To all, The comments re. trashing Square Grands is not appreciated. These instruments are a viable part of the historic evolution of our beloved instruments. Yes, many are only worthy of being used as a work bench or boat anchor or......?! However, the Chickerings, Steinways, Mathuscheks, Mason & Hamlins of the Square grand era are usually worthy of consideration. I would ask a question: How many of you would like to hear what the composers and performers, of the 18th and the early 19th centuries heard? If you have a Square grand, in good condition and tuned to the appropriate temperament of the period, of the composer's period, you be hearing what they heard. Is this not, in itself, enlightening and worthy of a more considerate attitude towards these instruments???? As for the Square Grand in question, it sounds like this one is a "one-of-a-kind" special order one, that, IF documentation can be obtained, as to it's historic background, etc. it is valuable to those who find that to be interesting If you take the proper attitude towards these instruments, quite possibly you will knock off the B.S. towards them. To me it simply shows the ignorance of the one verbalizing such garbage. (Flame suit/helmet/boots firmly in place!) Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
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