McPhail Grand 1914

5' Ampico Grand 1920's
Brown Mahogany. Built during the 1920's (a rough guess, based on our experience with pianos of similar vintage and style. During a previous refinishing, the serial number has disappeared). At pick-up, we found that this piano had previously been refinished, but all working parts appeared to be original and in good working order in spite of wear. Soundboard and bridges were in good shape. Was originally a player, but the player mechanism had been removed. We considered the piano well worth restoring, especially because the finish was still in good condition and because it was structurally sound. Our special sale price pays for
the improvements we completed, so it's an excellent deal! After our improvements, this piano plays, sounds, and looks like new again!

IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED:

Soundboard, Bridges, Strings, Pins, Pinblock
Completely restring using larger-size pins, all-new strings.

Action, Back Action & Dampers, Keys & Keyframe, Regulation, Tuning
Recondition action, install a good set of used hammers, conduct complete action regulation. Install new key-stop rail. Recondition sustain mechanism. Several tunings until tuning stability is achieved.

Cabinet, Pedal Mechanisms, Casters, Accessories
Matching bench. Enclose space where player mechanism had been removed. Install new lid prop hinge.

SALE PRICE $3,000
NOTE--THIS PIANO IS LOCATED AT THE OWNER'S HOME IN MT. VERNON, WA
The owner, Allan Muia, is selling it as a fundraiser to support a local charitable organization
FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW IT, CALL THE OWNER--
ALLAN MUIA AT (360) 770-1044

Lid at high position

Lid in low position

Side view

Bench, with new cloth cover

Selected pictures of the evaluation and improvement processes taken in our shop
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