[pianotech] Square Grands v.s. Square Pianos

paul bruesch paul at bruesch.net
Mon Feb 21 22:55:50 MST 2011


Cite. Not site. Not sight. Cite.

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 11:54 PM, Joseph Garrett
<joegarrett at earthlink.net>wrote:

> Keith,
> I suggest you check with Jack Wyatt and see what he says. Since he,
> undoubtedly had something to do with the PTG "definition as you have
> sighted. As for me supplying Websites, etc., since I am a reputed 'puter
> dufus and really have a hard time traversing the damned net, as it applies
> to my wants, I damned sure am not going to waste my time searching for
> that. As for what started this, I'm really not sure, since the original
> thread had/has to do with Electronic Keyboards! What the hell is your
> problem Keith?
> joe
>
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain of the Tool Police
> Squares R I
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Mr. Mac's <tune-repair at allegiance.tv>
> > To: <joegarrett at earthlink.net>; <pianotech at ptg.org>
> > Date: 2/21/2011 9:46:25 PM
> > Subject: Re: [pianotech] Square Grands v.s. Square Pianos
> >
> >
> > On Feb 21, 2011, at 11:26 PM, Joseph Garrett wrote:
> >
> > > It is not my "Opinion", but rather what I was taught and learned from
> other Techs over the years.
> > > You might want to check with many prestigious Museums.
> > > That is the way they approach it.. Not any of my doing in the
> definative reference department.
> > > Don't know why you are taking such a negative attitude,
> > > but I guess that's your perogative. I know, I do it, so that entitles
> you.<G> Believe what you will.
> >
> > Joe,
> >
> > So it's a negative attitude when I challenge your suppositions,
> >    but it's not when you refute incontrovertible evidences.
> >
> > So, here's the gist. You have yet to site any references
> >    other than what you have been taught and learned
> >    from other Techs over the years.
> > And then you suggest I check with many prestigious museums.
> >
> > Why don't you offer links to these Techs and Museums yourself.
> > Otherwise, it's just your word and opinion.
> >
> > And then you attempt to authenticate it's my prerogative,
> >   based solely because you do it,
> >    that somehow I am enabled to behave as you do.
> >
> > It's either Square pianos, or it is not.
> > The position of the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) is clear.
> > You are a Registered Piano Technician of that Guild.
> >
> > Do you support the position of the PTG's official statement at:
> > http://www.ptg.org/resources-historyOfPianos-square.php
> >
> > or not.
> >
> > You know what started this. How about owning up? <G>
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Keith McGavern
>
>
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