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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sunnia, </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> This is the best =
advice I can
give you. You're looking at a 5'4" model.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Gee, that's =
right on the
cusp between what a piano should be, and isn't, and a piano. The Yamaha =
C2 is
5'8". That, or a Kawai in a similar size is what you need. The =
difference in
length is about the size of your palm, that's all. I suppose the big =
question is
"how much room do you need for the bench?". Right about that size, we =
get into
the problem of how to make the piano harmonics sound good, or do we go =
in for a
bunch of "compromises". </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> The Grand Piano has =
the
advantage over an upright by virtue of the action. The hammers are =
returned by
gravity, the repetition is quicker, the touch is more =
predictable.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> If you find a piano =
that is
used, always have a piano technician go through it before you buy. You =
should be
there while it's inspected. If the technician doesn't pull the action =
out of the
piano, ask him to do so. It's necessary to examine the condition of the =
internal
parts. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> If you go to buy a =
new piano, be
aware of the concept of the "Asking Price", as opposed to the "Selling
Price." There may be a lot of latitude there. Don't just walk in =
and buy
on impulse. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> One last thing. Some =
dealers
don't properly prepare their pianos before they send them out. Just =
because you
have a nice brand-new piano, doesn't mean that the sound or the touch =
you're
getting from it is what you're stuck with. If you have a qualified =
technician,
ask him about regulating and voicing the piano. Unlike tuning, these =
things only
have to be done once in a great while.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Your last name is =
Lin. That
would be Chinese, I believe. Then you already know how to bargain, =
right? If
not, seek guidance from your parents. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> Kevin E. Ramsey,
R.P.T.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
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href="mailto:shlin_us@yahoo.com">Sunnia Lin</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
title=pianotech@ptg.org
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 04, 2003 =
2:59
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> are baby grands better =
than
upright verticals?</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Hi,<BR><BR>I am not a piano technician. I joined =
the
mailing<BR>list because I would like to elicit your
expert<BR>opinions.<BR><BR>I am in the market for a piano (new or =
used).
Since<BR>I've never purchased a piano before, I'd appreciate<BR>your =
help very
much.<BR><BR>I live in an 800 sq ft apartment. Since I don't
have<BR>much furniture, it does look quite spacy. I think =
the<BR>place
can at the maximum fit a 5'4" baby grand. I<BR>would like to =
know if
I'll get a bigger bang for the<BR>buck for a baby grand or an upright
vertical, in terms<BR>of quality.<BR><BR>Also, what are some "value"
brands/models for pianos? <BR>For example, in cars, most people would
associate<BR>Camry or Accord "value" cars because of
their<BR>reliability/usefulness and price. And what =
prices<BR>should I
be expected to pay for such "value" pianos if<BR>purchased =
new?<BR><BR>I guess
I would say that I am an intermediate piano<BR>player. I grew up =
playing
Yamaha and Kawai uprights<BR>(models unsure).<BR><BR>Thanks so much in =
advance
for your help and
=
expertise!<BR><BR>Sunnia<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>_____________________________=
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