I'm broke so I can't afford to pay professionals. I know to keep it upright and to strap it and pad it in the truck. But I've heard it's best to roll pianos. Unfortunately, I've got two small flights of stairs to go down and up on each end - what's the best way to handle this safely?

I have a 1906 Lagonda Upright Piano. It was cut down in 1954. The claw feet were cut off and the top. Basically they made it look more like an old saloon piano with the mirror on top. I want information on this particullar piano and some pictures of what it would look like restored.

It is a 1925 Beckwith upright piano. The finish is starting to alligator(black and bumpy), turning the sheen to a dull and rough finish on the edges and corners. That is the least of my troubles. My aunt had a male cat, unneutered and he sprayed the piano by the foot pedals. How do I rid the piano of the smell, without stripping, which is very expensive and time consuming? Can I use an oil, ie. lemon, linseed? Will it soak in and condition the wood taking the smell of the cat with the absorbsion? Humidity is making the smell more atomized~WOW! I tried Murphy's oil soap and it left it white/dull in the area. That scared me. This is a beautiful piece and want to hand it down to our grandson someday. Thanking you all for your answers.

what is the best upright for £1000 , used or new ? does it sound like a grand ? is it better than digital ? do they need a service like a grand ?