Soundboard Size Perspective

[Stephen Airy]

I prefer a large old upright to a new grand under 7 foot (in some cases 9
foot).

----- Original message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 07:16:23 -0500
Subject: Re: Soundboard Size Perspective

"I don't know why people prefer cheap grands to high-end uprights."

Because a cheap grand looks more like a grand than an upright! And hey,
if they are shelling out $5,799 for a brand new piano - why not get the
grand!

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles Neuman" <piano@charlesneuman.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 10:55 PM
Subject: Re: Soundboard Size Perspective


> From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
> > At times, the question arises of how much bigger is a grand than an =
> > upright. The attached photo provides some perspective. I thought it =
> > might be of interest to some.
> 
> That's interesting.
> 
> My 50" M&H upright blows away most grands under 6', especially in the
> bass. I don't know if it's soundboard area, bass string length, or overall
> scale design, but my upright has a big fat sound. Not tubby. And a rich
> singing treble.
> 
> And a properly regulated Renner upright action ain't so shabby either. I
> don't know why people prefer cheap grands to high-end uprights.
> 
> Charles Neuman
> PTG Assoc, Long Island
> 
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