Dave and list...YAMAHA never imported ANY grand pianos with two pedals. So if it has two pedals, it IS a 'gray market' piano. How much that matters depends in part whether it can survive in our more controlled climate. Air conditioning and central heating are rare in the tropics, and can be problematic for these not-for-export pianos. Any piano which has lived many years in a tropical environment, will likely have some difficulty adapting to a significant change, and can result in some nasty problems. Yamaha does season for destination, and it does matter. Encourage your customer to call Yamaha for more thorough answers to this subject. Steve Pearson Yamaha 800/854-1569 >>> david severance <severanc@mail.wsu.edu> 10/13 9:41 AM >>> List One of my customers has ask my opinion concerning the purchase of a 2 pedal Yamaha G series grand that a dealer is offering her at a very attractive price. I told her that I thought they were used pianos imported here by individuals that were originally sold to the over seas market. I haven't heard positive comments regarding these pianos but I haven't personally seen any of them and would appreciate comments from other techs who have. Thanks. Dave Severance Dept. of Music and Theater Arts Washington State University Pullman, WA 99164
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