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<DIV><SPAN class=837024408-18082004>Dale, </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=837024408-18082004>Working the front short segment =
(with force)
of the strings in front of the agrafes, (with a hook to minimize the =
energy
passing the agrafe) will reinforce the lower energy and focus the tone, =
while
high brilliance may remain, you'll have more material to deal =
with.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=837024408-18082004>I don't know much about the modern =
Bechstein, but these pianos are known as extra high iH pianos, that =
bring a
lively tone at piano level. If really too brilliant even after all the =
strings
manipulations (at the bridges as well) indeed I would voice them softer, =
but
preserve the fundamental power to the max, indeed a too soft Bechstein =
feel very
heavy and does not sing much.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=837024408-18082004>Best </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=837024408-18082004>Isaac</SPAN></DIV>
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face=Tahoma>-----Message d'origine-----<BR><B>De :</B>
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Erwinspiano@aol.com<BR><B>Envoyé :</B> mercredi 18 =
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<DIV><FONT size=3> List </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Does any one out there have any working =
knowledge as to
Why Bechsteins are voiced so brilliantly. I always though that the =
European tone
preference was darker & cleaner. Andre, Ric Isaac, Got an
opinion?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Dale</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Dale Erwin</FONT></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>