Yamaha "S" Pianos vs. others

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: September 17, 2001 4:25 PM
Subject: Yamaha "S" Pianos vs. others


> Mark & Dale,
> IMHO we're dealing with an ever-increasing number of people that have a
> hearing loss, due to our VERY NOISY society. It's a pity, but alas I
believe
> this to be one of the major reasons for the sale of loud, brassy sounding
> instruments. The other reason is a little less blatant in appearance, but
> is, in my opinion, part of the problem. That being, recording studios have
a
> distorted idea of what a piano is really supposed to sound like. So, we
are
> subjected to improperly EQ'd recordings. This is rampant throughout the
> recording industry. Methinks to many reformed Rock musicians have gotten
> tired of playing and are now in the studios, with their poor hearing! Just
> this guy's opinion. Flame suit properly adjusted. <grin>
> Regards,
> Joe Garrett, Oregon
> ---------------------------------------------

Now, Joe, I know you know better than this. Yes, we live in a noisy world
and, yes, a large part of our society has hearing damage ranging from mild
to severe. But I also know you have had some hearing damage for lo, these
many years. I also know that you've cared for what is left and you can
easily tell the difference between good, dynamic piano sound and hard,
linear unpiano sound.

I sure do agree with your observations about recording studios, though.
There are very few that have pianos worthy of the name and they are truly to
be treasured.

Del