Unfortunately, there are a lot of piano tuners and technicians out there who do not believe that heirloom instruments deserve restoration and preservation. I have clients approach me asking, “Is my antique piano worth restoration?” My answer is almost always YES because of what I have seen in the real market over the past several years. It is rare that we encounter those who take much middle-ground on the subject. “It seems as if there are two basic mindsets in the piano industry: Those who value their heirloom pianos, and those who think they are junk.