> >And I thoroughly disagree with the concept that pianos deteriorate because >of lack of service, and won't if they are adequately serviced. They will >deteriorate at the rate, and in the manner dictated by their materials, >design, construction, and yes, climate. > >But that's just my opinion. > >Ron N Hey, Ron---- your oppositionality and mild crankiness can get tiring after a while. ---pianos made in 1890 by quality manufacturers were generally made better with better material than the same piano today. ---Define "deterioration." If a piano is not regularly serviced for a decade or so, and is used often, it will sound and feel bad; parts will wear funny; the hammers will be destroyed--- detoriated, in my opinion. Play an adequately maintained German Steinway from the last 50 years with a good board; then talk to me about 1890's Knabe upright comparisons. Please. Grrrr. Venting over. Happiest of holidays, Mr. Nossaman. David Andersen
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