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>And then there is still another theory. This one might be a bit far 
>off the wall, and I am not saying it is this way, but maybe there is 
>some truth to it. How about they keep coming up with new models so 
>that the old ones will become obsolete sooner, and customers will 
>have to buy new ones, because the parts to repair the old ones are 
>not available any more. This is what is happening in the electronics 
>industry, so why not in the acoustic industry?
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>Just a thought
>
>Wim

Maybe, but that in itself is not such a bad thing, provided that the 
new model does put the previous instruments into the obsolete 
category in terms of performance. However, observing some of the 
'new' models we've seen in recent years from 'established' 
manufacturers, it appears to be more of the same, regurgitated under 
a 'new' name.

For example, check out the new Wm. Knabe ad' in the Journal (March 
edition page 11). The plate reflection on the underside of the lid 
gives the game away. Same old Samick plate with a new name on the 
fall. It just goes to show, you can't take too much notice of the 
text copy when it comes promotion. Maybe "that  great tradition" 
(which is mentioned in the add) is the tradition through which a new 
piano is created through engineering the new lettering on fall board 
(at least in some circles). It's just astonishing how quickly some 
companies can create a new piano. New fall board lettering one day, 
new piano the next.

Actually, over the years an observable trend has thrust itself upon 
me. Invariably, the quality of the piano manufacturer seems to be 
inversely proportional to the number of brand names it manufactures 
under.

Ron O.
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        OVERS PIANOS
Grand piano manufacturers
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