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Is it a harpsichord?
Rather boxey, wood is much lighter and wider grain than pianos I've seen. Simplistic design, looks like a laquer finish, not certain cause I've never seen laquer alligator before.
Found in a friend's basement, has a musty odour and have no idea if it plays or quality of sound.
I'm looking for a production marque so I can date it and get a read on specs before I do anything to wood. If its a true antique, it would be sensible to live with a wart and do a careful cleaning instead of a re-finish. I don't think a piano tuner is qualified to have a go at the workings inside.
My friend is contemplating "fixing and selling" or sticking a flower pot on top? Ideas? Opinions?
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- morrisLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
It probably is an old piano, A harpsichord would need to be hundreds of years old and were usually made very ornate. They also have a different sound (almost metalic). Old pianos can be beautiful pieces, but they rarely are very valuble. Most people don't like the large- hard to move around issues.