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<DIV> <FONT size=3> Hi Dave</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> In reality , & in the case of the=
stwy
A-2, It works pretty well the way it is. That's not to say some "custom
rebuilding " & some pimping it up doesnt' improve
it.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> The Mason CC is quite a bit redesigned. &nbs=
p;In
Sac it was needing way more was more TLC in ze tuunning , & voizzi=
ng
department. Especially for it's debut.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Well then there is Charles Walters & Darrell
Fandrich on the American side with nicely done pianos. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Dale</FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Did anybody else notice in the NAMM review in th=
is
months Journal that there were new pianos from the European and Asian
manufacturers yet the “new” offerings from the American ma=
nufactures were
reintroductions of old pianos from the last century. I’m sur=
e the Mason
& Hamlin CC94 and the Steinway A are nice instruments, but have all th=
e
piano scale designers all moved away? Why is everyone else looking
forward and we’re (in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:pla=
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