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Kent writes; 
<< The unvarnished truth is more difficult than it ought to be, since a 
letter from the rebuilder claims that the piano is suitable for any of 
the world's finest concert stages, that the action parts were chosen to 
perfectly match the piano, etc. So I will have to write a letter saying 
more or less the opposite, that the piano isn't suitable and the parts 
don't match. Sigh.<< 

    Well,  when you have to shoot, shoot!  However, keeping it very simple 
from the outset can position you to   maximum advantage without creating an 
opening for debate with the rebuilder.  I wouldn't say it was unsuitable, the 
customers have already done that for you.  If you go on record as stating that in 
your opinion, different part selection will cure the problems, you haven't 
specifically slammed the rebuilder.  AFTER the work is done, the piano is hailed 
as glorious, etc.  the chips will fall where they may and the previous 
rebuilder will have to address the customers, not you, if he wants to defend his work.
  
    It may be a difficult spot, but it does look like a great opportunity to 
hit a home run.

 
Ed Foote RPT 
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html
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