Digital versus Acoustic Pianos

[paul bruesch]

Great point, Wim... and I haven't noticed it made on this thread yet.

In a similar vein, there was a timely (for this thread) article in today's
Minneapolis Star-Tribune newspaper regarding the (other) King of
Instruments<http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/faith/13895826.html>

Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN

On Jan 19, 2008 7:33 PM, Willem Blees <wimblees at aol.com> wrote:

> I haven't been following this thread, but this piano sounds great. I have
> no problem with electronic keyboards, (pianos). There are times when they
> serve the client better.
>
> When I do get inquiries about any electronic instrument, the only thing I
> can tell say that might convince them not to buy one, is that I work on
> acoustic pianos that are over 100 years old, and can be repaired with parts
> that are still available. But that will not be the case with any electronic
> instrument. Once a component goes bad, it will be almost impossible to find
> a replacement, meaning the piano will no longer play, and becomes landfill.
>
> Perhaps that has been mentioned already. if so, I apologize for repeating
> the remark.
>
>  Willem (Wim) Blees, RPT
> Piano Tuner/Technician
> Honolulu, HI
> Author of
> The Business of Piano Tuning
> available from Potter Press
> www.pianotuning.com
>
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