None should be out of tune, muted, or silent. However, the company who made it is virutally unknown. When he bought it he paid 200 for it and the seller (it was a Piano store) told him it was made in the 1880s. Keyboard Condition: First, check each key at soft and loud volumes. Some pianos do not have serial numbers when they are manufactured as House Brands for large retailers.Exterior damage will lower the piano’s desirability, but it can also indicate deeper issues. Determine the Condition of Your Piano Inspecting the piano’s exterior is crucial it will be the first thing a potential buyer will notice, and it will clue them in on the instrument’s overall quality. If you want to figure out its worth yourself, you’ll need to do some legwork before you can move forward.
Stieff Piano Company purchased The Shaw Piano Company and moved their factories to Baltimore, MD. The Shaw Piano Company was established in Erie, PA in 1890.
A qualified piano technician can take an in-depth look at your instrument and give you a fairly accurate dollar amount and sometimes proof of appraisal.
Many factors determine the value of your -one of the biggest being its overall condition.
