[pianotech] Broadman grand

[Barbara Nobbe]

Hi Rick,

There is a newer line of Brodmann pianos out that are Chinese produced.  I have worked on a few trying to prep them for sale at a piano dealer.  I have not had any experience yet to see how they hold up long term in the customer homes.  

For what they are, I haven't seen anything yet too alarming.  You will probably find that the strings are not settled in the agraffes causing "pings" and tuning instability.  To resolve, take your stringing hook and pull up on the strings at the agraffes, then tune. 

I think the action feels pretty good.  It's got a nice lighter touch and I've not come across any major regulation issues yet.  The sound is the thinner, Asian-style sound, but if your customer is getting one of the larger grands, it is possible to do some voicing to add some depth.

Hope this helps.  Good luck!

Barb Nobbe, RPT
Lexington, KY

-----Original message-----
From: Richard Ucci <richarducci at comcast.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Wed, Jan 26, 2011 02:42:38 GMT+00:00
Subject: [pianotech] Broadman grand

List,
I have a client In fla. who is looking at this brand of piano to perhaps
purchase.
  Sounds old and is not one I have seen very often.
Anybody have any info?

Rick Ucci/ Ucci Piano
www.uccipiano.com
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