FWD: Disc piano comparisons

[Carl W. Meyer]

I put a pianocorder in a Steinway square several years ago.  It was a
blast.  I got good money for doing it.  Worked quite well but was a huge
job.  If anybody wants to call me I'll tell you about it.  1/408/984-0482

Carl Meyer


> [Original Message]
> From: Larry Fisher <larryf@pacifier.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 7/23/00 10:09:16 AM
> Subject: FWD: Disc piano comparisons
>
> A truly sad day for players.
> 
> If any of y'all live in the J'ville area, would you please give this cat a
> call.  He's excited to have so many Casket Squares in his house, but to
put
> a player in one?????     Aren't you supposed to tip these puppies up on
> end, hang doors on them and call them gun cabinets??  I think I need to
> ralph.  Pass the pail please.
> 
> Lar
> 
> 
> >Subject: Disc piano comparisons
> >
> >I have a Chickering Square Grand that I had restored about 13 years ago
> >in Atlanta.  As you know, this is a LARGE instrument.  Although I'm
> >certainly no expert, I think the piano has rather nice sound for a
> >square.  My tuner was quite surprised also. I have a desire to own a
> >piano with modern automation.   Although I really like the Chickering ,
> >having been intrigued by square grands since 1970, I hate to part with
> >it and would probably not get anywhere near my money back in selling
> >it.  Too many instruments in the house to buy another piano so I've
> >considered installing one of these automated units in the square grand.
> >I have no idea what your thoughts are on square grands, but if you were
> >in my shoes would you even consider doing such a thing?  And, if so,
> >which unit do you think would be most adaptable?
> >
> >Tom Lathom
> >Jacksonville, FL
> >
> >
> >
>                                Larry Fisher RPT
>    specialist in players, retrofits, and other complicated stuff
>             Beau Dahnker pianos work best under water
> 



--- Carl W. Meyer, Santa Clara, Ca.
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