This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Press Release New Product Announcement -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------- At 11:00 am yesterday, March 24, construction was completed on a new = model Grand Baby and the prototype was introduced to the world. Delivery = was made several weeks earlier than expected but apparently all the = final details were finished up and there was no reason to delay = introduction. The primary contractor, Leigh Allen, is most grateful. = Both the primary contractor and the Grand Baby are doing well. The model = designation is Tazio Sullivan Arredondo and original specifications = indicate a length of 1' 7" (48 cm) and a weight of 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg). = Both are expected to steadily increase in time. There seems to be some = confusion over this as no one seems willing to predict the product=92s = ultimate size and weight.=20 There is also some confusion over its final configuration. Currently it = appears to be a grand--it lies flat, though mostly on its back despite = having four legs. Apparently the legs are not yet fully functional. It = is expected to convert itself into a vertical in the near future at = which point the forelegs will take on other functions besides basic = support. No one is willing to say just when this will take = place=97apparently the timing varies from model to model=97but the = owners have been cautioned to remove anything within reach that is = moveable, throwable or breakable before the transition takes place. It arrived in a natural finish, but even here there seems to be some = confusion. Currently it is wrapped in heavy insulation=97apparently it = needs to be protected from rapid changes in temperature and = humidity=97so it's a bit difficult to see just what the outer finish is = like. We're told the current reddish finish will fade a bit and it will = become a light pinkish-tan color. It came with a reasonable topping of = reddish-brown hair, the color of which is also expected to change over = time. Its eyes currently have a distinct greenish cast to them. Its initial voicing is a bit weak, emphasizing the tenor and treble. We = understand the bass will develop in a few years. Both sustain and power = are quite good considering the diminutive size of the instrument. We're = told as the instrument's voice develops this will change. Apparently = over the first few months both power and sustain will increase = considerably. Indeed, by early indications sustain may already be a bit = long for the owners=92 taste and comfort. Right now their overall = happiness with the new instrument overshadows this. As the instrument = develops, however, both power and sustain are expected to become more = focused and demanding as it is exposed to various outside influences.=20 Our role in the development of this instrument will be somewhat limited = consisting mainly of borrowing it from time to time, spoiling it rotten, = then returning it to its owners to deal with as they wish. Regards, Del & Barbara Delwin D Fandrich Piano Designer & Builder Hoquiam, Washington USA E.mail: pianobuilders@olynet.com Web Site: www.pianobuilders.com ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/71/e8/3c/ea/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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