What I've noticed: action doesn't feel as sharp or as fresh as the new M&H50's action that I've tried (despite this, I find it to be quite good and it feels good to play on it) there are a few notes which, when played, make a brief rattling sound (which the dealer has told me would be fixed when brought into my home) there are a few notes which, when played and the key is released, make a weird "wrrzing" noise that is quite audible as the dampers approach to mute the string (the dealer has informed me that this is because it has older dampers and is to be expected but they are willing to fix the few notes where this is quite noticeable). What the dealer has told me: there piano was purchased from a wholesaler there are a few hairline cracks in the soundboard, nothing that's unexpected of a 40 year old piano the piano has been outfitted with brand new hammers from the previous owner (the hammers have not been perfectly aligned but are more than adequate). dream piano aside from the Bosendorfer 214) and while it doesn't match it, it's no slouch - although I find the key length of the modern M&H50 to be much much better. I have compared it with the modern M&H50 (which I absolutely love. I'm a bit put off by the fact that the keys feel a little short but that seems to be a standard thing on some uprights and not others.
I really like the tone of the piano and the thing looks great inside (to my untrained eye). The piano in question is a 1973 used Mason & Hamlin 50 upright. I should mention that I really liked this piano, so I am trying to be as objective as possible in the process because I realize that emotion can play such a huge role in these things and can lead one astray. I have been shopping for an upright for about six months now and doing my research for at least a year and an opportunity has come up and, before I take further action, I'd maybe like to briefly ask for some collective wisdom from PW. but now that I'm about to possibly take the plunge, First Post! yay! Okay.
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