<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" = xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" = xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; = charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=ProgId content=Word.Document> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 9"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 9"> <link rel=File-List href="cid:filelist.xml@01C1587B.0F717500">  <style>  </style>  </head> <body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=blue = style='tab-interval:.5in'> <div class=Section1> He= llo List,<o:p></o:p> <!= [if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> I = have been on one of these trips myself and found that it was very = rewarding. I used mostly the visual approach = during the time the others we playing. = There are always some defects from a small scratch on the case to major ones. Remember = that anything is possible but not likely. Think of all the possibilities and make a list before you leave = for the trip, then follow your list. = If there are any scratches or any other defects, they will repair if you ask = before shipping. You can inspect = the actions write down touch weights, regulation dimensions, ect. They will pull the action if you want, but will not = allow you if you want to have a look. = <o:p></o:p> <!= [if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> I = had the privilege of meeting Henry Steinway while I was there. He signed our piano as well. = His office is at the end of the institutional selection = room.<o:p></o:p> <!= [if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Ha= ppy hunting,<o:p></o:p> <s= pan style="mso-spacerun: yes"> <o:p></o:p> Lonnie = Young<o:p></o:p> <= span class=EmailStyle17>The University of = Southern Miss<o:p></o:p> Ha= ttiesburg MS<o:p></o:p> -----Original Message----- From: owner-caut@ptg.org [mailto:owner-caut@ptg.org]On Behalf = Of philromano@attglobal.net Sent: Thursday, October = 18, 2001 9:35 AM To: CAUT Subject: Selecting new = Steinways <![if = !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]><o:p></o:p> Hello CAUT list,<o:p></o:p>  </f= ont><o:p></o:p> I monitor this list and occasionally post to Pianotech. I enjoy reading = all your comments and insights.<o:p></o:p>  </f= ont><o:p></o:p> I will be travelling to NYC with the Chairman of the Music Dept and another = Prof of Music from the local university in my area to choose two Steinway D's = and two B's at Steinway Hall. As the tech in the mix, can anyone suggest what I = should look for? My playing skills are limited but I think I do know a great = piano when I hear one. Both profs are quite talented so I should be spending = most of my day listening. Any and all comments would be = appreciated.<o:p></o:p>  </f= ont><o:p></o:p> We've already taken delivery of three B's (these were taken on order - no = selction involved) and all three are quite different pianos. We've also received = three Boston GP-178's and several Boston uprights. The Bostons were = considerably more prepped than the S&S's!<o:p></o:p>  </f= ont><o:p></o:p>  </f= ont><o:p></o:p> Phil Romano<o:p></o:p= > Coastal Carolina University Myrtle Beach, SC <a = href="mailto:philromano@attglobal.net">philromano@attglobal.net</a></sp= an><o:p></o:p> <a href="mailto:philromano@attglobal.net">.net</a><o:p></o:p><= /p> </div> </body> </html>