A couple of clients of mine have bought Brodmann Chinese pianos (I think Pearl River) in the last year or two. WIth both of them, I've been struck by the quietness of the instrument. Not that the tone seemed at all dull or muffled - it's nice, mellow and round, (certainly not bright or hard) but just there's not a great deal OF it. With these pianos I would hesitate to mess with the hammers, because while it might make the tone harder, I don't know that it would produce much increase in volume overall. What about an inexpensive mic and amplifier for times when your guy has a noisy roomful to accompany? Best regards, David Boyce > Hi David, > > I was there today and he's right, although I hate to admit I'm wrong! > Even with the front off the piano has a very mellow tone not the usual > bright, brittle tone most of us associate with asian pianos. > I don't know if this one's hammers missed there lacquer dunking or > what but I'm going to have to harden them! > > Suggestions welcome! > > Mike
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