improvements

[Greg Newell]

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Kevin,
    I believe that the antique sostenuto system is on the way out, but
how about the tubular action rails huh?

Greg

"Kevin E. Ramsey" wrote:

> Dave; I would be very surprised if Steinway ever even attempted any
> improvements. Look at what happened the last time they tried; Teflon
> bushings that we're still replacing. So, instead, they're going to go
> for what works in the market, name brand recognition. As far as I can
> tell, that's the main thing they have going for them, so they rely on
> that. I've seen quite a few "dogs" with the Steinway name on the
> fallboard, and to be honest, some truly wonderful instruments too. I
> guess it depends on what day of the week it was built.    If they were
> interested in making a piano that was easier to work on, how about
> getting rid of that antique sostenuto system that they use? I don't
> think they could get burned by going to a more modern design, say, one
> that's only been in use for fifty or so years, do you?  Kevin E.
> Ramsey
> ramsey@extremezone.com
>
>      ----- Original Message -----
>      From: David M. Porritt
>      To: pianotech@ptg.org
>      Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 5:27 PM
>      Subject: improvements
>       While looking at the cover of the current Piano Technicians
>      Journal, I got to thinking about all the ads and articles
>      about new and improved pianos.  Yamaha has come out with
>      their "S" series, Kawai the "RX" and now the Shigru.  The
>      artical about the NAMM show detailed many improvements in
>      several other pianos. Why is it that the only news from
>      Steinway has been about new looks?  New furniture around the
>      same old scales.  The picture on this month's cover is
>      impressive, but it's the same old "D" inside.  Have they
>      really already attained perfection?  Inquiring minds want to
>      know. dave
>
>      _____________________________
>      David M. Porritt
>      dporritt@mail.smu.edu
>      Meadows School of the Arts
>      Southern Methodist University
>      Dallas, TX 75275
>      _____________________________
>
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Greg Newell
mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net


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