---------- > From: ETomlinCF3@aol.com > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: Yamaha GP-1 vs. GH-1 > Date: Wednesday, October 01, 1997 3:24 PM > The GP-1 I tuned had a plate finish similar to the GH-1 smooth finish but same configuration. I did not look under the bottom. It tuned well except for the B-2 problem. James Grebe pjanoman@inlink.com > The new model GP-1 has many differences . Teak rim, Pine back posts not > spruce, they do not sand the plate finish, different string scale, the > pinblock is maple not maple and beech as the gh-1, no expansion slots in the > keybed, damper heads are beech not Ono-ore, I think that covers the major > differences in the two models. They do play and sound similar... I believe a > way to offer a piano with Yamaha's sound and quality with a lower list price. > I have liked the ones I have serviced. Yes, the tenor break is still a > challenge, but good for the price. > > Ed Tomlinson > Tomlinson Tuning and Repair > > > Dear list, > I tuned a new model Yamaha grand yesterday, a GP-1 #5543046. It appeared > to be the same as a GH-1 except that the music desk assembley is now fixed > (doesn't slide) on 2 dowels protruding from the 2 sides. It appears as > simpler way of doing it and thusly cheaper. All else seems to be the same > as a GH-1, same problem with B-2 (plain wire). Hard to get that to agree > with B-3 in tune. > Anyone know of any other differences? >> >
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