In defense of TAR (Was S&S retrofit rails ?)

[Ron Nossaman]

>
>Hi again, Ron, List,
>
>So you'll know, Ron, that I don't have any less respect for your views just
>because you are an advocate for changes in a major manufacturer's product,

* I wasn't aware that was an offense, and I did give reasons for my views
that I thought were valid logical, and reasonable.


>I equally hope and trust you don't feel any less respect for the following
>views I am about to post.
>
>Here is my succinct philosophy on this whole Steinway thing.  You did ask,
>didn't you? <g>

* Did I? Well, yea, OK. <G>


>1) Those that want to modify or re-engineer older Steinways that they
>themselves own, let them, but advise any potential buyer of the customized
>modifications.

* Agreed.


>2) Those that want to modify or re-engineer older Steinways that others
>own, let them get permission prior to the customized modifications.

* Agreed.

>3) Those that want Steinway to modify, customize, or re-engineer their own
>pianos to their way of thinking, you've got to be kidding.

* Agreed, and that's what I've been saying all along.


>One significant consolation can occur however, if Steinway ever does come
>around to your way of thinking somewhere down the road, and if you are
>still alive when they do, you can proudly say, "I told you so."
>
>Fraternally,
>
>Keith McGavern

* Agreed, but not likely.

Now why would I lose respect for you for agreeing with me unless...

Never mind,
 
 Ron