I spoke with an older man the other day and he wants to turn an old Steinway Grand piano into a desk. He says it's one of the first made, and it's square, but not an upright (I haven't seen it yet). The man that gave him the idea had done several before, but he moved and can no longer be found. I've Googled the web and SMC, and found nothing about this topic or a square Steinway Grand.
I suggested he get it appraised for restoration, and he said he has had two people, including a concert piano tuner, tell him the thing is in such bad shape it wouldn't be worth it.
Does anyone out there have any info about doing this to a grand piano, or even info about a square grand piano?
Thanks.