----- Original Message ----- From: Paul <tunenbww@clear.lakes.com> To: <pianotech@ptg.org> Sent: May 02, 2000 5:47 AM Subject: Re: Grand Rim Construction > Ron > How do you explain the kerfed rim that Bosendorfer uses? > > Paul Chick > -------------------------------------------------- I'd prefer not to. The Bosendorfer is a hold-over from late eighteenth century piano design and I have never much cared for the overall tone performance of the piano. And, no. I don't argue with those who really like it. In most cases, however, clients I've had with Bosendorfers were quite blind to their tonal limitations, preferring to focus on the Bosendorfer mystique. Quite a few compromises have been made to make up for the sustain lost to the rim -- indeed, I have frequently used this design to explain the problems inherent with trying to make the piano rim into a soundboard. The piano is very difficult -- i.e., expensive -- to build and all that expense does not translate into superior performance. Their new line of 'low-cost' pianos are probably better musical instruments. In my opinion... Del
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