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...cret hard varnish that gave tone to his violins. Is there an equivalent for the piano? What do the best pianos, both old and new, have their soundboards varnished...
Myself and my family are searching for used and new pianos in the $2000- 2500 range. I feel I can get more for my money if I buy a used piano. We've been to several showrooms and have gotten a lot of
...the first time in my life I am in a position to be able to afford one. Unfortunately I know nothing about pianos. What is a good one (brand) to buy? How much we are talking about? What decides the pri...
...www.howstuffworks.com/question437.htm There's other nice info on that site too, but not much concerning pianos....
...m trying to buy a portable digital piano. I found Yamaha P200 and Roland RD-600. Are there any other good pianos comparable to these two at the similar price range (about $2000 US)? Has any of you bee...
I wonder: Average pianostring tension is around 100 kg at normal tuning 440. How does the tension change if I lower the pitch f ex one semitone or one octave. The curve is not linear, that much I know
I have read good things about the Fandrich Piano. How does this compare to other pianos of its size?? My understanding is that it is a Korean or Chinese piano with a good deal of after marker prep. Ca
What are most grand pianos finished with? Is it an industrial lacquer? Some new pianos look so glossy that they appear to have a clear-coat on top like a car, is this so?
... Here's a breakdown of the conversation: 1. He acknowledges and is aware of the problem. 2. He claims 5 pianos to date have shown the defect and were made during a brief span they have pinpointed. (...
These pianos are new, repos etc. For information regarding entry level pianos and decorator verticals and grand pianos, email me for data. Prices are fantastic! K Grant
You get the same thing selling them. They'll say things like 'Boy, you've got a lot of pianos! I didn't know that many people bought pianos.....how many do you sell a month, 2 or 3?' To the statement
... to naples, florida and I never did get a Fandrich, or Bosendorfer, or any of the wonderfully interesting pianos I had the amazing opportunity to look at that year, and review for the group. Just a ...
...ay for $10.00. Item 892094163, for what the info is worth. I know they are good for more than just tuning pianos. Bob Durango...
Anyone familiar with the 'C. C. Mellor' brand? All I know is that it's from Pittsburgh...any idea who made it? My mother called a technician in earlier this week to evaluate this old 'family piano'
...inet in great shape, piano plays well, player mechanism seems to work well. I know nothing about player pianos - but I collect other old mechanical marvels and I'm considering adding this to the col...
...piano community into a fascinating aural and visual composition. Three movements reveal the ways in which pianos resonate in the lives of people who restore, play and love pianos. The first movement...
In a recent discussion, someone was talking about a gray piano. I'm unfamiliar with the term. What does it mean? Thanks.
I never see any mention of the Charles Walter Pianos. Do they have any sort of reputation for quality?
Somehow, I think I'm missing something here. Larry Fletcher Pianos Inc Atlanta GA Dealer/technician Doing the work of three men.....Larry, Curly, & Moe Http://www.pianosinc.net
> Did I mistakenly mumble something about 'running 46 pseudonyms concurrently'? Make that 47. > Mark's advice on music is generally right on the mark (pun intended). His detective work, social c
...my conversion from classical to jazz. I come home eager to read a week's worth of RMMP enlightenment on pianos and music making. And what do I find? Very little. Instead I feel cheated and bitterly ...
...rd, pinblock, etc) are absolutely of first rate quality. Tone and feel are personal preference, but these pianos are a steal in terms of comparable build quality today. And if you think about it, it...
Are Digital pianos so good as the acoustic ones? Why should I opt for a Digital or For an Acoustic? For a child to learn playing piano, it is better to star with an acoustic?
...tment so will probably go with the 5'6'. Is this something I will regret? 2. I've read that some of the pianos by companies that were a part of the former eastern bloc (Estonia, Petrof, Ronisch, etc...
Hello ! I was wondering what the general oppinion is about the Steingraeber pianos. I am interested in their two grands, 168 and 205. Calin Tantareanu
After much reading about pianos and their history, I made the list below to serve me as a summary of what I had come across when looking to buy a piano recently. Once I had made my purchase, I no long
...age likelihood. But the percentage of problematic ones will certainly be higher than the made-for-America pianos. My position is, these pianos are probably not risky in the more humid regions, but m...
...ll. There *are* differences in reality. You can have: Electronic keyboards Digital keyboards Electronic pianos Digital pianos While all instruments with keys are 'keyboards', the term usually iden...
I am looking to buy a digital piano in the $1,000-1,500 range. The Yamaha (www.yamaha.com) YDP-101S looked to me like a good model. When I called a local dealer to ask if they carried it he told me th
...ruth to it? I am not a lurker or trying to start something...I don't know much about the technical end of pianos and trying to learn. Does the aging of wood make a difference? Don ...
...ind any information on the Manufacturers anywhere on the Internet. I am a complete novice to the world of Pianos but I'm trying to find some history about my piano. The piano stands at 53inches tall a...
...om a reputable dealer. She is a good classical pianist, but doesn't know a lot about the technical end of pianos. We are having an independent piano technician look it over, but he says he doesn't thi...
...nking about buying either a Young Chang Pramberger PG-175 or Pg-185. What does everyone think about these pianos? I don't want to buy a box of firewood again, hehe. I've had two Wurlitzer uprights, he...
Could anyone supply me of information on Weinberg pianos. Are they good? Jonathan Phua
I am looking to purchase a new small grand. Have found an Estonia 5'6' model and am very pleased with the feel and sound (as well as the price). However, it is not a name that I am familiar with. Ho

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