WAS Re: Tune-off

[Dan M. Hallett, Jr.]

Dear Frank:

In our locl nespaper this week was an article stating the sale of pianos
went up last year - this was just new instruments. For this to make our
local newspaper (Meadville, PA) means something, somewhere must be
happening - or perhaps they just needed to fill a blank spot with an
inoffensive article:).
Dan Hallett, Jr. RPT


Frank Cahill wrote:
> 
> Delwin D Fandrich wrote:
> >
> > Vince Mrykalo wrote:
> >
> > > So then what is the answer?  Mfgrs. protecting their egos?  Most of these
> > > 'higher-ups' in the business of making pianos must be remaining unconvinced
> > > to not improve their products for some reason.  Maybe they don't see a
> > > problem.
> >
> > --------------------------------
> >
> > I think that is mostly the problem. Most piano companies are now being run by
> > business people who have only a passing acquaintance with the piano. Or with
> > piano music. Or with music. It's pretty hard to convince some of these folks
> > that a problem even exists.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Del
> 
> Yes, yes, yes. Those MBAs don't know music.  But why were they hired in
> the first place?  Could it be they were the last hope to keep to company
> afloat?
> 
> The hiring may just be an indication of the softening of demand for the
> product.  Whoever operates best in the "mean and lean" mode may be the
> one who survives.
> 
> I don't like the idea of a survivor with a poor product, but it could
> happen.
> --
> 
> Frank Cahill
> Associate Member
> Northern Va