[CAUT] CAUT endorsement

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 If we could all spec rebuild Yamaha's and sell them for a profit, you'd see these techniques applied there as well.  Don't you agree? 
In fact, discussion of tapering soundboards and using non-OEM hammers and bass strings on Yamahas immediately comes to mind.  Other "Is it still a brand X piano?" items (for those concerned with such considerations) have likely also come up, as well as criticisms.  Where Steinway is concerned, the Dutch have a saying: "The tallest tree catches the most wind."


Alan Eder


-----Original Message-----
From: William Monroe <bill at a440piano.net>
To: caut at ptg.org
Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 9:45 am
Subject: Re: [CAUT] CAUT endorsement


I think it's fair to say that every manufacturer gets their due.  Whether on CAUT or Pianotech, many (if not all) of the major manufacturers have had shots taken at them.  Yamaha certainly, particularly when it comes to their small grands, and I'm sure a search would bring up many others, including Bosey, Kawai, Baldwin, etc.  And, while there are undoubtedly more than just Eric Schandall at NY who may not call Steinway "the best," "the world standard," or other such lofty title, there are many that do   And, when you do, you can expect to be held to that when something is substandard, particularly if its chronic.
 
In addition, I don't know of any PTG sponsored classes on maintenance or rebuilding instruction on ANY particular brand "as is taught by" that brands reps.  Yamaha sends their reps, Kawai too.  The bulk of the general class offerings are just that, general.  We're exploring all the techniques out there for rebuilding, regulation, maintenance, etc., applicable to whatever piano you see fit.  I think this is more a symptom of the fact that S&S are among the very few brands that are profitable to rebuild.  If we could all spec rebuild Yamaha's and sell them for a profit, you'd see these techniques applied there as well.  Don't you agree?  Similarly not suggested as better/worse or with any disrespect.
 
William R. Monroe

On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 7:23 PM, tannertuner <tannertuner at bellsouth.net> wrote:



Jim,
The one question I would ask is "when, other than all-Steinway day classes taught by Steinway representatives, have you ever heard any PTG sponsored Steinway maintenance or rebuilding instruction taught AS IS TAUGHT by Steinway?"
 
Again, for better or worse is not the question.
 
When have you seen or heard similar pot shots taken at any other currently prominent manufacturer?
Jeff


--- On Mon, 5/17/10, Jim Busby <jim_busby at byu.edu> wrote:


From: Jim Busby jim_busby at byu.edu 



 I would disagree that “anti-Steinway” is “taught” in PTG, although we have seen pot shots regularly taken at them.








 
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