Petrof/Renner actions

[cjbond@geocities.com]

I just purchased a Petrof 5'8" grand for my studio and I was told that
Renner parts were used and it was put together at the Petrof factory.
The piano I purchased was regulated/voiced before I even played it, a
standard for the dealer I purchased it from.  I've been very happy with
the piano and it plays beautifully, and for the price I couldn't beat
it.  A lot depends on the dealer when purchasing a new piano.  This
Petrof was a great buy in my opinion, even if the action was assembled
by Petrof.  It cost me over $6000 less than a comparable piano in a most
popular make!

Julie Bond, NCTM


Rolland Miller wrote:
> 
> Hello list,
> A while back I posted a question asking about what would be a  good
> piano to purchase for our UM Church.  We are now seriously
> considering  the Petrof III 6' 4" grand as we can get a good price on
> it and I feel it is a good piano for the money.  However, I'm
> conserned about the action.  One dealer we are considering says that
> his Petrrof III piano has a Renner action - parts made and assembled
> in Germany.  Another dealer says that the Petrof III 6'4" normally
> comes with an action using Renner parts but assembled by Petrof.  If
> we want a Renner action assembled by Renner the model would be the
> Petrof IIIM, and would cost another $4500.00.  That sounds way out of
> line to me.
> 
> Any one have any solid information about Petrof's and Renner actions
> versus a Petrof action with Renner parts assembled by Petrof.
> 
> Thanks, Rolland Miller, Miller Piano Service, Noth Ridgeville, OH,
> MPT/PTG/rpt
>