A new used instrument

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Ricardo,
You know my answer loud and clear.

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On 20-feb-04, at 16:46, Richard Brekne wrote:

> Hi folks
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> The Grieg academy for Music here in Bergen takes possession of its 
> brand new Yamaha CF III tomorrow morning. In addition we received on 
> lone 2 pianos from an American lady living here. One is a Mason and 
> Hamlin 186(?) the other is a New York B.  I havent had a chance to 
> fool with the M&A yet.. but a quick check of the B showed actually 
> quite vast differences compared to the Hamburg B we have had all 
> along.
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> Ok... The Hamburg has serial number 501XXX and the New York has 369XXX 
> so we have quite an age difference that has to be taken into 
> consideration. But still.. The New York hammers dont even resemble 
> anything I've ever seen on a Hamburg. These are original by all 
> appearances... quite heavily lacked and later needled down. Reshaped 
> several times. The action is really sluggish... feels like you are 
> dragging your feet through about 6 inches of wet cement.  Yet friction 
> taken as DW - UW / 2 reads out around 12 - 14.  Its a so called 
> accelerated action. Part of the deal is too get the touch to feel more 
> comfortable... lighter... so it will be fun to tear this action apart 
> and put it back together again.
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> Sound wise we are in completely different ballparks. I have a set of 
> Ronsens that have been waiting for the right piano to come along.. 
> about 25 years old... still in the original sealed package.  Got them 
> from my brother Joe before he passed away. I also have the opportunity 
> to buy Hamburg Wurzens... which I have found quite pleasing on every 
> count. Honestly..... I am really tempted to put Wurzens on this, and 
> not employ lacquer in the voicing process. I just have this feeling 
> that this is a better way all around to go. I guess I am beggining to 
> feel that that Hamburg philosophy is more sound then the New York.
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> But.... as always.. I am doubtful... and would appreciate any and all 
> thoughts on the matter.
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> Cheers
> RicB
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