Terry You are correct. It is a reality of rebuilding life that to do it full time usually/requires that type of clientle and I feel fortunate,blessed but it's been a long road. As a not so lofty word of encouragement I have done many of the types of pianos you refer to along the way . They all taught me something and the clients were grateful for the improvemnt in the sound and there own musical expression. Such a deal. In my shop we still work on the more than occasional upright.( I LOVE THE OLD BEASTS ) as well as the not so famous but very musical others but about 90% steinways.. Viva La difference. You rrrrreally took my breath away with the $450.00 post and yes that seems way more realistic. Your Point is my point. We want to do business with people we can have confidence in and are trustworthy. This affects our well being and state of mind and uncomplicates our lives and that is INCREDIBLY valuable. Lets her an Amen to that!!!! Consequently I use the G.C. strings on everything. Uprights,grands and whatever. It just seems to make all pianos sound there best as will all really well scaled and wrapped bass sets. Breathing easier in Modesto Dale Erwin
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