James, A couple of thoughts. All of the brands that have been mentioned are quite reputable as are such names as Seiler, Schimmel, Baldwin, Young Chang, etc. Frankly, I feel that you can get a fine product from any of these manufacturers. However, the biggest difference is in how the instrument is prepared at the dealership and how the instrument is maintained after the sale. Every new piano needs attention to the details in order to perform as you desire it to. Therefore, a dealer who uses an RPT to get your piano ready should be providing a better product that the dealer who hires in the cheapest labor possible. Further, the instrument will only perform as well as it is maintained. In the long run, buy the best piano you can find and be sure that it was treated properly from the time it's unpacked until it's retired Allan Allan L. Gilreath, RPT Assistant Director - PTG Annual Institute July 5-9, 2000 - Arlington, VA agilreath@mindspring.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf Of JAMES CUSUMANO Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 3:39 PM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: piano purchase I was just wondering if I could pick your brains for any opinions, info, etc. on a new grand. I just started to look at Kawai, Yamaha and Steinway. The maximum length I can fit is 6' 1". Therefore my choices are a Yamaha C-3, Kawai RX-3 or Steinway Model M. Pricing aside, what are your feelings on these models. When you take price into consideration, is the Steinway worth the extra money? Or, would I enjoy the others just as much?
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