LATEST UPDATE OF THIS PAGE: 7/9/04

Previous Projects

 

50" Behning & Sons Upright #31734

Mahogany cabinet. Built in 1903. Reconditioned and refinished by Ray’s Piano Service, Winter 2002-2003.

IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED:

Recondition—Clean, install new hammers, install new bridle tapes, install new damper pads, tighten screws, replace additional defective parts, rebush keys as needed.

Complete Regulation—All adjustments to ensure that piano plays like new, tune to A-440

Refinish Cabinet—Repair veneer as needed. Strip and sand cabinet and all panels. Apply stain and lacquer.  Install new rubber buttons. Clean and polish all metal parts. Reassemble.
SCHEDULE:

Purchased: August 2002

Restoration completed: December 2002

Delivered to buyer in Tacoma, WA: February 2003
 

1903 Behning & Sons Upright - "After" picture:


 

 

"Close-up" of new fallboard decal and keyboard:

 

"Before" picture: