[CAUT] CAUT endorsement

[Ron Nossaman]

William Monroe wrote:
> 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.

Very nicely stated. Thank you.
Ron N