David, You stated: "It would be relatively easy for NY to adopt the Hamburg Protocols....., but they don't." I think, that what you are forgetting, is that NY is the center of UNIONS, that, IMHO foster shoddy work and slovenly made products. I personally, don't know if there is a Union, in the Steinway Factory, but it would be difficult to comprehend there not being one! <G> Thus, the problem. BTW, the UNIONS, is the reason we'll NEVER have another "National" Convention in the State of New Yawk! The last one was a true NIGHT MARE. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Been There, Didn't Like It, So I'm Here To Stay! [G}
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