> And it is really not in their interest to >fine-regulate instruments prior to sale. They will be >going to disparate climates all over the world, >purchased largely by people with "tin-ears" for snob >appeal and status symbols. If they sounded like Winter >spinets, a lot of these buyers would be equally >satisfied!!!!!!! What a horrible context, even if partially true. Very cynical. Anti-excellence. > As it has been said: "Steinway still makes a good >piano if you work with it for a couple of weeks". Many pianos, of all brands, including the famous hand-makers and the two leading Japanese makers, can be made to function better with: 1) if indicated, Stanwood/Hardesty/McMorrow-based leverage point and weight distribution changes, and 2) world-class prep by a gifted, musically oriented technician. > Fine regulating prior to sale would only drive >the price up, in an already battered piano market. Poppycock. ALL other "fine pianos" are finely regulated and prepped----to the limit of the people in the factory doing it---before they hit the store floor, and they're shipped all over the world as well. Just an excuse for lack of passion and commitment, IMO. > The best pianos, "out of the box" that I have >ever played are Schimmels, hands down! And I prefer >them to Boesendorfers. The tone seems more manageable, >the actions more responsive. Wonderful pianos! Well. We'll have to agree to disagree on this one. Every head is truly a planet........ David Andersen
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