Aside from a bit of tuning, this piano is ready to go! See the photos posted around this blog for more. This is really an incredible deal - the piano is in excellent shape, it only needs to be tuned - which is the reason why I have it listed so much lower than the appraised value. In fact, one cat tends to "play it" as he walks to his window perch. The piano has always been dusted and polished - it has never been around smokers, however it does live in the same home as cats. It is in good working condition and you can rent it for a very reasonable monthly rate of 40. Lester pianos were known for their superior tone quality and fine craftsmanship this piano has all indications of being a very nice instrument after. The piano can be finished in either a brown or red mahogany finish. #LESTER PIANO BETSY ROSS SPINET VALUE PLUS#The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown however, you must consider the condition and make-ready cost of the instrument in question, plus the popularity of the style and finish. The piano is made of beautiful imported Honduran Mahogany wood under the old deteriorated finish and is of the Mission style. This piano has lived up to that standard. Betsy Ross Spinet Piano made by Lester Philadelphia U.S.A. This model was designed to be an affordable piano with the durability to last many years. It comes with the original piano bench which opens to hold music and books (same color, same wood). Lester was a piano company in Philadelphia, and the Betsy Ross spinet was its most well-known design. Piano Forums at Piano World: Lester Betsy Ross Spinet Good luck 09-14-2008, 04:09 PM pathways : 8 posts, read. It is a 1953 Lester piano - the model is the Betsy Ross Spinet #239371. The most accurate way to determine a used pianos value is to have a local piano technician - who has knowledge of the piano sales market - perform a detailed onsite assessment of the pianos condition and appraise its value. I need to make space in my home and that is why I am selling this family treasure. I played it more when I was growing up and then I got into other instruments once I became an adult. The piano has always been in homes - climate controlled living rooms and it has not been moved much (only twice in over 50 years). It has been about six years since it was last tuned (I no longer play it) and I was told that this is the type of piano that needs to be tuned in stages (can't stretch the strings too tight all at once). It was appraised by for $1450.00 when fully tuned. I am selling the piano for $900 or best offer. It is in great condition - in fact, the last time it was tuned, the piano tuner mentioned that due to its being in such excellent condition, that if I ever wanted to sell it, that he would love to know about it first. This beautiful instrument has been in the family for all its life, well taken care of and loved.
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