Eterna Piano

[phil frankenberg]

Newton

Eterna is/was a low priced piano made for Yamaha by Pearl River. Look closer
at the parts and you will see it's not exactly like a U1.

Phil Frankenberg
Chico Ca.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Newton Hunt" <nhunt@optonline.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 1:52 PM
Subject: Eterna Piano


> DOes anyone know of, had experience with or have information about a
> piano called Eterna.  It is an exact copy of a Yamaha U1.  So much so
> that I can not tell the difference except for the hammer heels.  Keys,
> plate, action and hammers are the same as Yamaha.
>
> Unfortunately the dealer put a plate saying "yamaha" to cover the
> original name.  My concern is that it is a "gray market" piano brought
> here from Japan or other similar places but is not make for this
> climate.  The tuning pins are on the loose side and could be looser by
> spring time.
>
> It needs regulation but the hammers have been files (fairly well) but
> otherwise it is a good piano.
>
> Any information would be appreciated since I have to make a
> recommendation tot he customer about buying the instrument.  She plays
> clarinet but needs a piano for her studio.
>
> It is not listed in my 7th Pierce.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Newton
> NJ