>Of course, the folks at Charles R. Walter make sure that a member of the >family signs the pinblock on each piano from the Elkhart factory. Most >have Kevin Walters signature (Charles' son). Occasionally, you'll see >one signed by son-in-law Virgil Wesco. I heard a woman bought a Walter >signed by Virgil. Her friend liked it so much, she demanded one signed >by Virgil! The dealer found one (and only one). It seems Kevin was out >of town on that production day and Virgil had to ship out his pen. Must >be some kind of status thing. I meant "whip out his pen". > >May be corny to some, but I think it's a nice touch. This way you have >someone specifically to praise or blame. Mine is signed by Kevin. I >think the blue pen adds a certain warmth to the sound : - ). > >Don McCallion - don@ct2.nai.net >New Milford, CT "I used to think my brain was the best part of my body. But then I thought, 'look who's telling me.'" - Emo Phillips
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