<html> Hi Ron,               I think you should be able to get a Yamaha U5 for that budget.  I think it would win hands down. Regards Roger At 02:08 AM 8/8/02 +0000, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>Dear lists- I'm asking on behalf of a customer that will be shopping for an upright to be used in a newer middle school.  Their budget is roughly $10,000.  The music teacher has been told that a 52" upright has the same soundboard area as a 6' grand.  Therefore, she's been thinking about the Boston, Yamaha U3, and Kawai.  It won't get a ton of use, but will be their only 'performance' piano, so musicality, and durability are primary concerns.  Feel free to suggest a shorter instrument, if you have a favorite.  Offlist, if you would prefer. Thanks in advance Ron Koval Chicagoland _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: <a href="http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx" eudora="autourl">http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx</a> </blockquote> </html>