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by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
28 Aug 2009, 13:47
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: diapason and yamaha u2
Replies: 14
Views: 26720

diapason and yamaha u2

just heard the brand diapason. a piano seller just called me. he told me that hea has a piano for sale, a u2, and diapason. he also told me that kawai is the maker of diapason. i know there are lots of piano experts here on this forum who can help me decide what piano to buy. is the yamaha U2 much b...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
28 Aug 2009, 11:57
Forum: Piano History
Topic: yamaha u1 and kawai ku-2b
Replies: 1
Views: 4592

yamaha u1 and kawai ku-2b

can you please tell me the manufacturing dates of these pianos? yamaha u1-serial no. 209726, kawai ku-2b-serial no. 437496.
hope you can help me on this matter. thanks.
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
27 Aug 2009, 14:54
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Going to buy Yamaha U1
Replies: 8
Views: 12408

Re: Going to buy Yamaha U1

well... did you buy the piano? maybe u have lots of money thats why you are investing less than 200k for a second hand piano. can you tell me where is that showroom? my cousin is planning to buy a piano. but of course we have to see lots for canvassing... i am also from the philippines. just went to...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
27 Aug 2009, 14:40
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: upright yamaha u1 or kawai ku-2b
Replies: 2
Views: 6483

upright yamaha u1 or kawai ku-2b

hi.. please send me some information about these 2 piano models. just confused what to buy... is the kawai an upright 48" or much taller? yamaha u1 serial no is 209726 and the kawai ku-2b's serial no is 437496. i need more information about these pianos as soon as possible. hope somebody can he...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
30 Dec 2008, 04:15
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: brand new U1
Replies: 6
Views: 9483

brand new U1

good day to everyone. are there still brand new yamaha U1 models for sale?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
11 Sep 2008, 06:25
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: PAINT
Replies: 4
Views: 7246

PAINT

good day to everyone, my aunt's piano was seldom used and was overhauled a few days ago... since the piano was against the wall i am not aware that the painter painted the soundboard with a white enamel years ago together with the body....(just saw it when the piano was pulled). does it affect or da...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
06 Aug 2008, 03:15
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: best upright pianos in the world
Replies: 19
Views: 29618

best upright pianos in the world

good day folks... can you provide us a list of the top 10 upright pianos in the world according to brand, sound, durability.. this is also to inform everyone (especially the 1st time piano buyers/users and novice pianists) about pianos and how they rate in the market and to users as well. if 10 is n...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
06 Aug 2008, 01:39
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: climate
Replies: 13
Views: 17437

climate

not that cold but it's rainy season here now...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
05 Aug 2008, 01:05
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: climate
Replies: 13
Views: 17437

climate

i am from the philippines...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
04 Aug 2008, 07:37
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: climate
Replies: 13
Views: 17437

climate

don't be rude to forum members... questions are asked and expects to be answered.. if you do not want to answer my query then leave it! respect others... and you behave as if you are UNEDUCATED!!! NO BREEDING!!! YUCCCCCKKKK.......
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
04 Aug 2008, 05:31
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: climate
Replies: 13
Views: 17437

climate

good day... is it true that when the climate is cold the piano is so much affected? i mean... when you press the piano key it sticks or is not able to come back at once so no sound was produced if it is pressed a number of times...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
30 Jul 2008, 02:55
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: PIANO BASS
Replies: 3
Views: 6025

PIANO BASS

good day... i know upright pianos that are much taller produced good bass sound than the 48-49"s. my question is, can the 48-49" uprights bass sound be revoiced to sound similar to the bass sound of the much taller uprights?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
28 Jul 2008, 08:59
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: AGE
Replies: 0
Views: 3330

AGE

hi to everyone. can anyone inform me the manufacturing date of this brand Ernest Gabler & Brother with serial no. 33801. hope you can help. and also please inform me if this piano is okey to restore/overhaul... thank you very much...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
23 Jul 2008, 08:41
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: KAWAI PIANOS
Replies: 14
Views: 18172

KAWAI PIANOS

many says that a new yamaha piano is used in their music schools for about 6 months - 1 year in order for the action to become soft and easy to play unlike the kawais....so the kawais have a heavier action... but in terms of recording the kawai is best... watch the blindfolded pianist at you tube, h...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
23 Jul 2008, 07:25
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: KAWAI PIANOS
Replies: 14
Views: 18172

KAWAI PIANOS

good day to everyone... i know that kawai pianos dont have the tone as bright as the yamaha pianos... my question is... are all kawai pianos built with the same mellow tone? And... are the kawais be categorized as mellow pianos?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
10 Jul 2008, 09:17
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: STRINGS
Replies: 1
Views: 3934

STRINGS

hello guys... what brand of strings do kawai and yamaha use on their pianos?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
08 Jul 2008, 01:57
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: varnish
Replies: 11
Views: 14584

VARNISH

yes... i saw piano soundboards that were varnished, just curious if it has an effect on the sound... especially if it is repaired, they varnish the soundboard to look new... can it harm the soundboard and affect the piano sound? for your information... i saw 2 second hand pianos with their soundboar...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
07 Jul 2008, 01:25
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: varnish
Replies: 11
Views: 14584

varnish

good day to everyone, can anyone tell me what is the effect of painting polyurethane varnish to the piano soundboard? i will surely appreciate your replies... thank you.
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
04 Jul 2008, 03:02
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: NEW HAMMERS, ETC. AS TO SOUND
Replies: 10
Views: 13352

NEW HAMMERS, ETC. AS TO SOUND

that's what he told me... since the piano was overhauled and major repairs were done, the strings were removed and brought back again... but the strings were not replaced..... still the old strings were used... how much is the effect of that as to the piano sound?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
04 Jul 2008, 01:12
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: NEW HAMMERS, ETC. AS TO SOUND
Replies: 10
Views: 13352

NEW HAMMERS, ETC. AS TO SOUND

just talked to the piano maker last night... he told me that the strings were removed, "stretched" and brought back again because the sound board was repaired etc... so does the stretching of the strings really affect the sound? if it is so... then how long will i wait to restore the sound...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
03 Jul 2008, 08:56
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: NEW HAMMERS, ETC. AS TO SOUND
Replies: 10
Views: 13352

NEW HAMMERS, ETC. AS TO SOUND

the zeitter & winkelmann was pawned to me... that is why....
i need answers..... thanks...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
03 Jul 2008, 01:51
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: NEW HAMMERS, ETC. AS TO SOUND
Replies: 10
Views: 13352

NEW HAMMERS, ETC. AS TO SOUND

dear piano techs/tuners/makers..... i have an old zeitter & winkelmann upright piano and it was overhauled about 3 weeks ago.. it was not yet delivered in my house because i want to see to it that the sound is good so i went to my piano maker yesterday to see the development. i was not satisfied...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
02 Jul 2008, 03:13
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: PIANO STRINGS
Replies: 2
Views: 5123

PIANO STRINGS

dear techs... can you please inform me what brand of piano string is the best and most durable to use if a piano owner wants to change all his piano strings?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
26 Jun 2008, 05:50
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Kawai uprights
Replies: 0
Views: 3529

Kawai uprights

hi folks... can u please comment on Kawai uprights (especially the K series with 2 pedals) manufactured in the 60's, 70's, 80's, according to its sound, performance, etc... your comments would be highly appreciated. thank you very much... :?:
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
26 Jun 2008, 05:00
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: STEADY SOUND
Replies: 2
Views: 5474

STEADY SOUND

hi... can anybody inform me if it is true that when u buy a piano and placed it in a place in your living room for instance, it needs a "residency" on that place for at least 2 months before it be tuned? so as for the piano sound to suit on the space where it is placed? please confirm... t...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
20 Jun 2008, 09:18
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: HEIGHT
Replies: 5
Views: 8588

height

yes i know that he is dead... i saw you at his wake.... :!:
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
20 Jun 2008, 09:03
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: HEIGHT
Replies: 5
Views: 8588

HEIGHT

and dont compare it to people's height or what.... !!! since piano is a musical insrument, i pertain to sound! you mean the smaller the piano the smaller the sound???? :?:
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
20 Jun 2008, 02:20
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: HEIGHT
Replies: 5
Views: 8588

HEIGHT

good day to everyone.... can you please inform me why upright pianos are built on different heights? is it true that taller uprights (e.g. 52in tall) have the best bass sound?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
19 Jun 2008, 02:42
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: METRONOME
Replies: 11
Views: 14780

METRONOME

may i ask what is the effect of metronome equipment on pianos?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
17 Jun 2008, 06:09
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: FRAMES, VASES
Replies: 7
Views: 9789

FRAMES, VASES

hi to everyone.... upright pianos are usually "decorated" by putting photo frames, vases, figurines, etc. on top... and i know almost all upright piano owners do this stuff. my question is... can these objects affect the sound produced by the piano? and if so... how many percent is its eff...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
11 Jun 2008, 04:41
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: where can i sell my piano?
Replies: 3
Views: 4579

contact your piano tuner/technician.... he can help you sell your stuff..... oooooppppsssss...... and with great price provided that you share a little percentage to him when sold.... mean what i say.....?? :wink:
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
11 Jun 2008, 04:20
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Help with choices - Yamaha tone
Replies: 30
Views: 27951

tone

for all i know........ yamaha's "patent" is a bright tone sounding piano......... don't be afraid to buy other brand/s..... try the Kawai..........
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
06 Jun 2008, 02:09
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: SPACE
Replies: 5
Views: 7677

space

mr. david b.... just wandering why 3ft? maybe i'll just place my piano in the middle of the living room though it's an upright. grenache's piano is 15cm from the wall, and mine is same as grenache's.... is 15cm or 6in the minimum space required at least for the needed space of the piano to the wall?...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
05 Jun 2008, 08:38
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: upright
Replies: 2
Views: 4162

upright

can you please inform me what is the best upright piano ever manufactured in the 60's??? if ever you bought this upright now, is it still the best upright compared to the newly manufactured ones?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
05 Jun 2008, 04:27
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: SPACE
Replies: 5
Views: 7677

SPACE

hi everyone... can anyone tell me what is the right/appropriate space between the back of a piano and the wall? if the wall is pure cement finish, can it affect the piano sound...i mean not to produce a good sound? if so, what can i do to correct this problem? can i put a flexboard(made of fiberceme...
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
05 Jun 2008, 03:28
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: PIANO BASS
Replies: 1
Views: 2714

PIANO BASS

good day to everyone... can my Kawai K20 produce a good bass sound? when retuned/revoiced by a good piano tuner?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
04 Jun 2008, 09:14
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: wood
Replies: 1
Views: 3595

wood

what is the best wood used by piano manufacturers for their sounding boards to produce the best sound? is it available in Asia?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
04 Jun 2008, 09:12
Forum: Piano History
Topic: KREUIZBACH, Japan
Replies: 2
Views: 4843

KREUIZBACH, Japan

hi... i have a niece who bought an upright piano... the brand is KREUIZBACH and japan made... she saw the nos. 911059 and thought it is the serial no. if it is really the serial no. can you inform me when was the manufacturing date to determine its age? thank you very much........
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
02 Jun 2008, 02:13
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: kawai k8 and k20 both with 2 pedals
Replies: 3
Views: 6004

k20

since u have only tuned a k20, can you please tell me if it is a good piano? i own a k20, and looked new though i do not know when it was manufactured. it's serial no. is 143983... can you tell me if it will sound great if properly tuned? can you compare the sound of a k20 to yamaha U1?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
02 Jun 2008, 02:04
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: nolman brand
Replies: 1
Views: 2794

nolman brand

good day... just played a nolman brand with two pedals which is according to the tech is made in japan... can anybody inform me if this brand is a good piano... i saw the letters TIP.250 inside, wander if it is the serial no. if it is the s.no. when was it manufactured?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
30 May 2008, 04:39
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: kawai k8 and k20 both with 2 pedals
Replies: 3
Views: 6004

kawai k8 and k20 both with 2 pedals

hi folks......... just want to know which of the 2 kawai models is the higher model? what is the difference between the two in terms of sound, etc.?
by MA. CECILIA M. DE MESA
30 May 2008, 04:31
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Zeitter & Winkelmann
Replies: 3
Views: 7755

Zeitter & Winkelmann

Good day. Can anybody inform me about the age of my friends' piano, a Zeitter & Winkelmann with serial no. 80466. Hope you can tell thepianos' manufacturing date. Thank you very much. :oops: this is my very first time in this forum. just registered minutes ago.