa 1784.

 Came across this in my travels. Unrestored, in pristine, original condition. 








Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Clementi Square Piano #14537

Yet another Clementi square, rescued from a run-down apartment complex, fully restored and ready for delivery to its new home.