Yamaha Model Question

[Benny L. Tucker]

Hi Terry,
    The P-22 is a 45" verses the 500's 44". I don't know the precise
measurements, but the strungback is noticeably thicker and heavier in the
P-22, I would say close to an inch thicker. The action is a good bit larger,
there again, I'm guessing at least an inch taller. I've always considered
the P-22 to be just a plain jane tank. I've also had some trouble tuning the
high treble on the P models due to some noise there that I just can't get
cleaned up to my satisfaction. The bass and middle registers tune well.
    The 500's on the other hand tune really easy in the high treble, where
the very highest notes just sing out as plain as it gets. IMHO the bass and
middle registers can sound a little harsh if not voiced properly. The
actions are smaller and the strungbacks less sturdy.
    The new P-models, the P-600's are something I would look closely at If I
were buying a piano for myself. They have the same strungback, and action as
the P-22, but a more furniture style cabinet, i.e. the 500's. Just have to
really take your time in the high treble when tuning.
    Hope this helps.

Benny L. Tucker
Yamaha Factory Tuner
Precision Piano Tuning & Repair
Thomaston, Ga.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 11:35 AM
Subject: Yamaha Model Question


> I have a customer looking to buy a new Yamaha console or studio. She is
looking at the M500S. I am familiar with the P-22. Besides the cabinet, how
do these two pianos differ? I see they both have the same length A0 string -
does this mean they have the same stringing scale? Is the M500S also a
studio (full size action)? Thanks.
>
> Terry Farrell
>
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