<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 8/7/02 7:26:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, drwoodwind@hotmail.com writes:
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<BR>I'm asking on behalf of a customer that will be shopping for an upright to
<BR>be used in a newer middle school. Their budget is roughly $10,000. The
<BR>music teacher has been told that a 52" upright has the same soundboard area
<BR>as a 6' grand. Therefore, she's been thinking about the Boston, Yamaha U3,
<BR>and Kawai. It won't get a ton of use, but will be their only 'performance'
<BR>piano, so musicality, and durability are primary concerns. Feel free to
<BR>suggest a shorter instrument, if you have a favorite. Offlist, if you would
<BR>prefer.
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<BR>Thanks in advance
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<BR>Ron Koval
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<BR>Have her check out a Schultze-Pollman(sp?). I find them to be quite nice pianos. Made in Italy. Much more character than their Japanese counterparts. Can't speak for the durability yet, because I haven't seen any older ones, but they seem to be quite well made.
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<BR>Dave Stahl</FONT></HTML>