1920 Steinway & Sons Model M – Restored – Renner Action – $34,000.

Instrument identification,
- Steinway & Sons Model M, Serial No.198945.
- Manufactured in New York. Completed July 9, 1920. From the heart of Steinway's "Golden Age."
- Length: 5 feet 7 inches.
- Finish: Hand-rubbed satin ebony.
- Location: West Los Angeles, California.

Factory provenance and ownership.
- Steinway & Sons' factory records confirm completion on July 9, 1920 and purchase by B. J. Sheppard Music Co. of Savannah, Georgia on July 15, 1920.
- Owner acquired the piano from David L. Abell Fine Pianos in Los Angeles in the early 1960s.

Restoration and action replacement.
- Frank Muslar Piano Refinishing of Los Angeles completed extensive restoration, August 2001, - Master technician the late Daniel Ene installed German Renner wippens, hammer shaping, complete action regulation, lubrication, tuning and voicing.
- Mr. Ene's April 27, 2015 appraisal describes the piano as completely restored, documenting replacement strings, refinished soundboard and plate, replacement damper felts, replated hardware and German Renner action components.

Independent technical examination.
- Neema Pazargad, Director of Piano Technology at the Colburn School, performed a comprehensive examination and tuning. His October 8, 2026 report describes the instrument:
- Well maintained and nicely restored.
- Original Steinway soundboard and bridges in excellent condition, without visible cracks or separations.
- Replacement Renner hammers, shanks, flanges and wippens/repetition assemblies in excellent condition.
- Original pinblock remains in service.
- Light and responsive action.
- Lively and balanced tone.
- Cabinet and plate finishes in good condition
- Successful tuning to A440.

Professional detailing.
- Master refinisher Enrique Pantoja of Phenoyd Nunley's Classic Woods completed detailing of the piano's traditional satin ebony cabinet and internal components, October 31, 2026, .

Recorded musical demonstration.
- Virtuoso pianist Elaine Lin of USC’s Thornton School of Music recorded excerpts from Chopin and Brahms to demonstrate the instrument's expressive capabilities, November 4, 2026,

- Chopin Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2 - for warmth, singing melody and middle-register balance.
- Brahms Klavierstűcke, Op. 76 No. 1 - for bass resonance, power and clarity.
- Chopin Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. posth. - for treble clarity, fluid passagework and action responsiveness.

Supporting documentation and recording.
- Steinway & Sons factory confirmation.
- Frank Muslar restoration, August 3, 2001.
- Daniel Ene service invoice.
- Daniel Ene appraisal, April 27, 2015.
- Neema Pazargad inspection report, October 8, 2026.
- Enrique Pantoja detailing invoice, October 31, 2026.
- Elaine Lin recorded performance, November 4, 2026.
- Detailed photographic portfolio.

Purchase terms.
- Offered for private sale at $34,000.
- Available for personal inspection, playing and independent technical examination by appointment in West Los Angeles.
- Purchaser responsible for professional moving and insurance
- Please contact the owner for inspection appointment.