large uprights

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Airy" <stephen_airy@yahoo.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: November 17, 2000 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: large uprights


> Another thing - why isn't anyone making large uprights
> anymore?  For example, 54" to 60" uprights could be
> similar in quality to 6' and 7' grands, with the
> grands being better as far as the action goes and
> maybe in a few other areas in which I temporarily am
> inflicted with Piano Technician's Memory Loss.

Market.  Beyond a certain point, folks tend to prefer a grand piano even if
the tone and action performance are not as good.

Manufacturers will build what they can sell.  If you develop the market for
a 60" vertical piano, I'm sure you can find someone to build it.  (Me, for
example.)

Del