Del, You haven't got much response on this post so I thought I would throw in my two cents worth. --- Del wrote: It's just that since Y-C has included just about everything except the patented and copyrighted S&S Mystique Oyle I'm more than a bit curious to see if they are able to live up to their billing and pedigree. I'm curious about how others think they sound, play, tune, etc. And, of course, how they think they compare to the original. Thanks, Del --- I went to a presentation at a local dealer which Pramberger attended. One of the pianos was there and he gave a presentation about the manufacture of the pianos, showing pictures from the factory. With my technician hat on I don't have too much to say because I really didn't get to do anything to the piano or spend any time with it. The fit and finish are good and the materials look to be of good quality (they compare quite favorably to Brand S in that regard). I did not see the action. I have not tuned one or worked on one. With my pianist hat on I have to say that the piano that I saw was impressive. Nice crisp responsive action that was very uniform and even, not too heavy and fairly quick. The tone had something of what I think of as typical Asian sound: clean, focused, slightly metallic, and slightly percussive while at the same time having something of the warmth, richness, and sustain of a good American piano. An enjoyable piano to play. An employee of Brand S, who was a good pianist (and who shall remain nameless) also tried the piano and also seemed to be impressed. I've only played the one so I don't know if it is representative, but I think it compared quite favorably to its rival (sibling?). When you throw price into the equation then I think it is a piano that pianists are going to be considering in the future. Looking at it strictly as a pianist I would definitely prefer it myself to a Boston. I am often disappointed by new Brand S pianos but sometimes come across ones that are exciting. If price was not a consideration and I was seeking a new piano then I would search through the Brand S pianos until I found one that I wanted. The Pramberger just doesn't have that certain something for me. Also, I suspect the Prambergers may have another attribute of Asian pianos that I consider a negative - one Brand X piano sounds pretty much like another Brand X piano. Say what you will about Brand S's methods of manufacture and quality control (and the negative consequences thereof), there is something very appealing to pianists about the fact that it results in pianos that are not all the same. But, that said, if price was a consideration the only thing that would stop me from seriously considering the Pramberger is that there is no track record of stability and longevity as yet. I hope this is useful input. Phil --- Phillip Ford Piano Service & Restoration 1777 Yosemite Ave San Francisco, CA 94124 Make a difference, help support the relief efforts in the U.S. http://clubs.lycos.com/live/events/september11.asp
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