How much is a Wurlitzer piano model 2626 serial number 1217050 worth?

Answer 1

The value of a piano very rarely has to do with the make, model or serial number. The only cases where a piano might be notable in this way would be if the specific piano had some kind of history associated with it, like, perhaps, the piano that Prokofiev used to practice on. (And, in fact, that piano is probably either very worn down, or has been reworked so many times that it hardly has any of Prokofiev's magic left in it!)

Anyway. The value of any piano can only be properly assessed by a piano technician. It is, in fact, part of a piano technician's training and experience. The technician will evaluate the piano's condition, suitability for continued use, tone qualities (and if and how the tone might be improved or changed), and structural integrity.

To be honest, and straight forward, a piano's value (besides some historical or personality-related thing) is solely based on its tone, playability and to some extent, appearance. When all is said and done, a piano is a major piece of furniture, and this actually affects how some folk value an instrument which will occupy significant square footage in their home!

Some of the things that reduce a piano's value:

* infestation by rodents or bugs which have eaten/chewed parts of the piano or left residues. Disinfecting a rodent-infested piano is so difficult to do reliably without making the instrument even more poisonous than it already is that it is rare that anyone bothers * moisture. If the wood (especially in the Pin Block) is too dry, the piano will be hard to tune. If the lack of moisture has allowed the immense pressures on the pins to compress the wood enough, the pinblock may need to be replaced. This is not a simple repair. Likewise, but in the opposite direction, if the wood has been damaged by water or even moisture, the piano may have little value left to it. Rust on the strings, rust in the 'harp' (the brass-looking frame, which is usually cast iron with a brass-colored paint), etc may compromise those parts and endanger the whole instrument. * maintenance history. A piano which has been regularly tuned and maintained, hammers refelted when worn too far to revoice, etc, will be worth much more than a piano which has sat for years, without tuning. * Application of a working humidity-control system. (This applies to areas with seasons.) The change of humidity has far more affect, which are more long-lasting, than the effects of temperature. Leave a piano in a building with good humidity control overnight in the winter, and it will go out of tune as the temperature drops. Bring the temperature up the next day, and the piano will come back in tune (usually.) Change the humidity by 40% and then bring it back to the original humidity, and the piano will not return to its original tuning. Moreover, long-term effects of warping and unwarping with humidity changes can significantly shorten the working life of a piano. (Also note: room humidifiers can, even in fairly well-sealed rooms, cause short-term wild fluctuations in humidity, rather than long-term stability!) There are many more things that can affect piano value. The best way to keep the value of a piano is to ensure that it is regularly tuned and inspected by a technician. The best way to find the value of a piano is to have a technician evaluate it, and the best way to get back lost value from a piano is to have it worked on by a piano technician. As in any realm of life, second opinions are valuable, and certification indicates proven ability. In the US, the Guild of Piano Technicians is the testing and certifying body for Piano Technicians: they are worth contacting to find the certified technicians in your area.

Answer 2

It depends on its quality. If it has broken parts, scratches, etc, probably not much. I suggest you seek out a piano store near you with lots of pics from all angles including the keys and inside, and ask them.

Answer 3

Model 236 was a Louis XV style case.

This piano has 73 notes rather than 88 notes. Wurlitzer built only a limited number of these little pianos during the "˜30s and "˜40s era. They were designed for smaller homes and apartments of the era, making them ideal for people with limited space for a baby grand. The lid was split and was hinged in the center and opened up much like a butterfly.

One would need to know the serial number and contact a piano dealer in their area to have it looked at and have a value assessed. Value is based on condition too (finish, no broken keys or strings, everything fully working and the piano is in decent tune).

Answer 4

Fair Market Value is "What a willing buyer will pay a seller for an item."

Answer 5

Around $1800 if in excellent condition.