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by Ipayne117
15 Oct 2009, 17:56
Forum: Piano History
Topic: James Farmer
Replies: 1
Views: 4928

James Farmer

We have a James Farmer Aston Street Birmingham, Overstrung Upright Iron Grand. We know it came from a black country pub but nothing else. Our son learnt to play on it and we have just brought him a new piano but it will be sad to see the poor old one go. If anyone can tell us any more about it we wo...
by Ipayne117
08 Oct 2009, 07:19
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Baby Grand investment?
Replies: 11
Views: 17412

Re: Baby Grand investment?

So where would I go to have a look at a Kemble ? What sort of price will we be looking at?
by Ipayne117
04 Oct 2009, 16:02
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Baby Grand investment?
Replies: 11
Views: 17412

Baby Grand investment?

We have had a look at some piano's today and have taken a shine to a baby grand made by Lippmann. It has a nice sound and is 185x155x102 cms is this a good size to invest in at a price of £4500 (new)
by Ipayne117
04 Oct 2009, 15:54
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: The best room in the house?
Replies: 3
Views: 5596

Re: The best room in the house?

unfortunately we only have a small house, if we were to a put a piano in our lounge we would have to sit in the dinning room. However I do agree they are beautiful pieces of furniture as well as wonderful instruments.
by Ipayne117
04 Oct 2009, 10:10
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: The best room in the house?
Replies: 3
Views: 5596

The best room in the house?

This may seem a strange question but where should I be putting my piano? We currently have it in the conservatory but there is no heating in there and it obviously gets very hot in summer and rather cooler in winter months. There is also some condensation. This cant be good for the poor piano, howev...
by Ipayne117
27 Sep 2009, 10:21
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Buying a piano
Replies: 2
Views: 5065

Buying a piano

We currently have a very old and out of tune upright piano inherited or should i say rescued from our local pub during a refurbishment. Our son who is 10 and just doing his grade 3 after taking an interest in this poor unloved piano is very keen to have a baby grand. We have no idea what to buy or w...