[pianotech] journal ads

[David Stocker]

If Yamaha doesn't realize they are spending a bunch of money just to irritate us, it is not the fault of the Guild. It is their own foolishness.

I have been told they have gone from more than 500 dealers a few years ago to barely 100 now. I can only imagine the layoffs and reorganization they must be going through. They have probably made more money with digitals than pianos for quite a while. So the money people think it makes sense to push what makes the most money.

Mostly, it makes me laugh when I see that ad. Corporate-think cutting itself off at the knees. Hmmph.

David Stocker, RPT
Tumwater, WA


From: 88man at netscape.com 
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 14:35
To: pianotech at ptg.org 
Subject: Re: [pianotech] journal ads


Just received the new issue of PTG Journal. Was somewhat surprised to see an ad on the back cover for what is a non-acoustic piano. Doesn't seem in best interests of piano technicians. I am new at this business..about 3 years..so maybe this is not unusual. Just seemed odd to me. I personally wouldn't want my dues spent on a publication that advertised a product such as this, although I am sure Yamaha paid dearly for the ad.

Lance Chauvin
Baton Rouge, La.

--- mkurta1 at comcast.net wrote:

From: "Mike Kurta" <mkurta1 at comcast.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Brackets
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:20:42 -0600


    As of today, in talking to John Chang at Young Chang, brackets are on back order and are expected within 30 days.  And yes, brackets are gratis and up to $200 reimbursement for labor will be paid.  
    Mike Kurta

 

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