[CAUT] CAUT endorsement

[Jeff Tanner]

Yes, William, I agree.

But that's not the point.

The point of my post was that as long as PTG classes teach other ways of 
rebuilding and maintaining Steinways, any endorsement by PTG of membership 
will not be respected by those who are on board with the All-Steinway 
philosophy. It was not intended at all to be a criticism of other ways of 
doing things. And yes, I agree that Steinway learns from those in the field 
who are implementing cutting edge ideas.

My post was about whether or not a PTG endorsement will hold water with 
university faculties who prefer Steinway Steinways.

Jeff


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Nossaman" <rnossaman at cox.net>
To: <caut at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 11:35 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] CAUT endorsement


> 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