----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephen Airy" <stephen_airy@yahoo.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: November 17, 2000 9:47 AM Subject: Re: large uprights > Another thing - why isn't anyone making large uprights > anymore? For example, 54" to 60" uprights could be > similar in quality to 6' and 7' grands, with the > grands being better as far as the action goes and > maybe in a few other areas in which I temporarily am > inflicted with Piano Technician's Memory Loss. Market. Beyond a certain point, folks tend to prefer a grand piano even if the tone and action performance are not as good. Manufacturers will build what they can sell. If you develop the market for a 60" vertical piano, I'm sure you can find someone to build it. (Me, for example.) Del
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