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From: kepecs@sun.uucp (Jon Kepecs)
Newsgroups: net.music.classical
Subject: buying pianos
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Date: Wed, 16-Oct-85 13:26:45 EDT
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I really don't think the brand of piano is that important as each
individual piano is quite unique. A good technician can make a tremendous
difference in the sound, as well as the hall you play in.
As far as Bosendoerfers, I wouldn't get one if I had that kind of money
to throw around, at any rate sight unseen. I've played on several Imperials
and have not been impressed. When I was in music school, a whole bunch
of Bosendoerfer uprights had to be sent back due to structural defects.
My favorite piano to date was a relatively new Bechstein.
As far as Steinways, I would recommend something that postdates the accelerated
action, which was developed in the early 30's I think.
The newer Steinways used teflon bushings which were a disaster
(I think they've rectified the situation now however).
Anyway, the only "right" way to buy a piano is to go around and play
a lot of them until you find one that feels right and sounds right to you.
Then, get a technician to evaluate it.