Signature on Key

[Don McCallion]

>Of course, the folks at Charles R. Walter make sure that a member of the
>family signs the pinblock on each piano from the Elkhart factory.  Most
>have Kevin Walters signature (Charles' son).  Occasionally, you'll see
>one signed by son-in-law Virgil Wesco.  I heard a woman bought a Walter
>signed by Virgil.  Her friend liked it so much, she demanded one signed
>by Virgil!  The dealer found one (and only one). It seems Kevin was out
>of town on that production day and Virgil had to ship out his pen.  Must
>be some kind of status thing.

I meant "whip out his pen".
>
>May be corny to some, but I think it's a nice touch.  This way you have
>someone specifically to praise or blame.  Mine is signed by Kevin.  I
>think the blue pen adds a certain warmth to the sound : - ).
>
>Don McCallion - don@ct2.nai.net
>New Milford, CT

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