Bush and Lane Grand

[stuka at mindspring.com]

Thanks, y'all, I had noticed in other descriptions from the "Bluebook" that the descriptions seemed to read like company-provided promo pieces. 

"Well above average" tells me much, thanks.

Matt

-----Original Message-----
>From: Dean May <deanmay at pianorebuilders.com>
>Sent: Jun 11, 2007 12:57 PM
>To: 'Pianotech List' <pianotech at ptg.org>
>Subject: RE: Bush and Lane Grand
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>Most of what you read about pianos is hype. But I've found Bush and Lane
>pianos to be well above average.  
>
>
>Dean
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
>Of stuka at mindspring.com
>Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 1:05 PM
>To: Pianotech List
>Subject: Bush and Lane Grand
>
>Hi all,
>
>I'm seeing good things on the internet about about Bush and Lane
>instruments, such as "The Bush & Lane grand is unique for the volume and
>purity of its tone and tile durable character of its construction. It is
>doubtful whether the sympathetic tone possessed by the smallest of the Bush
>& Lane Grands has been surpassed in any other grand of its size. The
>wonderful power and charming sweetness of tone of the entire line of Bush &
>Lane  grands has been enthusiastically acclaimed by all musicians who have
>played them." from the Bluebook of Pianos, and on sellers claim that "Most
>piano technicians perk up when you mention the name "Bush & Lane"!
>Considered equal or superior to Steinway pianos from the same period, this
>company has been somewhat forgotten except by those "in the know"". I'm
>going to look at a 6' Bush and Lane shortly, is this sales pitch I cited in
>the ballpark, or just hype?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Matt
>
>