Very old Bluthner

dunrosa · Post by **dunrosa** » 18 Jun 2004, 09:41

We have a very old Bluthner Grand (6ft) - it has been estimated that it was made between 1880 and 1885. We are at the stage of having to replace it, but are very restricted by budget and space. Do you have advice on what to do with the Bluthner? We want to "dispose" of it wisely and sensitively, esp. as it was left to us in a Will!

Post by **Barrie Heaton** » 18 Jun 2004, 17:20

Depends were you live how you sell it

What is your budget for a new piano you could have you old Bluthner restored

Barrie,

dunrosa · Post by **dunrosa** » 18 Jun 2004, 20:56

It's a church piano - in Aberdeen. We've looked at rebuilding, but think it will be way beyond our budget. Talking about only &2000 for replacement, but if we could get something for the Bluthner it would be a bonus! We've had one offer of someone to take it off our hands for the cost of moving it...

Post by **Barrie Heaton** » 18 Jun 2004, 22:28

Give this guy a ring 0800 0742667 http://www.pianoplus.co.uk/
And
01450 - 870303
www.fulcher-music.co.uk

The first guy is always on the lookout for grands he should be able to do you a deal for you grand and the 2K for a second hand Yamaha U1 a bit of haggling on you part

The second guy is a bit closer and may do you a deal

Bluthners of that age normally fetch 400 + form the trade depending on the condition.

Barrie,