Curious - US vs. Jap. built Yamaha verts.

[David Ilvedson]

Benny,

Isn't precision and factory tuning and unlikely event?...;-]

David I.

> Benny L. Tucker
> Yamaha Factory Tuner
> Precision Piano Tuning & Repair
> Thomaston, Ga.
> 
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> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 7:44 AM
> Subject: Curious - US vs. Jap. built Yamaha verts.
> 
> Hello List,
> 
> I am curious for opinions on how these models hold up for others in
> the field. I have had good experience with the U series and frankly
> all Yamaha verticals built in Japan. Is the newer T series built in
> Japan? I hope not. We are not so happy with these so far.
> 
> Also had spotty success with the US built consoles, Michigan built
> LU-11 practically fell apart in a school and although some do OK, I
> don't feel they are designed to hold up like the Jap built models.
> (Nothing to do with American execution, this is a design and material
> issue I think)
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Richard Galassini
> Cunningham Piano Co & Factory
> Philadelphia, Pa.
> (800) 394-1117
> http://voce88.tripod.com/richspianopage/