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I recently looked at an antique piano that was worked on by a piano technician: bridle straps replaced, looks like hammers reshaped, new keytops and bushings and a tuning. The inside looks really clean and the case is in great shape. It's a Victor by Bush and Lane. However, when I played the piano, ...

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What is your opinion about purchasing an antique restored piano versus buying something newer. I love the look of the older pianos but I want something with a rich sound and obviously that will stay in tune.

I'm looking at two upright pianos, a Shattuck (not sure what date) and a 1915 Doherty, both have been restored inside and out. Does anyone have any knowledge about these makers? I have not played them yet as the locations are quite far and I'm trying to get info on each before I make the drive. What...