Baldwins, American, Japanese and other makes.

[David Boyce]

Hi folks,

I'm sad to think of Baldwin having such problems.  We don't see a great
many of them in the UK, but I have enjoyed playing them at PTA conventions,
and listening to recordings. I like the sound of Earl Wild's plummy
Baldwin.

But I must agree with all that Robert Goodale says in reply to that
strangely intemperate post.  
I've heard recordings of great-sounding Yamahas.

And what about European pianos?  Doesn't the Bosendorfer Imperial Grand get
a look-in? Heap of junk, I suppose?  And Hamburg Steinways?  And what about
the magificent Italian Fazioli pianos? Theirs is now the longest Concert
Grand produced, I believe.  The whole range seems excellent - I've played a
few.  But I guess they're not worthy?  And doesn't Wayne Stuart in
Australia figure? Another charlatan, I suppose.
And isn't the Bosendorfer upright the finest upright on the market by a
comfortable margin, surpassing the Steinway K by a length? No? Oh, OK.  And
what about the large Steingraeber upright, the biggest upright piano in
production. A shoddy toy?

I don't think I'd trust Mr Schmidt to sell me a good piano, or even a used
car.

Best wishes folks,

David Boyce
(after a long lurk!)