Celeste

[Fred Sturm]

Truly a grand action? Up-striking rather than down-striking? How are the
bars held? 
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico

Robert Grijalva wrote:
> 
> Yamaha sells celestes.  The Univ. of Michigan orchestra purchased one a
> few years ago. 
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 It's got a very
> nice action...basically an oversized grand piano action, complete with
> giant hammers.  It's rather attractive also, with a stained oak finish.
> 
> Robert Grijalva
> Asst. Professor and Director, Piano Technology
> School of Music
> Phone: 734-764-6207
> e-mail: pianoman@umich.edu