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FRANK ZAPPA | OWNED AND PLAYED KURTZMANN GRAND PIANO

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FRANK ZAPPA | OWNED AND PLAYED KURTZMANN GRAND PIANO

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An 88-key Kurtzmann Grand Piano, serial number 88874, together with a duet bench, owned and played by Frank Zappa.

A beautiful instrument from the Zappa collection, which he used to compose music. Zappa was known for using pianos as an integral part of his composition process. He wrote music which his band would read and perform, much like an orchestra. The piano was located in Zappa's home recording studio.

The piano is in good cosmetic condition, it has a few scuffs and scratches which present signs of use. The first key on the piano is non-functional. The piano needs to be tuned.

Provenance:
PROVENANCE The Zappa Trust

COA / LOA:
None

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FRANK ZAPPA | OWNED AND PLAYED KURTZMANN GRAND PIANO

Name: FRANK ZAPPA | OWNED AND PLAYED KURTZMANN GRAND PIANO
SKU: 164574945
Price: 7000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $5,000 - $7,000

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Starting Price $1,500

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