Dave, Since I also tune for a "Steinway School" (Snow College, Ephraim Utah. 35 S&S) I have felt just what you said. I'd like to have diversity. Also, there are 12 118S Bostons, and even though it is "Designed by Steinway" I don't like them that well. I'm glad that at BYU we can buy whatever we want. Jim Busby BYU -----Original Message----- From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Porritt, David Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 5:26 AM To: College and University Technicians Subject: Re: [CAUT] Pianos for piano performance majors Robin: I think we would have great latitude in the choice of instruments but frankly the U118 has never been my favorite instrument either. When I think of the "All Steinway" designation the feeling I get is a confined, cramped one. I couldn't even fantasize about a Shigeru Kawai EX or some piano that another manufacturer introduces next year because we'd be contractually obligated to only the instruments of one manufacturer. I can't think of a reason to limit our options like that. I might be a little dull, but I can't figure out what we'd gain for giving away all those options. dp
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