<!doctype html public "-//w3c//dtd html 4.0 transitional//en"> <html> Friends, I would like to publicly thank Don Mannino of Kawai and Roger Wheelock of Dampp-Chaser for hanging out on this list.  Would that someone did so from *every* major company related to the work of piano technicians.  That would include manufacturers, parts suppliers, and related products and services. As I continue in my occupation as a piano technician I realize more and more that we've got to support one another in related fields such as piano sales, service, and teaching.  We are each part of a whole, doing our part to bring beautiful music to the world.  Once again, "thanks a million!"  I applaud you. Did I miss any representatives in my kudos?  I know someone from Yamaha used to make his presence seen once in a while, but not lately, I think.  I would welcome knowing if others are observing, even if they rarely write anything. Regards, Clyde Hollinger, RPT Donald Mannino wrote: <blockquote TYPE=CITE>Hi Robotuner. I sure hate that design.  I have tried quite a few times to get that design changed, and was fortunate to succeed at least partially with the new K series models - they were going to make them all this way!</blockquote> (snip)</html>