Boston 118s

[Richard Brekne]

Power is not really a word I associate with Boston uprights. And I've 
prepped a hundred or so in my time at Sherman Clay. As far as noisy 
parts is concerned... they were basically Japaneese instruments made to 
order for Steinway  at the time. Parts were decent enough in themselves. 
Probably needs regulation and tightening of all screws.. in reverse 
order :)...... which might also contribute to a bit more sound strength eh ?

Cheers
RicB

Ron Koval wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Any one have any experience with the Boston upright 118s?  It's 
> probably a little late now, but I've got one in a high school choir 
> room that gets a ton of use.  They just got it last summer and are 
> really unhappy about the lack of power.  They aren't really happy with 
> the tuning instability, and loose clicking parts, but it's pretty dry 
> now, and it IS a new piano.  I'll be seeing it Thursday, the dealer 
> tech was out last week, and I'm supposed to talk with the dealer after 
> I've been there.
>
> It's been played in, and voiced a few times by the dealer tech.  The 
> player told me the voicing helped a little, for about a week.  They 
> say it plays like it has a cold - just no tone at all.  They think it 
> might be fine for a living room, but just doesn't seem to cut it for 
> institutional use.
>
> So.... any hints what to try?  I should get a chance to talk with the 
> dealer tech tonite.
>
> And... Any clue how these hold up to heavy use?  Their tall Kawai did 
> great, for about 20+ years.  This year, the district was buying Bostons.
>
> Ron Koval
> Chicagoland
>
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