At 21:44 +0100 22/1/08, StŽphane Collin wrote: >...And of course, no, the Bechstein can not do effortless all what >the Steinway can, but what he can do, he does so well. I have encountered charming Bechsteins but they have all been from about 1885 to 1899 before they introduced the new styles. Very early Bechsteins I find worthless and the later ones not at all interesting, but just occasionally I'll come across one of the old style 6'6" grands that really draws me in and speaks to me. Unfortunately Bechstein was careless both with cast iron and with soundboards and to find one of this age that has survived is a rare occurrence. I must say I avoid them generally. Give me a Lipp any day. JD
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