soundboards

[Calin Tantareanu]

I have played a new Yamaha CFIII. Not bad, but not that impressive either,
same for several new American Steinway D's, which seemed very shallow.
However, I have played a new Boesendorfer 280 that sounded better than all
new and old pianos I've encountered so far, and still had the charm of the
old ones.
For a modern sound, the Fazioli 212 was astounding, even better than their
278. These were all new.
So, to answer that question about old vs. new piano: if I can look for the
best, I would choose a new one.
On the other hand, i've also heard some really good pianos that were quite
old, and they were much better than many of the new ones.

My conclusion is that it always comes down to the individual instrument.
Pleasant surprises can be had from both old and new ones.

 Calin Tantareanu
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Servinsky" <tompiano@bellsouth.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 12:58 PM
Subject: Re: soundboards


> You obviously haven't played a new Yamaha CF111.
> Tom Servinsky
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bec and John" <bjsilva001@comcast.net>
> To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 9:15 PM
> Subject: Re: soundboards