Pearl River and Kohler & Campbell

[Richard Brekne]

Matthew Todd wrote:

> I am helping a church in the purchase of a new grand for their 
> sanctuary.  Someone from their church went to a place and got quotes 
> on two grands.  The first piano is a 4'10'' Kohler and Campbell.  It 
> has been rebuilt (new hammers, restrung, refinished in mahogony).  It 
> is going for $4,495.
>  
> The second piano is a 5'3'' Pearl River.  It is a brand new polished 
> ebony going for $7,950.
>  


Cant speak for anyone else... but if this was a choice layed in front of 
me, I'd recommend spending the money on a brand new Yamaha U5 upright.

Cheers
RicB

> Now, I know Pearl River is from China, and I did talk to the lady who 
> is selling these pianos over the phone and she mentioned something 
> about an association between Pearl River and Yamaha.  Do they have 
> anything to do with each other?  And if they do, is it something to 
> add an incentive to buy it?  I wouldn't think so.
>  
> I did a quick call to someone I know who sells pianos as well.  Now, 
> he has a 5'7'' Baldwin he recently rebuilt.  A dark mahogony finish, 
> restrung, new hammers, new keytops.  It is going for $20,000.  This is 
> a little more to what I would like to see the church have.
>  
> I am sure a lot of you know churches and how they'll just purchase 
> something for the low price and if the piano "looks" good.  Some of 
> them may want quality, but I'm sure not everyone on that church board 
> cares about it.  I want to stress to them that they have two options 
> here.  They can purchase a piano that will last 10 to 15 years, or 
> they can buy one that will last 65 to 70 years.
>  
> Does anyone have anything they would say to this?  I need to know some 
> good clever things to say here.
>  
> Thanks!
>
>
> Matthew Todd
> Todd Piano Works
> Piano Tuner/Technician
> Tuning - Repairing - Regulating
>
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