Hi folks, I'm sad to think of Baldwin having such problems. We don't see a great many of them in the UK, but I have enjoyed playing them at PTA conventions, and listening to recordings. I like the sound of Earl Wild's plummy Baldwin. But I must agree with all that Robert Goodale says in reply to that strangely intemperate post. I've heard recordings of great-sounding Yamahas. And what about European pianos? Doesn't the Bosendorfer Imperial Grand get a look-in? Heap of junk, I suppose? And Hamburg Steinways? And what about the magificent Italian Fazioli pianos? Theirs is now the longest Concert Grand produced, I believe. The whole range seems excellent - I've played a few. But I guess they're not worthy? And doesn't Wayne Stuart in Australia figure? Another charlatan, I suppose. And isn't the Bosendorfer upright the finest upright on the market by a comfortable margin, surpassing the Steinway K by a length? No? Oh, OK. And what about the large Steingraeber upright, the biggest upright piano in production. A shoddy toy? I don't think I'd trust Mr Schmidt to sell me a good piano, or even a used car. Best wishes folks, David Boyce (after a long lurk!)
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