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<p>Big boomy sound, especially in the bass. Very heavy action which employs
very strong whippen assist springs to counterbalance heavy hammers. Low
on key leads, often significant of backweight. Weigh off appears to be
done with whippen assist springs attached and at full strength. They also
use graphite and some kind of clear lubricant in action centers with varied
results. Interestingly enough, I hear comments about these actions having
<< the right kind of heaviness >> from several pianists.
<p>Tend to need replacement tuning pins for the lowest notes after a few
years...not sure why.
<p>All in all, a pretty decent instrument IMB. If you like heavy play....
you will probably like these well enough.
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<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#000080">I've
not been able to spend a whole lot of time with them, and I don't know
their reputation abroad, but you might consider looking at the Forster.
I find several aspects of their design interesting.</font></font>
<p><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font color="#000080">Del</font></font>
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<br>Richard Brekne
<br>RPT, N.P.T.F.
<br>UiB, Bergen, Norway
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