John: I would not disagree with these criteria at all. The definition of what constitutes a problem, however, is something on which reasonable people might reasonably disagree. For example, that you are able to cover up scaling problems with judicious voicing is not necessarily a reason to dismiss rescaling as another option, is it? My impression from reading your previous posts on the subject was that you felt there was no reason that Steinway belly designs and/or scaling should be modified, even slightly. Am I correct in that impression? Or am I misreading you. David Love davidlovepianos@earthlink.net > It's not a contradiction for me. When I evaluate any technique for > solving piano problems I ask these questions: > > Have I evaluated were the problem is coming from? > > Am I solving a real or imagined problem? > > Is this the easiest and fastest solution? > > Will what I do be effective and durable? > > Can I do it well enough? > > What are the side affects of what I plan to do? > > Could someone later be able to undo what I did? > > Do I really know what I am doing both technically and aesthetically? > > > > John Hartman RPT > > John Hartman Pianos [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] > Rebuilding Steinway and Mason & Hamlin > Grand Pianos Since 1979 > > Piano Technicians Journal > Journal Illustrator/Contributing Editor [link redacted at request of site owner - Jul 25, 2015] >
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