In a message dated 96-02-29 00:23:53 EST, Don Mannino wrote: >The Boston 118 upright is made in the Kawai factory in Lincolnton, North >Carolina. As far as I know this is the only Boston model made there. It is >similar to the Kawai UST-7 which is also made there, except the cabinet is made >of different materials: The Boston uses particle board cores on most cabinet >parts, while the Kawai uses hardwood (mostly oak) core on this model... >...Don't mean to advertise here - just thought it would be best to correct a little >misinformation before it went too far. > > Thanks for the correction, Don. Surprised to hear that the Boston uses particle board and the Kawai hardwood-core, considering the nature of the advertising from Boston/Steinway about the Boston. (On the other hand, considering my line of work, I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.) Larry Fine
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