heavy Steinway action

David Andersen bigda@gte.net
Tue, 03 Jun 2003 11:31:58 -0700


on 6/3/03 7:27 AM, David Love at davidlovepianos@earthlink.net wrote:

> It is often very difficult for a pianist who sits down to 10 or 20 pianos
> to really tell by feel how that action is going to feel day after day.
> There are many things which can skew their perceptions.  A technician
> should be able to tell be looking at the leading pattern, measuring some
> sample notes for balance weight whether there is a serious problem or not.
> My advice when buying a piano.  Take a technician who can make that
> assessment, among others.  For technicians, learn how to make the
> assessment.  
> 
> David Love

Great post, David. I agree 100%. Learning how to make that assessment, and
learning how to make those changes, or teaming up with someone who does, is,
IMV, a ticket to financial security and longevity in this business.  Go to
the high end and stay there.

Thanks, David Love.......David Andersen

P.S. Have you gotten the couple of referrals I've sent you? 


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