Hi, I recognize that buying a piano without playing it before is not a good idea. But the local Yamaha dealer has only the G and A line models in stock. When I tried those at the shop they didn't feel heavy, but I didn't like the tone. Furthermore, the market for used pianos here is not good. Many pianos from early 1900's with poor restauration. But now that I own the piano for more that 2 years, the only issue I have is touchweight. I know it can be solved and I want to give the piano that opportunity. I received professional asisstance to reduce friction and I know this is not a way for a dramatic improvement, that's the reason why I got involved with Stanwood's approach. I don't believe I can fix the problem for myself, so I am willing to spend money to get a qualified technician to my house. Thanks to those who reply, for the support. Fernando Rosas -----Mensaje original----- De: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]En nombre de Robin Stevens Enviado el: Miércoles, 09 de Enero de 2002 21:32 Para: ChatPage Asunto: A request from Chile Hi List, Its about time that the "Ripples on the water brigade" put the poor guy from Chile out of his misery, and tell him that his 12 month old Yamaha C1 (nearly bottom of the range) will never play and feel like a top end Steinway or Yamaha!! Apart from him being sucked in by all the snake oil diatribe regarding improved keyweight touch It also looks like he is going to spent many hundreds of Dollars (if not thousands) for possibly a 5% percent inprovement. His BIG mistake was buying a piano without, not having playing it and really liking it in the first place. My advice would be to sell it and cut his losses and buy a second hand piano he REALLY LIKES when he plays it. Robin Stevens Port Pirie South Australia 08 8633 0533 pianotun@bigpond.com
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