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by genaa
28 Nov 2006, 21:55
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Tuners Nightmares. My top 10
Replies: 13
Views: 13077

at the risk of going off-topic but potentially making more of you smile in future... i am about to get a piano for first time in about 15 years and am dearly looking forward to playing again. I will be needing the services of someone(s) very much, if not exactly like your good tuning/technician selv...
by genaa
28 Nov 2006, 21:48
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: looking to buy a new upright for about 5500 pounds
Replies: 30
Views: 30956

Played a zimmerman Z1 earlier this week and liked it a lot. I am still ideally looking for a piano that will offer me both sostenuto if poss and a celeste rail, which sadly the zimmerman does not as standard. you mention that celeste rails can be fitted quite easily - what kind of cost to retrofit a...
by genaa
26 Nov 2006, 10:49
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: looking to buy a new upright for about 5500 pounds
Replies: 30
Views: 30956

Cheers for the feedback folks. I will certainly get myself along to both the dealers recommended Barrie and will also try and get a look in at a Zimmerman too. Kawai K6 is also a possibility though I note the raging debate elsewhere about abs versus wood etc and longevity issues etc. Hopefully gf ha...
by genaa
24 Nov 2006, 21:17
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: looking to buy a new upright for about 5500 pounds
Replies: 30
Views: 30956

thanks for the heads up pianoguy. Yes I fully intend taking serial number and ensuring I get the piano i play and decide I want. Went to Chappells today and played on some yamaha models and some Kemble pianos. Anyone here own a YUS5 or U5 piano? I am quite keen to get a piano with Celeste rail where...
by genaa
23 Nov 2006, 18:49
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: looking to buy a new upright for about 5500 pounds
Replies: 30
Views: 30956

looking to buy a new upright for about 5500 pounds

at present I am looking at either a Yamaha SU118C or perhaps the YUS3s both somewhat discounted but seem to come from a supplier offering good service and bespoke voicing and regulation. Can folks offer any advice as to these 2 pianos or suggest alternatives I might also consider? Great site by the ...