Peral River

[michael wathen]

If they are not now, they soon will be......Pearl River is the largest
manufacturer in the world.  They Chineese are consuming pianos at a
phenomenal rate.  This is one reason why Wapin choose to go for an
international patent on its bridge.

The Pearl River pianos are a good value in my estimation. I almost bought a
lot of them after the Providence convention.

Michael Wathen
http://www.wapin.com


----- Original Message -----
From: <VOCE88@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: Peral River


> In a message dated 7/20/2000 11:36:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> peep@mail.massed.net writes:
>
> >
> >   List:
> >   A client told me today that they just bought a new upright &quot;
> > PearlsRiver&quot;
> >   piano. I'm not familiar with this piano. Any information would be
> >   greatly appreciated.
> >   Thanks Arthur
>
> Hello Art -
>
> If you had asked me this last year, I would have said they were cheap low
> line pianos that wouldn't hold a tune in a year.
>
> But I have now seen the improvements made over the last few years. Renner
> actions available, no flakeboard anywhere (I take their word there), and
> pretty "rock solid" tunability. Please don't misunderstand me, they aren't
> replacing Bosendorfer anytime soon - but look out Koreans.
>
>
> Richard Galassini
> Cunningham Piano Co.
> Phila.,Pa.
> 1 (800) 394-1117
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