Celeste

[Horace Greeley]

Robert, et al,

Thanks very much for the update on the Yamaha celeste.  At least the action 
seems to be updated - a most nice change.

Would you please describe the unit physically?  How are the bars and 
resonators laid out?  How do the dampers work?  Stuff like that.

Thanks again.

Horace



At 08:33 AM 11/6/00 -0500, you wrote:
>Yamaha sells celestes.  The Univ. of Michigan orchestra purchased one a
>few years ago.  It is quite nice and affordable as compared to the best
>German model (Schiedemeyer, I think.)  We payed approximately $17,000, if
>I recall correctly.
>
>If I'm not mistaken, they ship out of the percussion dept. which is in
>Grand Haven, Michigan (the former Everett Piano factory).  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
>
>
>On Fri, 3 Nov 2000, Robert Moffatt wrote:
>
> > Dear List,
> >
> > Our Orchestra is looking for a Celeste. Would anyone out there have any 
> information as makers etc?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Bob
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Robert Moffatt
> > Moffatt & Sons Piano Service
> > Calgary, Alberta
> > Canada
> >