This points out something that I've been meaning to post. I've talked to several techs who are strictly in the "lurker" category because, they admit, they don't want to expose themselves to the occasional ego blasts, sharp rebukes, and whatthehelldoyouknow comments that pop up here now and again. Often, maybe usually, we really don't intend to come across that way (Richard's post a clear example) we just zip off some words without considering their impact. I know I've done it, and tried to chomp on some humble pie when I did (if I even realized or was told that I did). And I've had my tongue stomped on a couple of times, too. It isn't pleasant On the plus side, we don't seem to be getting the all-out, one-on-one ego wars that were all too common a couple of years ago. So, maybe we're learnin' and growin'. Which IS the idea of the list, n'est pas? Anyway, I think it's sad that we don't get good questions, comments, and insights from all of these under-the-radar folks. Who are by no means all newbies. And, to you folks lurking out there beneath the cybersea, newbies and shy old pros, we'd love to hear from you. After all, sticks and stones can break your bones, but blurbs will never hurt you, i.e., bits don't byte. Alan R. Barnard Thinkin' too much in Salem, MO -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Richard Brekne Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 9:36 AM To: Pianotech Subject: Public Apology Folks, and Nils Henrick Jansen in particular It has come to my attention that the following post conveyed a meaning about my colleague in town that I do not stand for whatsovever. It was late when I wrote these words, I was a bit out of sorts and it was meant to be included in the context of a private discussion where it would be far less easily misunderstood to begin with. That said... upon re-reading these words I am very much ashamed of myself and wish to correct in anyones minds what my meaning was, and what my general respect for Nils is. The actual <<criticisms>> embodied below restrict themselves to the following. -- I was suprised that the years of Schimmel factory training had not resulted in a solid knowledge of key bedding. The <<hasnt a clue>> comment is strictly confined to this. -- I noted that like many many techs out there (if not the majority) following recipies doesnt always take you where you want to go. An academic understanding of relationships beyond whats in the cookbook is more often then not lacking. It was in my own work for years to far to great a degree, and this seems to be a more widespread phenomenom then perhaps it should be. For anyone who may have any other impression as to my respect for Nils, especially any of you Norwegian readers out there, let me say the following. Nils has been, is, and I sincerely hope will continue to be one of my absolute best pianotech friends. He has contributed to the music miljų in Bergen in a positive way on a level no other technician has done in the history of this town. He is an exceptionally good buisnessman as well as being a fine technician, and because of these attributes he has taken the only serious piano store in this region from near bankruptcy and extinction and turned it into one of the most thriving piano centers in Norway. He and I have traveled the US together where I encouraged and aided in his RPT status as well as sharing many wonderful adventures touring the Pacific Northwest. He in turn has provided me with invaluable aid and encouragment in my own deveolpment, most notably recommending me for the Yamaha Academy despite the fact that I am not even an employee of his. Every technician has his own way of going about things, his own strengths and his own weaknesses, areas of expertise and holes in other areas. Pointing out any precieved lack of expertise in no way is the same as lacking respect for the many areas of skill one otherwise posseses. Make no mistake about it. Despite my comments I have only the highest regard for Nils, both as a technician and as a friend. I understand that these formulations below may have injured that relationship severly, and knowing Nils, maybe fatally. I am deeply sorry, and thoroughly ashamed. In parting I would just like to say... its amazing what harm just a moments slack can cause yourself and others. I have come to love this list and the exchange of ideas and information it provides... yet it needs to be treated with far more respect then I have allowed it. Sincerely Richard Brekne Richard Brekne wrote: > Hi Quentin. > Thanks for the reply. Got back from a chat with the dealer this > evening. He is a Schimmel trained tech, and I had to show him how to > do keybeding today... go figure. He called me in because he had > decided that the keybed glide bolts were turned down too much, so he > had readjusted them and ended up mucking up my whole regulation. He > wanted to know how I set those and so I taught him what they showed us > at the Acadamy. When we were done the regulation was pretty much back > to how I had left it. It was really quite funny... this fellow goes > around the area here presenting himself as a piano god almost... and > he really doesnt have a clue about what he is doing. All seat of the > pants and very much sticks to specifications and proceedures he > learned at Schimmel... but he doesnt understand any of it. He just > follows recipies. Sometimes they dont work for him very well. > Anyways... we decided to have another go at a C3 this time, and > combine my prep with his so we can see if we can end up with a good > routine for getting these things ready for sale. But it looks like > about 15 hours on each. We unboxed another one this evening... a C6. > Lots of problems here too. > > I dunno, maybe they send shit up here to Scandinavia. But it looks > like Yamaha is slippin to me > > Cheers > RicB > _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.11 - Release Date: 01/12/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.11 - Release Date: 01/12/2005
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