[CAUT] deterioration from aging

[Laurence Libin]

Some folks believe stringed instruments improve tonally for at least a while 
after they're built as the strings settle and the wood flexes (and before 
they inevitably begin to deteriorate). Does Mr. Brekne mean that pianos are 
at their prime when fresh out of the factory, and deterioration begins 
almost immediately? Or do they need to be 'played in' to sound and feel at 
their best?
Laurence

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Brekne" <ricb at pianostemmer.no>
To: <caut at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 7:41 AM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Bergen Internation Festival


...........>  The difference between a very new
> instrument in the prime of its bloom, and an aging one becomes more and 
> more apparent.  .........