[Experts] Steinway New York vs Hamburg

[Jim Harvey]

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I agree with Mary's assessment (bottom posted). Okay, I might change her 
'growl' to 'bark', and 'crystalline' to 'pristine', but that's just word 
semantics -- meaning that Mary and I might internalize our sentiments the 
same way during any comparisons. I think this phenomenon lies in the area 
of attack and/or tonal rise time, sustain and carry characteristics, 
something that could probably be plotted by someone who's into this type of 
thing and with $$$ equipment.

Regardless of word choices, if this is at all true, it can reasonably be 
expected that one or the other instrument would be preferred (not better) 
for a given venue. While a solo performer might personally prefer the NY, 
the Hamburg could easily be recommended for an all-around, mixed venue 
choice in a house where solo artists are followed by the orchestra, opera, 
and/or singer accompaniment roles, and where only one piano is available.

And, while it's just gut feeling, the Hamburg seems more out-the-door 
finished -- more like 75% for the NY versus 90% for the Hamburg, and I 
don't mean the paint!

Take all this with huge grains of salt, 'cuz here in the sticks my exposure 
to either as -new- products is quite limited.

Jim Harvey


At 08:56 PM 11/14/2003 -0600, you wrote:

>Wim,
>
>OK, you want opinion? Here's mine...they're both excellent pianos. Made by 
>a superb company with a long history. The NY sound is "growly," full, lots 
>of fundamental with pretty sparkle in the treble. The Hamburg sound is 
>lighter, more "crystalline," less fundamental, more high partials. Both 
>beautiful in their own way. Which is a "better" car - Jaguar or Mercedes? 
>Depends who's driving, and what they want and expect. Either one is going 
>to deliver a hell of a ride. It's all subjective. My 2 cents...
>
>Mary Smith


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