[CAUT] WAPIN INSTALLATION: LIVE!

[Tim Coates]

Thank you Mark, Ron and Ric.  The Wapin Bridge System has become an 
important part of a number of rebuilders skills.  For the record  the 
A/B comparison seminar has been done many times.  And yes we at Wapin 
Company, LLP are all "lowly" technicians.

Ric,  "51" (a 1951 S&SD) which you saw on your visit here was preferred 
by Olga Kern when she was here two weeks ago.  "51" has a Wapin Bridge. 
  I lowered the hammerline an eight of an inch since you saw it and the 
sound hits you so fast it hurts your ears.  But what Olga Kern liked 
was the abililty to play softly.  This is the second time I have worked 
for her.   She was able to overpower the orchestra with this piano.  I 
know most of the people on this list will say "I didn't get to hear 
"51"  before".   As far as I'm concerned, when someone like Olga Kern 
likes a piano you respect the piano.   I never got to hear any of the 
pianos in the Rebuilders Gallery at Rochester before they were rebuilt. 
  And I didn't hear anyone say "Yes, but what did it sound like before?"

I don't believe Mark has given you the full story on the Baldwin D that 
will be retrofit.  He has installed two new soundboards to try and get 
the sound he wants.  Mark knows what he is doing with soundboard 
installation.  From what Mark says it still doesn't sound the way he 
wants.   What will Wapin do?  I guess we'll find out, eh?

Tim Coates


On Nov 3, 2006, at 7:03 PM, Ron Overs wrote:

> Mark and all,
>
> That's a good initiative you've come up with Mark. I must confess that 
> I've been somewhat of a sceptic regarding the Wapin bridge, but on 
> observing Tim Coates at Rochester, he does seem to be a dedicated 
> member of our fraternity. So we should give the Wapin bridge a serous 
> look without prejudice, to try and determine if the concept does have 
> merit. The jury must be still out, since for many of us, we haven't 
> seen an A/B comparison.
>
> I look forward to hearing of the outcome of this test.
>
> Ron O.
>
>
>  It only recently occurred to me, that the nagging questions I have 
> about the
>  whole "Wapin" thing   ( WWW.WAPIN.COM ) would be easily answered, if 
> I could
>  witness an actual installation, with the opportunity to check out the
>  subject piano before and after.
>
>  So that's what we've done; invited veteran Wapin installer Tim 
> Geinert to
>  Brandon University, Monday, November 13th and Tuesday, November 14th, 
> 2006
>  to prove the enticing claims firsthand!
>
>  And since he first agreed, we've upped the ante from a 5'8" Mason & 
> Hamlin,
>  to a 9-foot Baldwin Concert Grand... no pressure Tim!
>
>  Though we've given locals first chance at a seat on the very limited 
> "jury,"
>  we've also reserved a few seats for fellow CAUTs and technicians 
> outside our
>  area, who simply "need" to be a part of this remarkable experience.
>
>  If this means "you," better reply now, you've have ten days to make 
> plans!
>
>  Registration is a paltry $100.00 US, first-come/first-served (see 
> below)
>
>  Sorry I will only be able to reply to APPLICATION INQUIRIES, likely 
> until
>  well after the 14th. I hope you understand.
>
>  Look forward to seeing all who can attend.
>
>  best regards,
>  Mark Cramer,
> Brandon University
> -- 
>
>
> OVERS PIANOS - SYDNEY
>    Grand Piano Manufacturers
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>
> Web http://overspianos.com.au
> mailto:ron at overspianos.com.au
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