Seeking industry information

[Overs Pianos]

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Hello all,

Some of you who were at the 2001 Reno National convention may 
remember Mark O'Shea, who was working for us at the time. Well after 
a stint working in LA we are pleased to have him working back with us 
again. Mark is interested in obtaining certain piano industry 
information. Some of you may be able to assist. If you would prefer 
to email Mark privately that would be fine also. His email address is;

mailto:mark@overspianos.com.au

The questions Mark has asked me to relay to the Pianotech 
brains-trust are as follows;

1. At the present time, how many grand pianos are manufactured 
globally per year?
60,000 (1997) - from the US International Trade Commission report, May 1999

2. How much do major manufacturers such as Baldwin, Kawai, Samick, 
Steinway, Yamaha pay for agraffes? (This may vary widely but all 
information would be helpful)

3. What percentage of agraffes are rejected during installation? 
Several years ago I heard that Yamaha reject around 35 % of their 
agraffes, ie. those which do not come into alignment at an 
appropriate torque figure (I know that hearsay is very dangerous but 
we have to start somewhere).

4. How long does it take for a competent factory installer to fit a 
set of agraffes?

5. At what rate might the above factory worker be paid per hour?

Thanks in advance, should anyone have relevant information that they 
would be willing to provide.

Best regards,
Ron O.

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OVERS PIANOS - SYDNEY
    Grand Piano Manufacturers
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