Pearle River

[Brian Holden]

Dick

I have had a lot of experience with Pearl(e) River pianos, which also come
out under the name of Nieer, Hero,  and others.  Oh yes, they are cheap, but
like all things in life, you get what you pay for.  I sulpect that the wood
used in manufacture has not been allowed to "season", as over time the keys
can stick quite badly among other things.  Also the metallic components,
e.g. the tuning pins, rust over time.  The tone is not bad, but they can be
difficuilt to tune.  Perhaps the new ones are better, but I would still
expect them to be only an average piano.

If I were in the piano selling business, I would not stock budget new
pianos.  Instead I would encourage my customers to invest in a good second
hand one, which (of course) I would have a range in stock.

Expect to get some pretty lively comments regarding Pearl River pianos.

Brian Holden,  New Zealand

----Original Message-----
From: Dick Beaton <rbeaton@initco.net>
To: PianoTech <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Saturday, 11 March 2000 6:06
Subject: Pearle River


>Our local dealer (Helena, MT) is looking into taking on the Pearle River
>(Chinese made) piano line. Anyone have experience with these pianos? The
>prices are low, but wondering about the quality.
>Dick RPT MT
>