Hi Terry, Vinny and all, >>When dealing with customers about grand pianos, I have two questions: >>When someone says to me, I have a grand piano that is 6 foot, 1 >>inches, etc. where do they measure to get those figures? At 12:55 PM -0400 27/5/06, Farrell wrote: >The length of a piano is measured from the plane of the front face >of the keyslip to the longest extent of the lid at the tail. Indeed this is generally the case. However, it seems that some manufacturers measure the case of a grand using the rim only, while others include the lid in their measurements. S&S are clearly measuring their pianos with the lid on. The D is quoted as being 274 cm. But the Hamburg instruments that I've measure are pretty much all 270 cm in length if just the rim is measured. The Samick recently discontinued 225 model case measures 225 with the lid off. Our number six piano has a rim that was built by Samick in their bending buck which was used for this model (the cases are 225.5 cm long). However the rims they built for us are made from 100% rock maple, including the belly rail and back beams. The cases were supplied without finish, so we were able to remodel various aspects of the design, such as the leg tops and the cheek profile, to suit our own styling preference. This piano and no. 7 are the last two grands which we are building with these 225 rims. No. 7 is partly built, but we will wait for a firm order before continuing. Next year (2007) we are planning to start on our 280 concert piano and a 196 cm studio grand. Both of these pianos are measured with the lid off. Looking forward to seeing a number of you folks at Rochester. Best, Ron O. -- OVERS PIANOS - SYDNEY Grand Piano Manufacturers _______________________ Web http://overspianos.com.au mailto:ron at overspianos.com.au _______________________
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