Hi, Ric I looked at the subject line, and assumed it was talking about us. <sick grin> Do you feel that the time schedule for concert pianos leaving their prime might depend partly on the climate they find themselves in? Or just the amount and kind of playing and maintenance they receive? Susan >Its my experience that fine concert grand pianos are at there best >(in general) during the first 5-6 years of their life. I'd also say >that in general pianists seem to prefer a piano that has had a >playing in period. As far as when deterioration begins, I suppose >you need to closer define what you mean by the word... but in the >context of the post that prompted your query I'd say no... that kind >of performance/response deterioration begins after 5-6 years or >so... give or take a year or two depending on the instrument. You >can call me Ric btw... Mr. Brekne... grin... nobody calls me that.
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