Bill Kelly is playing a 6 feet 2 inch Lester Parlor Grand Piano that has been completely restored by Tommy L. Wilson, RPT & Terry L. Wilson in Dyersburg, Tennessee. It took over five months to restore this wonderful masterpiece. As you can tell it sounds wonderful. Bill Kelly who is playing the piano has performed at Carnegie Hall and has recorded two CDs. Mr. Kelly claims that this Lester Grand piano plays better than any piano he has ever played in over twenty years including new Knabe Grand Piano, Baldwin, Samick, even several nine foot Steinways and Bosendorfers.
Case Restoration
Special care was given to case restoration. The case and accessories were carefully striped of the old finish, hand sanded to retain superior sound, dutifully inspected and artfully restored. Each coat of finish was allowed to fully cure for 24-hours before another coat was applied. The last coat was allowed to cure for two weeks before hand rubbing began.
Action Restoration
•White Keys Cleaned and Newly key-topped
•Sharp keys newly topped with genuine ebony
•New Renner backchecks
•New Brass Capstans
•Keyframe hand rubbed finished along with Hammer shanks rail and wippen rail
•New Front rail and balance rail pins installed
•Key height leveled and key depth set
•New back rail, Front rail and Balance rail felt installed
•Chrome plated Action Brackets
•Newly finished wood action parts
•New let-off buttons and Chrome Regulating Screws
•Action rebuilt with only the finest Renner custom made wippens, shanks, flanges, and hammers
•Action custom regulation
•Custom Made Bass wires
•All treble wires custom fitted to piano
•Restoration of the top and music rack hinges with chrome
•Plate newly finished with a Deep gold tint
•All plate Bolts, Screws, and Nose Bolts plated Chrome.
•Genuine legs and unique pedal lyre newly finished with hand rubbed lacquer finish
•Piano was also accompanied with New Artist Bench
This Lester Parlor Grand Piano was originally crafted in 1912 and painstakingly restored by second generation, Tommy L. Wilson, and third generation, Terry L. Wilson of the late Charles A. Wilson.
In Summary
Nothing has been spared in design, craftsmanship, and delicate restoration of this unique Lester Piano. It offers a satisfying experience for anyone who appreciates superior craftsmanship. Simply put, this piano is truly one of a kind.
Tommy L. Wilson is a Registered Piano Technician in good standings with the Piano Technicians Guild. Since 1960 he has been tuning and restoring pianos for people such as: Mickey Gilley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Oak Ridge Boys, Beach Boys, Dixie Carter, Eddie Hooker, Robin Davis, Bill Kelly, Ronnie Milsap, Jerome Rose, and Elvis Presleys white Knabe Grand Piano.
If you would like to purchase this piano or want your piano restored call Tommy L. Wilson, RPT 731-445-3596 or email twilson@cableone.net
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July 13th, 2009 at 9:26 am
This is a really …
This is a really nice video. You played this very well, if you play on a normal piano the sound quality won’t be this good because this is a grand piano but your playing is very surprising.
July 13th, 2009 at 9:26 am
I never expected to …
I never expected to find Lester pianos on youtube (or such nice playing either on one!). My own is a 1920’s vintage, restored in the 1980’s, with also the brilliant tone of the treble and overall responsiveness after so many years mentioned here.
July 13th, 2009 at 9:26 am
wow ur so good my …
wow ur so good my brain cant process it
July 13th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Your a great pianist
Your a great pianist
July 13th, 2009 at 9:26 am
beautiful piano and …
beautiful piano and song
July 13th, 2009 at 9:26 am
ah beautifully …
ah beautifully played, really skilled. that is the tune that is in the american airlines animated commercials!!
July 13th, 2009 at 9:26 am
i love red pianos!n
i love red pianos!n