Donald Mannino wrote: > Tom, > > I would advise that you not comment to your client on the design of the > piano, but stick to what your client wants - an evaluation of the > instrument itself, the condition, and whether it seems to be priced > properly. > > There are lots and lots of opinions expressed here and other places > about what is good or bad in a piano design, but all of these are really > meaningless when it comes to personal choice in a piano. I have played > and rebuilt many Steinway Ms, and have had good and bad ones just like > any other model. I am not a fan of "compression crowning" of > soundboards, but how many fantastic pianos have been made with this > system in mind? > > The temptation is to feel the need to direct the client towards a piano > that is your choice. If the client calls and asks for that advice, then > you should give it of course. When evaluating an instrument for > someone, though, it will keep things simpler for you and your client if > you stick to evaluating that instrument, and not editorializing too much. Good piont and well said, thank you Don! John Hartman RPT John Hartman Pianos [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] Rebuilding Steinway and Mason & Hamlin Grand Pianos Since 1979 Piano Technicians Journal Journal Illustrator/Contributing Editor [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015]
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC