pianoman wrote: > Hi All again again > I often tell my clients that Steinway builds the most structurally sound > piano case in the industry now or in the past. Well, let's say that they build ONE of the most structurally sound grand piano rim assemblies in the industry. There were a number of older American pianos with rim assemblies that were at least as strong as the Steinway. The most obvious example was/is the Mason & Hamlin. As for the present? Within its size (6'3") I'd say that the Walter grand is at least as strong as any of the Steinways from the Model A on down. > I also state that you cannot build a more structurally sound case than Steinway does. > Anyone disagree with your examples listed. > Thank you from the inquiring mind who would like to know. > James Grebe > R.P.T. of the P.T.G. from St. Louis > pianoman@inlink.com > "Success is not a goal, rather it is a way of life". As for your last point, yes stronger rim assemblies can be built. There is at least one major weakness in the Steinway design. That is the belly rail in the upper region. The bracing in all of their current models leaves just a little to be desired from an acoustical standpoint. Again I admit to being prejudiced, but the belly rail in the Walter is better supported. Regards, Del
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