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New Zealand Herald, Volume 81, Issue 24971, 14 August 1944, Page 4

VALUING A PIANO WORK FOR SPECIALISTS A piano is not. merely a piece of furnitnre. Its main value lies in its mechanism, which is understood by few besides piano technicians. Used pianos may have defects undetected by (he seller, the salesman, or the purchaser. Borer may be present, but not noticeable on casual inspection The plank may bo strained or the frame cracked — thus causing serious tunint? troubles. The sound-board may be sunken, and this produces poor tone. Again the action mav bo worn beyond repair, or hopelessly out-of-date and incapable of improvement. Purchasers of pianos can. however, protect; themselves bv hn.vintc reconditioned instruments from Befrg's—Piano Specialists for over S2 years Bcrk's buy used pianos of all makes, and thoroughly recondition them before re-sellinct Befffr's prices are fair to both hover and seller Owners of pianos that are no loncer re quired are urged to make them available through Best's service for the purpose, of musical education. Begg's pay beat cash prices based on to-dav's values, and will be srlad to receive offers of instruments for sale at. owner s fixed price, or to give their own valuation on any piano—-Advi.