Wim.. I am sorry to have to do this.. but my conscious just wont allow me otherwise. It is true enough the Petrofs have a pleasing tone. It is also true that there are many problems assosiated with Petrof pianos. Our freind Wim has obviously let himself become quite taken by the sound and initial impression one gets from these pianos (grin.. I've seen this before). Be that as it may Petrof is in no way even close to being in the same ballpark as Steinway and Yamaha (I cant speak about Kawais as I have nearly no experience with them) Petrofs are like 5 steps down on the price ladder... that should tell you something right there, and nooooo I am sorry low worker wages just dont answer that. Let me put it to you this way James.. If a Petrof will serve your needs.. then just about any cheap piano that has a sound you like will do just fine. You first mentioned Steinway, Yamaha, or Kawaii. If you have money for the quality represented by the first two (at least) then stick with them. Wimblees@AOL.COM wrote: > James: > > The three pianos you mentioned are very good and certainly worth considering. > If you have to opportunity, however, please take a good look at the Petrof. > The Model IV is 5'8", same size at the Steinway M. Although very few people > know about them, every piano player that has played one in my store has been > extremely impressed with its clear tone and even touch. > > Willem Blees > > In a message dated 4/2/00 2:54:15 PM Central Daylight Time, > jcusumano@worldnet.att.net writes: > > << I was just wondering if I could pick your brains for any > opinions, info, etc. on a new grand. I just started to look > at Kawai, Yamaha and Steinway. > The maximum length I can fit is 6' 1". Therefore my choices are a Yamaha > C-3, Kawai RX-3 or Steinway Model M. > Pricing aside, what are your feelings on these models. > When you take price into consideration, is the Steinway > worth the extra money? Or, would I enjoy the others > just as much? >> -- Richard Brekne Associate PTG, N.P.T.F. Bergen, Norway
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