> I believe (okay I hope, better make that PRAY) we could arrive at a > standard or a 'standard range' BUT EVEN FAILING THAT perhaps a > 'certification' of balance weight/front weight ratio or whatever system > is used to label/quantify the 'feel' pianists want or claim they want. > I believe that venues that have their own instruments, or concert > instrument rental businesses have conflicting economic interest in what > they deliver to the performer/audience & what their fee scales will be > based upon (lower fees don't always/not even usually produce better > value). Once again what is the perception of true value? With a > certification system for concert instrument providers, standards have the > potential to increase competition to provide better musically responsive > product to the performer, and ultimately better performances for the > audience. COWABUNGA DUDE !! > >Best, Rich Olmsted This is an interesting idea. Sort of like a Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. You could have a Good Action Setup Seal of Approval given by certified techs to pianos having actions conforming to the standard. Pianists could request that they be provided with a piano having a Good Action Setup Seal of Approval for their concerts. Phil F
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