how many pianos...?

[gordon stelter]

    No, it is not merely marketing "poo-poo"!  Foundry
castings need time to "cure" for strength, as does
wood etc.. I think it is best to take as long as
necessary to do a job right, and not rush anything.
Although Steinway's quality has fluctuated badly over
the years, and their marketing tactics have
occassionally sunk to levels that, say, a MASON 
( composers of religious hymns, as well as wonderful
pianos ) would never think of*, I think we ought to
agree that Steinway still makes some of the best.
     And it is really not in their interest to
fine-regulate instruments prior to sale. They will be
going to disparate climates all over the world,
purchased largely by people with "tin-ears" for snob
appeal and status symbols. If they sounded like Winter
spinets, a lot of these buyers would be equally
satisfied!!!!!!!
     As it has been said: "Steinway still makes a good
piano if you work with it for a couple of weeks".
     Fine regulating prior to sale would only drive
the price up, in an already battered piano market.
     The best pianos, "out of the box" that I have
ever played are Schimmels, hands down!  And I prefer
them to Boesendorfers. The tone seems more manageable,
the actions more responsive. Wonderful pianos! 
     Gordon Stelter
     * My favorite story of Steinway marketing
"Hi-Jinks" comes from the Chicago world's fair of
1893,where college girls were paid $100 each to rush
the stage and rip at Paderewski's hair and clothing.
     (A Steinway Exclusive Artiste, of course!)   
 
     --- Farrell <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> Hey, it took me about two years to complete board &
> bridge repairs, refinish, and restring my first
> grand. So now explain to me exactly what time
> elapsed has to do with it?
> 
> IMHO, this is just more marketing poo poo.
> 
> Terry Farrell
>   
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "pianolover 88" <pianolover88@hotmail.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 11:31 PM
> Subject: how many pianos...?
> 
> 
> > Can anyone tell me, appoximately, how many
> acoustic pianos Yamaha produces 
> > for the world market each year? And, is it true
> that Steinway takes nearly a 
> > whole year to build just ONE D? thanks!
> > 
> > 
> > Terry Peterson
> > 
> > 
> >
>
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