S&S Sound

[gary mccormick]

Yesterday I was doing some in-store tunings, and was working on a new
rosewood Steinway M.  Over the last few years, my personal preference has
deferred toward Yamahas, both for playing and tuning.  However, as I tuned
that wonderful instrument, I couldn't help but appreciate the warmth of the
sound, and the responsive touch of the action.  I know Steinway has made
some dogs over the last few decades - but their recent pianos have been quality.
gary mccormick

 12:33 PM 12/1/96 -0500, you wrote:
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>	I would appreciate comments on the sound you find with older Steinway
>grands and baby grands versus those produced within approximately the
>last 20 years.  I am asking because I often find problems with the
>quality of sound in the newer Steinways, particularly with the treble
>often being too shallow, tinny, bright, and lacking power, compared with
>their older pianos.  I have talked to some technicians about this, and
>would be interested in comments from subscribers to this listserver.
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