The way the piano looked when Allan picked it up. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
Urine and beer stains. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
This 1926 penny bears the date the piano was gifted to Delta Psi. “Good luck charm” Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
Ivory key tops won’t hold very well when subjected to spills. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
Allan wears a mask to defend himself against scraping organic material from the key frame. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
The piano case was shipped to Boston where the soundboard was replaced. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
Fixtures used to plot the dimensions of the new soundboard. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
Old board showing may cracks. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
New key covers showing restoration of the wood. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
New Sitka spruce soundboard and maple pinblock. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
Good luck 1926 penny glued in place. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
Good luck 1926 penny glued in place. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
At Meetinghouse Restorations undergoing refinishing. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
Beautiful! Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
Coming together Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
Allan leveling the keys. Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day
Back home Credit: Courtesy of Allan Day

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