Everett Piano Value – Assessing an Everett Piano’s Worth

If you’re seeking to potentially purchase an Everett piano, and you’re interested in learning the Everett piano value for a specific model, you’ve come to the right place.  In this article, we will break down how to examine an Everett piano’s true worth, as well as highlight a handful of examples of what Everett piano’s are selling for on the open market to give you a good idea of how well they’re valued.

Assessing an Everett Piano’s Worth

The Everett Piano Company originated in Boston, Massachusetts, and was mostly known for their upright pianos built in Michigan. They were never one of the most well-known or highest-valued piano brands available and were eventually absorbed into Yamaha and faded from the public eye. Despite this, there is no doubt that Everett produced quality upright and grand pianos during the peak of its production.

So let’s take a look at a few examples of what Everett pianos are selling on the open market to better gauge how well they are truly valued.

1) The first piano to consider is an Everett Studio Piano selling for $499 off of Piano Mart. Everything looks to be very well-taken care of, and from what I can see in the pictures, there’s minimal damage. Beyond that, the piano was only manufactured in 1983, and the finish and paint job look intact. Although depreciation does take a significant toll after forty years, this looks like a very well-taken care of piano. I’d say this price is a little low, as I wouldn’t sell it for anything less than $1000. 

2) The next piano here is an Everett Console Piano, which actually was sold via Reeder Pianos. This piano was also produced in 1983 (just six years prior to Everett officially coming to an end in 1989).

This is another piano that looks to be very well-cared for. Additionally, the sales page stated that technicians have inspected the piano and deemed it more than acceptable (meaning that it had tight tuning pins and no notable damage). It seems to have been reconditioned (which is not as thorough as a restoration, but still addresses some issues that may be caused by age) and sold for $3,750.

The reconditioning process includes things like leveling the keys, adjusting let-off and backchecks, tightening action screws and polishing keytops (amongst other things). 

If you want to hear what an Everett upright piano made around this time sounds like nowadays (in this case, a 1979 Everett piano), check out the video below:

3) Next is a century-old Everett Grand Piano also selling from Piano Mart for $4,500. The wood is ebony, and the date is estimated to be somewhere between 1920 to 1930. Although grand pianos do typically sell for more than upright pianos (consoles, studios, etc.), this price is very high for an unrestored piano that old.

The keys have been refurbished, which does restore some of the value, but there’s no other indication of restoration here. Although difficult to do, it’s possible to maintain a piano well for this long; still, I probably wouldn’t price it this high without other work having been done (if it was needed, of course).

4) Our fourth piano is a beautiful Everett Baby Grand Piano that can be found on Klaviano (this piano is actually being offered up by Graves Piano & Organ through the Klaviano marketplace). From the pictures on the webpage, this is a gorgeous instrument—very eye-catching, sophisticated, and made for performance. Although no date or serial number is listed, it seems to be very well-taken care of, and website boasts a “bright, jazzy tone.”

The asking price is $7875. This does seem like quite a bit, but as stated, baby grands are going to be one of the more expensive models, and this piano looks new. As long as the sound quality is actually good and there is no damage to note, this is a solid asking price.

5) The fifth piano takes a significant leap in price: this 1897 hand-carved Everett Eastlake Victorian Upright Piano sold for an impressive $17,500 (after total restoration) from the Antique Piano Shop.

This piano was a bit of a special case: at the time it was posted, the piano had not been completely restored, and it was reflected in the pictures. It looks like an old piano, and I’d imagine the unrestored sound would’ve have a muddled, tinny edge to it, worsened by time.

However, restoration truly brings pianos back to their glory days, and $17,500 would be a fair price for a 19th century upright piano restored to virtually new condition.  There’s a reason why this beauty found a buyer.

5) The final piano, from the same seller, is in a similar situation.  Here, the asking price for this red mahogany Everett Sheraton Baby Grand Piano, manufactured in 1902, was $26,000 after restoration (yes, it has since been sold).

However, the pictures on the website are not of a $26,000 piano, as it had not yet been restored to completion at the time the photos were taken. The pictures reflect a piano well over a hundred years old, and if no prior restoration has taken place, I’d imagine the sound would be lacking. Since it is a baby grand, typically worth more than an upright, I’d place its value around $3000. However, once it’s been restored, I have no doubt the new owner of this $26,000 will be happy with his or her investment.

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Everett Piano Value – What Affects Its Worth?

Although all piano brands have their nuances, some universal things to consider when determining the value of any piano are the following: age and associated depreciation, condition, sound quality, material, and brand recognition. Just like cars, pianos depreciate over time. The inner parts, the longer they’re wound tight or exposed to different elements of their surroundings, can become loose or damaged, and the overall performance is diminished. Once you find the age, you can find the approximate depreciation. 

Condition is another big factor—no matter how new the piano is, or how beautifully it was crafted, it’s not worth very much is the sound is indicative of severe damage. Severe damage may include missing keys, missing pegs on the inside, broken strings, broken hammers, or other broken or damaged pieces that directly influence the sound of the piano. If there’s enough serious damage, you may want to consider a partial restoration before you sell, depending on what the deficit in money spent and money gained will be.

The kind of wood used also plays a role, though not as importantly as some other factors. Mahogany and ebony are usually going to be the most expensive, but certain kinds of varnish can have an impact, too. Sound quality also plays a large role, and this can be affected by damage, as well. More often, though, the strings just need to be tuned.

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How to Determine the Value

Sometimes, it can be daunting—even downright overwhelming—to try to find the value of a piano ourselves. They’re complex instruments, and their values are determined by equally complex factors. Appraisals are great tools for beginners to consult, either to confirm what you’ve concluded yourself, or to help you get an idea of the value that you can supplement with your own research.

Appraisals are generally anywhere from $50 to $500, depending on who you choose, and are usually done in-home (or wherever the piano is located). Although most of the criteria are easy to figure out individually, analyzing them in such a way that they yield a numerical value can be difficult, so this is something to think about. 

If you’d like to try it yourself, I’d start by finding the serial number. Once you find it, use it to find the age of your piano by using this site, which organizes serial numbers by brand and gives you an associated date range of production.

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Conclusion 

Although we take a concerted effort to estimate the true Everett piano value, a piano’s worth is ultimately based on a large variety of factors.  Whether it’s related to age, a piano being out of tune, or the instrument becoming damaged over time, the true value of a piano is most determined on a case by case basis.  With that said, hopefully this article has better been able to enlighten you on what you can expect to purchase (or sell) your Everett piano for on the open market!

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