In-Home Piano Appraisal Form
Please fill out the form to the best of your knowledge. Once payment & the photos are received, your appraisal will be emailed within a few days. Our goal is to provide you with the most up to date and accurate evaluation.
Name to be Listed on the Appraisal
First Name
Last Name
Contact Name
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First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
E-mail
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Address to be Listed on the Appraisal
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Address Where Piano is Located
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Type/Size of Piano
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Choose one
Grand Piano 5'7-5'11
Baby Grand 5'6-5'2
Petite Grand 5'1-Under
Parlor Grand 6'-6'10
Conservatory Grand 6'11-7'11
Concert Grand 8'-9'6
Upright, Full Size >52"
Studio 42"
Console 41"-36"
Spinnet
Length of piano
Piano Brand Name
Steinway, Yamaha, Bechstein, Etc.
Piano Serial/Model #
5-8 numbers and/or letters located on the gold harp.
Approx. Age of Piano
In Years
Condition of the Piano
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Perfect- the piano is like new in every way.
Good- the piano has little to no signs of use.
Fair- the piano has scratches, light knicks, and dings
Poor- the piano has a lot of visible wear n' tear
How does your piano Play?
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Perfectly- all notes work, the tone is rich and deep, and the piano plays expressively.
Good- all notes work, but it could be better
Decent- all notes work, but the piano seems to have issues playing specific chords, notes, sticky etc.
Poorly-some notes work, the piano needs some help.
Unsure
How often is your piano serviced?
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Bi-Annually
Yearly
Every Few Years
It's Been At Least 5 Years
Within The Last Decade
Unsure
Tuning, Regulation, Etc.
Is your piano a Player Piano?
No
Yes, it's an Old Fashioned Roll-Playing Style
Yes, It's a QRS digital player system
Yes, it's a PianoDisc player system
Yes, it's a Yamaha Disklavier
Other
Add any comments or concerns here.
ie. needs refinishing, was in fire, sun damaged, etc.
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Appraiser Assessment
To be filled out by appraiser.
Piano Finish, condition: (case, legs, music desk, lids, etc)
Original
Refinished
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Other
Piano Strings, condition: (tuning pins, bass strings, treble and tenor)
Original Strings & Pins
Partially Restrung
Restrung
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Other
Pin block condition (tune-ability):
Original
Replaced
Tight
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Loose, needs restringing
Loose, needs replacement
Other
Soundboard condition (cracks, restored, etc)
Original
Restored
Replaced
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Cracked, needs restoration
Not cracked, but finish is dried and needs restoration
Other
Bridge condition (fractured, missing bridge pins, merged pins etc)
Original
Restored
Replaced
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Cracked, needs restoration
Other
Keyboard: Key Material (original ivories, ebonies, replaced, plastic, other)
Original, Ivory
Original, Ebony
Needs Restoration; chipped, missing, discolored etc
Plastic, Ivory color
Plastic, Ebony color
Original
Restored
Replaced
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Other
Key Bushings: (tight, loose, etc
Original
Replaced
Excellent (tight, new >20 years old)
Good (normal wear tear, but still good)
Fair (normal wear & tear, slightly loose)
Poor (keys are loose feeling
Need replacement (bushings are loose)
Other
Action Assembly: (hammers, hammer shanks & flanges, wippens etc)
Original Unrestored
Original, Partially Restored
Hammers, shanks & flanges: Original
Hammers, shanks & flanges: Replaced
Wippens: Original
Wippens: Replaced
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Needs Restoration: piano is not playing well, or is over 50+ years old, or parts are worn
Other
Damper Action condition:
Original Unrestored (original damper felt, and damper heads)
Original, Partially Restored (new damper felt, original(not refinished) damper heads
Fully Restored (new damper felt, refinished heads, and new guide rail felt)
Excellent (action is quiet, and felts mute well)
Good (action is quiet,+20 years old, and felts mute well)
Fair (action has some clicks, felt is dampening, but it could be better)
Poor (action is loud and/or loose, notes are ringing (felt is not muting)
Needs Restoration
Other
Pedal Assembly condition:
Original Unrestored
Fully Restored (all new trap work felt & leather, all new rest felt and leather inside pedal lyre/ pedal assembly)
Excellent (pedal action is quiet, and felts mute well)
Good (pedal action is quiet,+20 years old, and felts are quiet)
Fair (pedal action has some clicks, felt is hardening, it could be better)
Poor (pedal action is loud and/or loose)
Needs Restoration
Other
Hardware Type & Condition:
Brass
Nickel
Mixed
Excellent (still bright & shiny)
Good (slightly tarnished)
Fair (noticeable tarnish, wear and tear)
Poor (needs deep polishing or plating)
Other
Overall condition:
Mint
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Needs Restoration
Prior Services (fully restored)
Prior Services (partial rebuilding)
Regularly Maintained
Tone Quality - Excellent
Tone Quality - Good
Tone Quality - Fair
Tone Quality - Poor
Other
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