Could someone give me a very rough idea of the amount I should be offering for a 25 year old Rushworth Piano please? From the photo it looks in good condition and I will of course get someone I trust to look it over but there isn't an asking price and not being a pianist I don't know where to start!

If it is badged up on the inside of the lid as "RUSHWORTHS" I think it may be a chinese import (from a time, in my opinion, when chinese imports did not have the best reputation). If its badged up as "RUSHWORTH & DRAPERS" its more than 25 years old - it may be that it was reconditioned 25 years ago but is a much older piano.

Pricewise I would go as low as possible, (i'm thinking multiples of tens, rather than multiples of hundreds unless the piano turns out to be an absolute gem ) Check out that it has been tuned regularly (every 6 months ), and recently. If it has'nt, a tuner may have problems bringing it up to pitch

Lift up the lid and remove the front panel and check the hammers and felts for signs of moths or mildew. ( the presence of either is not a good sign!!)

Look on E-bay for price comparitors

good luck !

Paul

Thanks Zappafan!