Bush and Lane Grand

[Avery Todd]

I've helped rebuild a Bush & Lane upright years ago. They CAN be a great
sounding instrument!

Avery

On 6/11/07, J Patrick Draine <jpdraine at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I would not put much credence in the descriptions you'll find in the
> "Bluebook of Pianos." The first quoted passage is probably from some
> ad copy put out by B&L back in the day.
> That said, I don't have any bad words to say about Bush & Lane. Those
> that I have serviced were quite old and worn out, and the owners had
> no intention to rebuild ("just tune please, fix the sticky keys").
> Good luck,
> Patrick
>
> On 6/11/07, stuka at mindspring.com <stuka at mindspring.com> wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I'm seeing good things on the internet about about Bush and Lane
> instruments, such as "The Bush & Lane grand is unique for the volume and
> purity of its tone and tile durable character of its construction. It is
> doubtful whether the sympathetic tone possessed by the smallest of the Bush
> & Lane Grands has been surpassed in any other grand of its size. The
> wonderful power and charming sweetness of tone of the entire line of Bush &
> Lane  grands has been enthusiastically acclaimed by all musicians who have
> played them." from the Bluebook of Pianos, and on sellers claim that "Most
> piano technicians perk up when you mention the name "Bush & Lane"!
> Considered equal or superior to Steinway pianos from the same period, this
> company has been somewhat forgotten except by those "in the know"". I'm
> going to look at a 6' Bush and Lane shortly, is this sales pitch I cited in
> the ballpark, or just hype?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Matt
> >
> >
>
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