Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 exptools 1/6/84; site ihuxi.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxl!ihnp4!ihuxi!walsh From: walsh@ihuxi.UUCP (B. Walsh) Newsgroups: net.wanted,net.music Subject: Piano brand recommendations requested Message-ID: <830@ihuxi.UUCP> Date: Tue, 20-Mar-84 14:54:19 EST Article-I.D.: ihuxi.830 Posted: Tue Mar 20 14:54:19 1984 Date-Received: Wed, 21-Mar-84 08:23:58 EST Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Naperville, IL Lines: 22 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 ihuxi!walsh