Due to the amount of funding, limited availability of original parts, and skill it would require to restore the Apollo to original showroom condition, I have decided to do only a partial restoration. What does this mean? Fundamentally, I'm going to clean the piano, fix any mechanical issues, and refinish areas of the cabinet. Will this actually happen? Hopefully. Will this greatly detract from the value of the piano? You bet! But, since this piano will probably remain mine personally, I'm not too worried about the value.
The piano has a large number of scratches, carvings (thanks, Beth, whoever you are), dings, dents, and gouges in the veneer, primarily on the top board, or lid. Simply cleaning the finish up isn't going to make it look any nicer, so I have opted to completely refinish this area. Mechanically speaking, there is very little to do. Two keys are functioning incorrectly, which will be diagnosed later when the action is removed. As for the rest of the piano, just some vacuuming, dusting, and general cleaning of the cabinet should do the trick. (Pictures of the piano in original condition to follow, soon.)
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- Wisconsin, United States
- I am the DIY-Amateur Style gal behind Restoring the Apollo. I have no experience in actual restoration or refinishing, just common sense and a knack for odd repair jobs. Restoring the Apollo is my first project of this nature, with possibly more to follow.
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