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From: walsh@ihuxi.UUCP (B. Walsh)
Newsgroups: net.wanted,net.music
Subject: Piano brand recommendations requested
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Date: Tue, 20-Mar-84 14:54:19 EST
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Posted: Tue Mar 20 14:54:19 1984
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To all piano owners and/or people knowing about pianos:

I have decided to trade in the ol' Chickering and am looking for a
new piano. The proliferation of brands overwhelms me, so I am looking
for first-hand information (non-sales!). Specifically, I'm looking
for an upright grand that is an excellent instrument; price is a
secondary consideration (although not TOO secondary!).

The two brands I've been most impressed with so far are the small company
hand-made ones: Astin-Weight and Charles R. Walter. These both have good
reputations (at least with my piano tuner) and are around the same price.
The tuner also recommended Kawai, but I have yet to look at those.

I would appreciate any advice/information on favorite brands and reasons
why they're favorites. Some things I've heard and dislike are: plastic
parts (Yamaha), overpricing based on name (Steinway), and UGLY cabinets
(many brands).

Please mail or post if of general interest - Thanks in advance!

					B. Walsh
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