I just received my October issue of the MUSIC TRADES. On page 58 there is a rather amusing story about a piano retailer/moving company in Colorado Springs who, as a publicity stunt, pushed a Steinway upright to the top of Pike's Peak, elevation 14,100 feet. Apparently the company wanted to back up their claim that "We can move a piano anywhere...". After two previous failed attempts due to snow drifts the goal was finally reached on Sunday, May 28th along with a host of volunteer piano pushers. A specially designed dolly was used featuring eight 10-inch tires. The Guinness book of records is considering this for entry in their book. I can't help but wonder what the tuning must have sounded like at the top! I am reminded of the Laurel and Hardy episode "Music Box" in which they, as piano movers, push a piano up an enormous flight of stairs to a wealthy snobs house in Beverly Hills.. Rob Goodale, RPT
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