Hi Keith, Obviously there's more to a piano than just the action, but I think everyone would agree that the piano parts work together to provide an experience - so maybe a Steinway with Renner parts should be called a Steinner :-) Maybe the way to approach the situation is to say that <whatever> brand piano part is not a Steinway, but may provide a touch/sound/etc a customer may prefer or may be better. But if a customer wants a "Steinway" and all that means, perhaps it's more appropriate to use Steinway parts. - John >> My whole feeling about this is that if the Steinway action isn't >> replaced with Steinway parts, it is no longer a Steinway. > > Well, there's certainly nothing wrong with that viewpoint, Matthew. > The Steinway company feels the same way. > > Keith
This PTG archive page provided courtesy of Moy Piano Service, LLC