At long last, my 1806 Broadwood has entered my workshop for restoration.
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About Me
- Dale Munschy
- South Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States
- After a 20+ years career as a professional pianist/musician, with a secondary, 30 years career tuning and restoring pianos, I have focused my interests and efforts in the building and restoration of historical stringed keyboard instruments, an extremely rewarding, sometimes challenging endeavor. To date, I have designed and built three harpsichords, specifically, a Flemish Double, a transposing Flemish Single, and a double transposing French Single. I have done countless restorations of harpsichords, virginals, clavichords, and fortepianos by builders including Dowd, Herz, Sutherland, Challis, Dolmetsch, Russell, Pleyel, and Belt. I have recently completed the restorations of a Stodart Compensator Grand Fortepiano, makers no.7388, circa 1827/28, and an 1806 Broadwood grand fortepiano, makers number 3448. I have restored instruments for Harvard University, The Curtis Institute of Music, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Clark University, and have an extensive client list of prominent harpsichordists and fortepianists.
How much would an instrument as this cost restored?
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Hello Karl,
DeleteI am so sorry for the very delayed response. I have not updated my blog in several months, and only came across your comment/question tonight.
This instrument would be valued anywhere between $50,000-$60,000, though it is NOT for sale.
Hello, I would like to know more about this instrument, since I am the owner of a Broadwood from1805 with the serial number 3378. It is in very good condition and needed just little restauration.
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NP
I would be happy to answer any questions. Please be more specific.
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