Petrof/Renner actions

[Wimblees@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 5/6/99 1:55:09 AM !!!First Boot!!!, rockymtn@sprynet.com 
writes:

<< Just a second . . . I went to a Petrof presentation a couple of years ago
 and I remember something more to the IIIM then just a true Renner action .
 . . aren't there other improvements too?  Different hammers, soundboard,
 materials, etc.?
 
 I might be wrong but I seemed to remember a BIG difference once you stepped
 up to the M.
 
 Glenn.
  >>


I just read the official Petrof Specifications sheet, and the only difference 
that is shown between the two is the action.  However, I just spoke with 
Petrof and they told me the other difference between the III and the IIIM is 
that the IIIM has an exposed pin block, with smaller tuning pins, driven 
deeper into the block, for better tuning stability.  With this information, 
there is indeed a differences worth noting.  However, I still stand with my 
earlier assessment, in that for the kind of use the piano will get at the 
church, unless there is money available, the church would not loose anything 
as far as quality is concerned between the two models. 

Willem