[CAUT] bechstein opinions sought

[Matt Grossman]

John, I am an RPT and also a Bechstein dealer in the Louisville, KY area. I
would judge the older Bechsteins on a one by one basis (I have rebuilt a
couple). There were some plate problems as late as the 80's. Rebuilding is
tricky and exacting. The new ones (last 5 years) are far and away fantastic!
Gorgeous tone, smooth ultra-responsive touch and tremendous power when you
want or need it. The concert grand model 280 is simply without peer,
possessing all of the above in mass quantities. (Berlin Philharmonic bought
one last year. I sold one to a Baptist church in Georgia and Campbellsville
University, Kentucky last year) It trumps the NY Steinway D in my opinion. I
have 2 model 192's available and in addition, a 208 and 232. See my website
for more info or contact me. 
Kindest regards
Matt Grossman, RPT
www.vintagepianoworks.com

-----Original Message-----
From: John Minor [mailto:jminor at uiuc.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 3:19 PM
To: caut
Subject: [CAUT] bechstein opinions sought

I have a private customer who has asked me a few questions about Bechsteins,
and I have minimal experience with these. I'd be interested in hearing
opinions on the following:

How do Bechsteins compare with Steinway(9')?

What about the models that were produced in the early 60s? Was that a good
time, or were they not so good during that period?

Thanks for any help.

John Minor
University of Illinois