[CAUT] Essex upright pianos?

Andrew Anderson andrew at andersonmusic.com
Thu Jan 27 14:31:21 MST 2011


inadequate screws for damper lever at action (in the upright) has been  
a problem, will have to through-bolt to effect a permanent fix
typical chinese pianos, all kinds of rough edges...

Andrew Anderson


On Jan 27, 2011, at 1:10 PM, Mark Cramer wrote:

> Can anyone comment on the quality/durability of the Essex upright  
> pianos? (on list or privately)
>
> I've only had a brief one-time look in a dealer's showroom.  
> Expecting these to be merely re-branded Asian pianos, I was  
> pleasantly surprised. All details of prep, tuning and regulation  
> aside, and attempting to "listen through the voicing," I thought the  
> mid-treble area was notably unique and quite musical, better than  
> expected. So, I heard some musical possibilities here (and in the  
> 5'1" grand), and am just wondering if anyone else feels the same?
>
> Also wonder if there are any service issues worth mentioning, and if  
> these pianos came as part of an all Steinway purchase... how you  
> feel about their place in your inventory?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Mark Cramer, RPT
> Brandon University
>
>

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