On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 8:27 PM, martin cipolla <pianodoctor at msn.com> wrote: > I have a client looking at a Pre-Owned Steinway B model. He is concerned > that the value of the piano may be negatively affected by the fact that a > Player system has been added to the piano. My experience has been that > adding after market player systems affects to some degree the action of the > piano. (ie less key travel) I cant picture having holes drilled into the > piano does it any good either. On one instance, I noticed part of the Leg > of a grand was removed to make room for the solenoids. I don't want to > mislead my client so I am asking for some input from all the experience that > is on this list. How do you feel about aftermarket player systems on a > classic piano like the Steinway B? > > I appreciate your input. > Marty > > ------------------------------ > Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your > inbox. Learn more.<http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1> > Hi Marty, I have worked on pianos that have had poorly installed systems & well installed systems, the difference is atonishing. If the install was done by the tech who only installs the player systems(isn't a piano technician) look out! Their major concern is getting the player functioning properly, not the piano. However if it was installed by a piano tech with some experience, it may be a very carefully installed system that not only functions well as a player but left the integrity of the piano intact. FYI I have seen several factory installs that were also well done. Mike -- It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC) Michael Magness Magness Piano Service 608-786-4404 www.IFixPianos.com email mike at ifixpianos.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20100616/024f66eb/attachment.htm>
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