>...This information has been repeated so many times in the past that one >would think that EVERYOONE knew it by now, but such is obviously not >the case. Except for a few higher-quality player pianos built during the >twenties which occasionally are marginally worth rebuilding/restoring to- >day, the Beckwith piano, marketed by Sears through their stores and by >catalog, was an extemely low-quality instrument... > >Les Smith >lessmith@buffnet.net Normally Les, I would not dispute what you say. However, last month, our Oklahoma Chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild met for a technical on the subject of in home player piano service. It was by Norman Cantrell, RPT, and in his shop was a Beckwith Player piano. This piano, mostly in original condition other than the player unit, was *spectacular* in tone and touch. Just blew me away! Thought you'd like to know there is at least one is Beckwith that is out-of-this-world. Keith A. McGavern kam544@ionet.net Registered Piano Technician Oklahoma Chapter 731 Piano Technicians Guild USA
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