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by superquark
17 Nov 2007, 19:23
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Kawai RX-2 vs Yamaha C2
Replies: 22
Views: 39164

I must have worked on dozens of Yamaha C series grands over the years. They are popular for a reason - great build quality, excellent reliability and a powerful sound all suit them to use in institutional and professional settings. There isn't much wrong with them, except perhaps, a sound that is no...
by superquark
17 Nov 2007, 19:14
Forum: Digital Pianos
Topic: Advice on buying a stage piano - please help!
Replies: 6
Views: 11027

Agreeing with Sussexpianos on both points - you will get many more answers if you post in the appropriate thread. The MP4 is a very nice stage piano, and you will be able to pick one up alot cheaper than usual with a bit of luck, since the model is being replaced with the MP5 very soon (I think). Bu...
by superquark
11 Oct 2007, 20:20
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Yamaha B2 / P114 vs. Wendl & Lung 122
Replies: 10
Views: 16180

Weinbach pianos

I can't say I've ever worked on a Weinbach grand - only some uprights. I first met them through a local dealer when I regulated 3 prior to display in their showroom, and all were very good as far as I could tell. This was about 3 or 4 years ago - the largest in particular (131 I think) was really ni...
by superquark
11 Oct 2007, 14:25
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: 5000 to spend and no clue where to start!
Replies: 5
Views: 9640

Kawai K3

With this budget I would consider the Kawai K3 - a brand new model from a very good manufacturer. It has a great sound, very responsive action, and now comes with the Kawai 10-year guarantee (5 years parts and labour and another 5 years parts only) - an excellent piano, and great value for money at ...
by superquark
11 Oct 2007, 14:00
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Yamaha B2 / P114 vs. Wendl & Lung 122
Replies: 10
Views: 16180

Wendl and Lung 122

I would certainly agree that the Wendl and Lung would be a better bet - having prepared a couple of new ones for the showroom for one of my local shops, I can say that they are well-made and have a strong sound for the money - definitely better than the Yamaha (in my opinion). Just one thing - both ...
by superquark
11 Oct 2007, 13:48
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Meissler of Berlin, a good make or not?
Replies: 5
Views: 8177

Meissler of Berlin

Can't say I've ever heard of Meissler of Berlin, but thats not surprising since in the early part of the 20th century (when this was probably built) there were literally thousands of "manufacturers" operating in Europe - some of these were professional outfits producing great instruments, ...
by superquark
11 Oct 2007, 13:11
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Carlmann, Crane or Kemble, I can't decide
Replies: 4
Views: 8713

Carlmann Pianos

I have to say that I can't agree with the Carlmann bashing here - one of my best friends bought one from the local piano shop last year and it is brilliant for the price! The piano teacher was apparently not too happy when told that they had bought a chinese instrument, but now she sings its praises...
by superquark
14 Dec 2004, 00:58
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: August Forster
Replies: 7
Views: 15890

Re: Quality Grands

There is a place in Cumbria called Omega Music which hires and sells Bluthners, Steinways, Bechsteins and Grotrian Steinwegs - last time I was in they had a Grotrian 6', 2 Steinways (a B and a C), a 7' Bechstein and some others. And they didn't hang around looking for a sale while I tried them out. ...