Curious - US vs. Jap. built Yamaha verts.

[Scott & Jason Jackson]

In Australia we have a T121 which is, quote "Based on the scale design
of the popular U1 series piano..........."

It has an all square case available only in ebony polish, Japanese
action, cheaper hammers, and is made to compete with Samick from
Indonesia.

Scott Jackson
Jurjens Pianos
Wollongong
Australia


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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
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