On 26, Apr 2006, , at 10:04, David Andersen wrote: >> I have a Rippen Aluminum Grand in my home. > > > Wow. I hesitate to ask: what does it sound and feel like? Are you > working > off some sort of karmic penalty? Tell us the acquisition story.... No karmic penalty that I'm aware of! I like it tremendously; it has a nice action, and a beautiful tone. I bought it new about 30+ years ago from a dealer who I believe had despaired of ever selling it. Over the years it has had regular tunings every 6 months, and has had two action tuneups/ regulations. I believe it has had only one broken string. It has been a great piano. There is even a Yahoo group devoted to "AluRips" as they call them there. I've only ever seen one other in all this time---it was in like-new condition on a dealer's floor at one of those huge piano market stores in southern CA; he wanted $11,000 for it then. Since I bought it new for $2650 I was pleased with the appreciation! Pictures can be sent on request! --- [Certified Virus free by ASISNA Mail Services. www.asisna.com ]
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