Petrof & Renner actions

[Greg Newell]

how long ago did they switch to the Renner actions?

cjbond@geocities.com wrote:

> To List:
>
> I just returned from a local Petrof dealer where I played a new 5'8"
> grand with a Renner action.  The dealer says Petrof just switched to
> Renner actions and that the actions were the same used in
> Schimmel....etc.  Yesterday, I had played this piano straight out of the
> box.  They had a tech in yesterday to tune & regulate the piano.  I was
> very suprised how well it played right out of the box and it played and
> sounded wonderful today.
>
> I've read many of the archives on the Petrof grands with great interest.
> I would like to know if there are others that have come across these
> "new" Petrof grands with the Renner actions, as I am seriously
> considering purchasing this piano for my studio.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Julie Bond