Yamaha GP-1 vs. GH-1 reply

[pianoman]

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> From: ETomlinCF3@aol.com
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Yamaha GP-1 vs. GH-1
> Date: Wednesday, October 01, 1997 3:24 PM
> The GP-1 I tuned had a plate finish similar to the GH-1 smooth finish but
same configuration.  I did not look under the bottom.  It tuned well except
for the B-2 problem.
James Grebe
pjanoman@inlink.com

> The new model GP-1 has many differences .  Teak rim, Pine back posts not
> spruce, they do not sand the plate finish, different string scale, the
> pinblock is maple not maple and beech as the gh-1, no expansion slots in
the
> keybed, damper heads are beech not Ono-ore, I think that covers the major
> differences in the two models.  They do play and sound similar... I
believe a
> way to offer a piano with Yamaha's sound and quality with a lower list
price.
>  I have liked the ones I have serviced.  Yes, the tenor break is still a
> challenge,  but good for the price.
> 
> Ed Tomlinson
> Tomlinson Tuning and Repair
> 
> 
>  Dear list,
>  I tuned a new model Yamaha grand yesterday, a GP-1 #5543046.  It
appeared
>  to be the same as a GH-1 except that the music desk assembley is now
fixed
>  (doesn't slide) on 2 dowels protruding from the 2 sides.  It appears as
>  simpler way of doing it and thusly cheaper.  All else seems to be the
same
>  as a GH-1, same problem with B-2 (plain wire).  Hard to get that to
agree
>  with B-3 in tune.
>  Anyone know of any other differences? >>
>