OT -- A new Grand Baby introduced

[Greg Newell]

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FANTASTIC! This is a keeper!

Delwin D Fandrich wrote:

>
>                             Press Release
>                        New Product Announcement
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> At 11:00 am yesterday, March 24, construction was completed on a new
> model Grand Baby and the prototype was introduced to the world.
> Delivery was made several weeks earlier than expected but apparently
> all the final details were finished up and there was no reason to
> delay introduction. The primary contractor, Leigh Allen, is most
> grateful. Both the primary contractor and the Grand Baby are doing
> well. The model designation is Tazio Sullivan Arredondo and original
> specifications indicate a length of 1' 7" (48 cm) and a weight of 6.3
> lbs (2.86 kg). Both are expected to steadily increase in time. There
> seems to be some confusion over this as no one seems willing to
> predict the product’s ultimate size and weight. <?xml:namespace prefix
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> There is also some confusion over its final configuration. Currently
> it appears to be a grand--it lies flat, though mostly on its back
> despite having four legs. Apparently the legs are not yet fully
> functional. It is expected to convert itself into a vertical in the
> near future at which point the forelegs will take on other functions
> besides basic support. No one is willing to say just when this will
> take place—apparently the timing varies from model to model—but the
> owners have been cautioned to remove anything within reach that is
> moveable, throwable or breakable before the transition takes place.
>
> It arrived in a natural finish, but even here there seems to be some
> confusion. Currently it is wrapped in heavy insulation—apparently it
> needs to be protected from rapid changes in temperature and
> humidity—so it's a bit difficult to see just what the outer finish is
> like. We're told the current reddish finish will fade a bit and it
> will become a light pinkish-tan color. It came with a reasonable
> topping of reddish-brown hair, the color of which is also expected to
> change over time. Its eyes currently have a distinct greenish cast to
> them.
>
> Its initial voicing is a bit weak, emphasizing the tenor and treble.
> We understand the bass will develop in a few years. Both sustain and
> power are quite good considering the diminutive size of the
> instrument. We're told as the instrument's voice develops this will
> change. Apparently over the first few months both power and sustain
> will increase considerably. Indeed, by early indications sustain may
> already be a bit long for the owners’ taste and comfort. Right now
> their overall happiness with the new instrument overshadows this. As
> the instrument develops, however, both power and sustain are expected
> to become more focused and demanding as it is exposed to various
> outside influences.
>
> Our role in the development of this instrument will be somewhat
> limited consisting mainly of borrowing it from time to time, spoiling
> it rotten, then returning it to its owners to deal with as they wish.
>
> Regards,
>
> Del & Barbara
>
> Delwin D Fandrich
> Piano Designer & Builder
> Hoquiam, Washington  USA
> E.mail:  pianobuilders@olynet.com
> Web Site:  www.pianobuilders.com

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Greg Newell
mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net


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