Leslie In a message dated 5/14/97 12:39:56 PM, you wrote: "So, how do I say, "crummy piano" in a way that sounds like it is really a fine instrument????????????????" You can say something like 'this instrument is adequate for its designed purpose' and be completely truthful, if somewaht misleading. The designed purpose of the spinet/small console piano having been to provide an affordable PSO to those who could not, or would not, afford a Grand, while providing a profit to manufacturer and dealer. "Actually, I tuned a couple of Kimball grands at a church recently that impressed me. " Leslie, Kimball did have a line of Grands that were collectively called the "Viennese Collection" I believe. They were quite acceptable for their price range and size. Certainly not performance quality, but really quite good for what they were. Of course when Kimball consolidated their line a few years ago they dropped the collection as being to costly to produce. (at least that is the reason given as I recall it). Sadly, however you feel about Kimballs, we all know where they are now. Jim Bryant (FL)
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