Yamaha LU-90 ...and other indonesian attrocities

[Roger Jolly]

Hi Elian,
              We have not encountered the same problems with the US built
units, just zero voicing and sounding like a tin can. Steaming the hammers
takes about 10 to 15 min. And it is a nice instrument for the money, after
they have been prepped. 
  Action parts are now being mfg in China, so you can expect another swing
in QC, but knowing Yamaha they will sort it out in short order.
Regards Roger


  
At 11:41 PM 28/09/99 -0400, you wrote:
>Roger,
>
>I just answered an e-mail from Mark Blosius, the ones you mention, are
>similar, but are assembled in US. so probably, if I am right, the assembly
>problems should not be the same.
>
>What is your opinion about pinblock and tuning pin assembly ?
>
>I imagine the parts they use are the same, and if the Canadian LU´s have no
>pinblock problems, then my appreciation on problems in the preparation would
>be confirmed.
>
>Thank you
>
>Elian
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Roger Jolly <baldyam@sk.sympatico.ca>
>To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 11:38 AM
>Subject: Re: Yamaha LU-90 ...and other indonesian attrocities
>
>
>>
>> >
>> >Personally, I'm not thrilled by any of these low-enders, but it does a
>job,
>> >and I'm dying to see another one soon so that I can try Roger's steam
>> >voicing on it...perfect candidate.
>> >
>> Hi Mark,
>>              Here in Canada, we had the LU101 series, American assembled
>> from Japanese components.
>> Current model is a C108 , harsh, single felted, unvoiced hammers. After
>> steam voicing they sound very similar to the old (superior) M1's. After
>> voicing it becomes a nice entry level piano.
>> All of the models in this series, recieve no voicing at the factory due to
>> the competitive price point. Unfortunately both dealers and consumers
>> demand a budget instrument with the Yamaha name. So some compromise had to
>> be made. At least the voicing is a simple and fast fix.
>> One burst high on each shoulder will do the trick, use just the tip of the
>> iron to reach the underside of the hammer, and invert the iron to hit the
>> top side. you don't even have to loosen the action bolts.
>> I normally do these pianos before tuning, as it makes the tuning job a lot
>> easier to hear the partials.
>> Good day Mate
>> Roger
>>
>>
>>
>> Roger Jolly
>> BaldwinYamaha Piano Centre
>> Saskatoon and Regina
>> Saskatchewan, Canada.
>> 306-665-0213
>> Fax 652-0505
>>
> 
Roger Jolly
BaldwinYamaha Piano Centre
Saskatoon and Regina
Saskatchewan, Canada.
306-665-0213
Fax 652-0505