[pianotech] Wanted: Steinway M or L

[Ron Nossaman]

On 8/16/2012 2:34 PM, William Monroe wrote:

> I appreciate the idea that Steinway soundboards are mostly (completely)
> dead after 5 or 10 or 20 years, but respectfully disagree.  I've got a
> 1906 "O" here awaiting rebuilding that, while it lacks the projection or
> sustain I would want for a stage piano, it is more than viable for a 15'
> x 20' living room.  I appreciate the difference a new board can make as
> well, but in some cases it's not necessary, in my opinion.

Yes, in some cases, I agree you're absolutely right.
Ron N