Estonia

[C. Mike Swendsen]

Dear Anne:
The Estonia Grands used to be brought into Canada and marketed under
that name.  They were a reasonably built instrument.  The ones I had
used delignit for thier pinblocks, a Renner action in the 9' and a I
think a Herrberger-Brooks action on the 6'.  Bridges and rim etc. were
made of hard beach, soundboards were very nicely made.  The Finish was
excellent for polyester resin, much thicker than on any of the Asian
pianos.  
     The only problem that I had with any of them was that there was
insufficient upbearing on the strings as it came up under the V-bar so
there was an ocassional buzz on a Fortisimo blow, it is easily
rectified  by letting the tension down on the strings and shimming the
the brass 'uplift bar'  or replacing it with a thicker one.
That notwithstanding, they were a very good piano for the money.  I
still maintain the ones I sold here in town (about 7or  8 yrs ago) and
they are still like new.

C. Mike Swendsen RPT

Anne Beetem wrote:
> 
> May I pick the minds and opinions, blunt accepted and encouraged, regarding
> the Estonia pianos?  I've seen them advertised by one dealer in the area and
> am curious about their quality.  I'd appreciate hearing from anybody with
> experience with them, or hearsay.
> 
> Thanks all!    Anne
> Anne Beetem
> Harpsichords & Historic Pianos