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<DIV>Hi all,</DIV>
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<DIV>I just replaced my not-too-old green punchings with some of Andre's.&nb=
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While the difference was nowhere near as dramatic as in the 1 note test I di=
d
on the Kawai with mushy punchings last week, the before/after differen=
ce
is pronounced. The feel is far more positive and defined. </DIV>
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<DIV>The is better, too, but I need to tune the piano before I can really
accurately assess that end of it. </DIV>
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<DIV>I've played several pianos in the last few days that would really benef=
it
by a punching overhaul. I will indeed be pushing people to get these, =
not
because I see it as a huge money-earner, but because it is a vast improvemen=
t
for the player for a relatively small investment. </DIV>
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<DIV>Dave Stahl</DIV>
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