<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">I was a little shocked that Steinway
uses Mapes. I learned this at Oberlin last week from Kent Webb. Why
then, do I still like Alredge and GC better in sound quality?? Not beating
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<br><font size=2 face="Tahoma"> I second the motion on good
service from Mapes. When our chapter went through the Steinway factory
in February we were told that their strings come from Mapes. Pretty
fair testimonial I'd say....</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Tahoma"> Mike Kurta</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Tahoma"> Syracuse chapter</font>
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