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Saying Goodbye
I said goodbye to a friend recently. While with Yamaha in the 90′s I purchased a Yamaha concert grand…a CFIII 51GX to be precise. GX designates an experimental model and 51 designates the series. The 51 was a design experiment … Continue reading
Lacey Act, Gibson and Pianos
The Gibson Company was raided twice by agents of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, once in 2009 and again in 2010, on suspicion that Gibson had acquired ebony and other rare woods illegally. The musical instruments industry press went … Continue reading
More Changes at Steinway
I presented on European pianos at a meeting of the NYC chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild recently. Before my presentation, the manager of retail service at Steinway Hall in New York gave a presentation on changes in his department. … Continue reading
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Thinking about Michael Jackson
I’m over Arizona at 30,000 feet catching up on my writing. Delta, my new favorite airline after Jet Blue went mainstream, offers on-demand video which really helps the time pass. I’ve watched District 9, and September Issue and am now … Continue reading
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Justin Elliott in St. Petersburg Times
Great article about my friend Justin Elliott and his work improving the looks and sound of pianos.
Why Should You?
There are many things on which to spend money. Good old Mazlow spelled them out for us. A piano is an investment in oneself, in ones striving for culture, experience and to some gods grace. Grace can be, of course, … Continue reading
Interesting reading
Greg Billings, a Steinway dealer in Florida tells you a lot about Steinway’s marketing strategy.
The Myth of Power
Often, when speaking to someone about pianos and piano tone, the topic of power comes up. Frequently whether or not a piano has sufficient “power” becomes a de facto determination of whether a piano is acceptable or not. In these … Continue reading
Prep Line – Feurich USA
I’ve been in Tampa prepping the remaining Feurich model 122 verticals that came in last month. Pianos need preparation, folks, to sound their best and these are sounding pretty good (he adds, humbly).
Resinno in NYC
I’ve been working with Justin Elliott, a designer and piano technician in Florida. Justin has designed a set of legs that can be added to any piano. While they are beautiful and exceptionally well made, there is a surprise!! Go … Continue reading