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size=3><STRONG> Hi Ric</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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size=2> In fact I think you could argue that a quiet piano is=
just
the <BR>thing for many situations. In such cases the Boston, with a cl=
osed
top <BR>and back against a wall would fit the bill. Opening the top yi=
elds
a <BR>rather dramatic increase in sound. So much so that I have a hard=
time <BR>thinking they didn't do this on purpose... I mean they must h=
ave
at <BR>least noticed this affect by now and they've had all kinds of opportu=
nity
<BR>to change things...and they haven't. </FONT></DIV>
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size=2> <STRONG><FONT size=3>WOW Ric I wish my experience wi=
th
Boston's was like your. The ones at The college seem like they were designed=
to
produce the sound of shattering glass from the git go. They don't' tune that=
well either Y no body enjoys it</FONT></STRONG><BR><BR>Finnally... having th=
e
instrument in the open and listening from an <BR>audience perspective =
with
the soundboard angled slightly towards the <BR>audience... the instrument
sounded quite wonderful. Delightful <BR>actually. Plenty of power and =
a
very nice balance... a pretty voice I'd <BR>have to say. By no means
overpowering to be sure. But all in all... I <BR>think I kind of like them.
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size=2> <FONT size=3> <STRONG>Ok Then,Can we swap ours grin , for
yours</STRONG></FONT><BR><BR>Still.... I would like just a bit more sound ou=
t
front without having to <BR>open the top. A different kind of front pa=
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might be an answer....</FONT></DIV>
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<STRONG>Thus the problem with many upright built in such a closed up
fashion</STRONG><BR><BR><U>Anyways... I am still anxious to hear what</U> Ro=
n
Overs has to say about <BR>the reasoning behind his last post on the subject=
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How does a soundboard <BR>get designed purposely to be quiet, yet maintainin=
g a
pleasing balance ?</FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=3><STRONG>Me too. Always got my ears
open.</STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3> Cheers back at you</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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Dale</FONT></STRONG><BR><BR>Cheers<BR>RicB</FONT></DIV></DIV>
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