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<DIV><FONT size=3> Ric </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Ric I agree </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> This is David Andersen & my thoug=
hts
exactly. Yes & finally we/ & others would be more
inclined to bring our </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>"Custom rebuilt Pianos</STRONG>" <U>(value added=
pianos) to show why these pianos can compete with new ones at new or close t=
o
new prices.</U> Every body understands the word "custom" & the
inherent quality that that usually brings to a product so =
why
not in the piano world? The time has come IMO</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> It is a <STRONG><U>very big deal</U></STRON=
G>
& expense for the small Custom rebuilder to have one let alone 2 o=
r
more finished show pieces ready & tricked out at exactly the right =
time
to show his peers & public. That's why more guys don't do it. It's enorm=
ous
undertaking. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> After all we don't have the advantage of ju=
st
un-crating something ,give a floor tuning & show it as
saleable.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3> Yes it would give our illustrious guild more of
presence, over time, were it an oft repeated affair. It could even be bulled=
as
a show or some special sales & or at least viewing event.</FONT> </=
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<DIV><FONT size=3> Dale Erwin</FONT></DIV>
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=2>Hi
folks<BR><BR>All these pictures about Dales pianos, and my own memories of=
<BR>conventions I've attended got me to thinking,,,,, why are the public n=
ot
<BR>invited to the displays halls with the opportunity to buy any instrume=
nt
<BR>on display. <EM><U><STRONG>I mean, perhaps the big name
manufacturers would be less <BR>concerned, but the many rebuilders amoungs=
t
our midst would be <BR>encouraged to bring some examples of their workmans=
hip
if they felt they <BR>had a chance of selling a piano or two... or
what</STRONG></U></EM> ? Besides... might do <BR>the PTG good to spr=
ead
its name around a bit more... being at least this <BR>inclusive of the pub=
lic
might see a rise in awareness about what it is <BR>we do.<BR><BR>just a
thought.<BR><BR>RicB</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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