Posted 2 Years, 5 Months ago quickcup Gold Boarder Posts: 228   In his later years, Richter played a Yamaha piano. Glen Gould did the same. Does anyone know why they switched to Yamaha?? The administrator has disabled public write access. Posted 2 Years, 5 Months ago Adolf Gold Boarder Posts: 181   $$$$$$$$ Larry Fletcher Pianos Inc Atlanta GA Dealer/technician Doing the work of three men.....Larry, Curly, & Moe Want to visit another piano related messageboard? Go to the piano discussion group on my website: Http://www.pianosinc.net The administrator has disabled public write access. Posted 2 Years, 5 Months ago quickcup Gold Boarder Posts: 228   Personal preference, perhaps? Nah, too simple an answer; though correct. The administrator has disabled public write access. Posted 2 Years, 5 Months ago mesaba Gold Boarder Posts: 199   I don't know about Gould, but Richter thought the Yamaha had a better ppp than the Steinway. The administrator has disabled public write access. Posted 2 Years, 5 Months ago orphia nay Gold Boarder Posts: 235   I dongt remember noticing a pp on a Yamaha.....oops never mind. TS The administrator has disabled public write access. Posted 2 Years, 4 Months ago David Surles Gold Boarder Posts: 217   Richter said the Yamaha had extreme pianissimo, giving a haunting tone. The administrator has disabled public write access. Posted 2 Years, 4 Months ago Alfredsfx Gold Boarder Posts: 192   << Richter said the Yamaha had extreme pianissimo, giving a haunting tone. >> Yeah, the Yamaha sound scares the poop outta' me, too. The administrator has disabled public write access.