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Amen, David. As one just learning the business, I'm still pondering the
subtleties of the Overs Action (still surfing all the weird patents in my
spare time, too). The inclined capstan certainly seems an improvement long
overdue. But resistance to "improvement" in an entrenched industry is
something I run into everyday in my current (don't say "real") job. It's
really tough to push an old industry forward-but we must persevere! Good
luck, Ron, and I can't wait 'till my first encounter!
John
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From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Porritt, David
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 9:32 AM
To: Pianotech
Subject: RE: Rebuilders gallery at national in Rochester (was News
andRochester)
Dale:
Thanks for sharing these details with the list. I believe that if PTG will
continue to support this kind of creative work it will stay a viable
organization that supports the piano and innovation. Without going in this
direction there is the danger that the convention could just become a dreary
gathering of us pin-twisters going to the same classes, and griping about
the same problems.
Soapbox warning --------
I have been energized by the possibility of improvement in our chosen
instrument for a while. Now that we have a real, improved,
better-than-you're-used-to piano here on campus I have some hope that this
spirit of further development can really catch on. One of the many problems
with thinking that the piano is now as good as it can be is that you can't
innovate. If you change something, that is a tacit admission that the piano
wasn't perfect before. Fortunately most industries don't have that approach
to their products. Yes, the overhead valve engine is an admission that the
flat head engine was not perfect. The MRI is an admission that x-rays and
CT scans were not perfect. How on earth did we get to the point where we
thought the piano had fully evolved? That really is a true mystery to me!
--------off soapbox.
Sorry!
dp
David M. Porritt
dporritt@smu.edu
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From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Erwinspiano@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 8:38 AM
To: pianotech@ptg.org
Subject: Rebuilders gallery at national in Rochester (was News and
Rochester)
Gordon
Well if it's not been news here on list yet , I guess it will be now. The
short answer is yes, these pianos will be on display , I think in a separate
area in or from the usual exhibit hall. This will be called a "Rebuilders
Gallery" & in Rochester these pianos can be played , heard & admired.
Rick Florence the institute director has invited 8 Rebuilders to bring a
piano & teach a one class period extolling the virtue of their particular
designs etc. The pianos will be in seen & heard in class & also arrangements
are being made to hear these pianos in some sort of performance venue.
So far the 8 are Ron Nossaman, Terry Farrell, David Hughes Shawn Hoar,
Ron Overs, Dale Erwin, Chris Robinson & the last one escapes me right now.
My own feeling is that a display of this kind supports, encourages &
promotes member creativity & enthusiasm & also affirms the merits of on
going edjucation.
So bring your doubting Thomas on over & let her decide for herself.
I am honored to be included with such esteemed company.
Dale Erwin
Will it be possible for the "general public" to see
these pianos? I have a friend in Rochester, a
physicist with a concert pianist wife, who snorted
" How can you possibly improve a Steinway !?!"
Thump
Erwins Pianos Restorations
4721 Parker Rd.
Modesto, Ca 95357
209-577-8397
Rebuilt Steinway , Mason &Hamlin Sales
www.Erwinspiano.com
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