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<DIV><FONT size=3> John</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> I think I can assure you this departure from what=
we
are accustomed to verses what's possible is a<STRONG> big jump forward &=
not
backwards</STRONG>. If the sonic pleasure you get from a supremely prepared
standard Stwy etc piano pleases you ,then fasten your seat belt when you sit=
down to the redesigned keyboards. All the struggle we go thru to eeeck =
out
sustain and power in the average piano is waaaaay easier when the board is
really a working & vibrant musical breathing dragon. Oh &=
did
I mention dynamic range?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> My hope is to make more of the re-designed
<STRONG>"custom restored</STRONG>" pianos available to the average Tech/pian=
ist
to experience & play so you can determine for your self if it's just hot=
gas
or the real deal. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> <U>This is one of the purposes of the=
Artist Alliance Of David Andersens Atelier In L.A.</U> David
, myself dreamed of having a place ope=
n to
pianist/ techs to have a hands on expereince. Don't complain be happy. Come =
over
& play.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Dale</FONT></DIV>
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size=2>In any case, I hope new ideas continue to be explored. I don't know=
if
the piano can be improved without a departure from what makes a piano a pian=
o,
and that's why I take the position I do. If all that is being desired is to =
make
pianos consistently sound as good as the best Steinways/M&H/etc., how ca=
n I
complain? But if we're talking about a big shift that might change the piano=
as
we know it, how can I not complain? I love the piano!</DIV>
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<DIV>- John</DIV></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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