P.S. - RE: Yamaha vs. Samick studio pianos

Avery Todd avery@ev1.net
Mon, 22 Dec 2003 21:32:40 -0600


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Of course, I don't see Kawai's that have been bought on the
Internet!

Avery

 >Thanks for the comments, Tom. I totally agree. My experience with
 >the newer Kawai's has been nothing but positive!

Avery

At 09:20 PM 12/22/03, you wrote:
>
>
>In a message dated 12/22/2003 9:18:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
>lclgcnp@yahoo.com writes:
>I tuned a brand new 'ordered-from-the-internet' Kawaii just last week. 
>Truly one of the worst instruments I have ever seen. The entire action 
>bounces with great gusto whenever any 1 note is struck. The only positive 
>thing I can say about the piano is that the pins are tighter than any 
>yamaha I ever tuned, and I tune for a dealer!
>
>I vote for the P22 hands (and feet) down!
>
>Will
>
>
>           Will,
>              I preface my comments by telling you that I'm not associated 
> with any dealer or manufacturer, and have no hidden agenda.
>  I am very troubled by your comments. You don't elaborate on what 
> "ordered from the internet" means. Nor do you reference the model # of 
> this Kawai. If the action is "Bouncing" the key frame should be bedded, a 
> task the dealer would perform during routine prep.
>  Does " ordered from the internet " eliminate a local dealer and if so 
> would this explain your problem?
>             When you describe a Kawai as "one of the worst instruments 
> you have ever seen"  to this technician you lose all credibility. Ever 
> service a Kincaid? A Memphis Aeolian or Kimball Whitney? Perhaps this 
> particular Kawai is horrible, but let's not condemn this manufacturer to 
> a forum of technicians whose experience I'll wager is quite the opposite.
>             Tom Driscoll RPT
>             P.S. Also list etiquette would be better served if you sign 
> your full name.

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