No Power Yamanamas

Richard Brekne Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no
Thu, 27 Mar 2003 17:55:17 +0100



Nichols wrote:

>  Richard,
>    Are these pianos on stage trucks? If not, what's the flooring?
>
>    Watch a stage truck flex under fff sometime, and ask yourself about
> how much energy it takes... (and where it comes from).
>
>    Then... put a block or two under the two front supports.
>

No, actually these are in very stable places, with varying useage
degrees. The one I have most acess to is in one of the instructors rooms
at the University. It is heavily practiced on. Three years old and needs
new key bushings and easily could do with a new set of hammers... to
give you an idea.

Its not like it doesnt actually have some power... the instructor breaks
strings on it regularly... especially in the high treble, its just that
you get this feeling that you have to pound the thing to get any feeling
of that power... like I said.. hard to describe.

The back rail tip might be something... I will give that a check.

Thanks muchly

RicB


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Richard Brekne
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