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Hi Mark, Are you talking of 120 cm wide or height? Secondly my daughter has never play piano before apart from school and I need to purchase one for her. Somebody suggested a new schaefer which is about £1700, another suggested new mornington and weston which 2195, the secondhand of these are just ...

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Excellent advise Colin. You should be selling pianos........

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Here's another delighted new Brodmann owner.
http://www.pianoworld.com/forum/ubbthre ... ost1815324

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...........What I did was went for the piano that had the best sound and touch within the confines of my budget.... Many musicians have bought the same model of piano as me and they have been more than happy with it, as I have. Joe said, "My opinion your £7,500 would have been better spent buy...

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........ people who love them are the retailers cause there is a good profit margin and the odd teacher looking for "a bung"for giving out the wrong advice,far too expensive for what they are. I can't agree with you there Joe! I'm neither a retailer or a teacher. I do however know a decen...

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Colin, You've sunk my boat with a direct hit! You're right of course, it's D minor. I'd taken a quick look at my music book score, saw the one B flat, read off the key signature, and typed without brain in gear. My music teacher in the 50's (a huge woman - who could easily have been a founder member...

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If most pianos are using Equal tuning , why don`t the printers just change all the music to the key of C? As Colin said, it would never work - especially for orchestra works, accompanied voices etc. It should be remembered that composers often chose the various key signatures carefully to convey a ...

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Thinking about changing my username from Newage to Clevage......

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Johnkie wrote:Looking good NEWAGE ....... Love the santa hat

Climbing down and back up those chimneys is good for the figure, but this is ridiculous.
Either that or those elves have screwed up my hormone treatment.......

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A little surprising the experts have not yet commented on this. I'm unable to comment on the Gors & Kalmann as I've never played one. I am familiar however with the Wendl & Lung 178, having auditioned one on several occasions. I found it an incredible piano for the price - both for looks, to...

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If going away for a few weeks I'd be inclined to:- i) Ensure everything is closed including all windows for security reasons . ii) Set the temperature at approx 15 degrees iii) Consider having the piano tuned on your return, especially if it's not been tuned in the last 6 months or not been tuned si...

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Perhaps, Barrie. However, what they do IS regulate the humidity, if kept watered. That's the aim, within reason. I'd love to know what special hybrid house plant you have in mind that regulates humidity. You could make a fortune out it. I tried any number of different varieties of house plants plac...

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As you've now realised it would appear that your living environment is seriously upsetting your piano. (Quote) "I've definitely noticed some mould spots forming on items of furniture. The end of the house where the piano is is the dampest part as it's the furthest from the source of heat. It's ...

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MarkGoodwinPianos wrote:Are there pianos in Norwich?
I heard they were still on harpsichords!!

Are they? They have gone high-tech then. I thought they were still using the Psaltery alongside iPads.......

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It's not impossible to repair a cracked frame, but it's costly and I'm not convinced that it's a financially viable option. I'd let it go and look for another piano, but you may be able to prove me wrong. Good luck with whatever decision you make. I don't think you'll be able to restore it for 1000...

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Thank you so much, that is such valuable advice. I have saved the extra pictures that they took whilst I was down there into photobucket: http://photobucket.com/schiedmayergrand As viewed on a large HD screen with photos enlarged, I'm just wondering in photos 10, 13 & 15 would those be long cra...

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I am a classical pianist/teacher in leics considering a purchase of a Schiedmayer grand from Harbour Antiques in Bideford: http://www.harbourantiques.com/PIA34.htm As it is a long way to travel, I need someone to check it over first. Have spoken to the guy who has maintained the instrument, but not...

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Come to think of it Flanders had something to say about bodgers with Swann on the piano; So treat the Rhinoceros as your friend Though he looks a fearsome sight, He amply justifies his end Because his means are right; And ask yourself, would you do as well Fulfilling long-felt wants, If nature had ...

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I agree with Barrie.... keep away from Mini Eavestaff if possible.... tuning them are usually OK, but servicing & adjusting one or repairs can be quite time consuming - so extra costs involved. The 'drop mechanism' takes alot longer to remove than a conventional mechanism. Dont often say this.....

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Seen the key-cleaning one? How can you make a video lasting six and a quarter minutes out of 'Clean greasy keys with vodka on a bit of rag'?? This one caught my eye, but I'm still trying to fathom out whether he means 'naked' or 'knackered' piano. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr9g0zH79LY&feat...

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Interesting Barrie. As a customer I had no idea about the prepping situation. But then how would I? Since I'm merely a customer, far down the food chain and strictly on a 'need to know basis'. How do I know which stores prep and which do not? Anyway, your reply is helpful thanks. So there may be a ...

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Hi, I'm new here and hope you can help me. 3 years ago I was given a piano by a lady from church who loved it dearly (she cried when we picked it up!). I fully intended to learn to play it. I'm a flautist and have always wanted to learn piano as a completely different instrument. Anyway, I haven't ...

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It is with much excitement that I can reveal that I bought the Grotrian today. I went back to the dealer this morning and played the instrument for quite a while. The bass really is powerful and it has a clarity in the upper register that is lyrical. It was equally effective with the Gershwin prelu...

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Just found out the main music shop in town has just closed and I quote from the shop door " due to economic factors and the rise in internet trading". They had been there since 71 :( The sign may as well have said: "Our business model was outdated, we didn't adapt to the changing dem...

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If the site that Barrie suggested does not get you the info required, you should try on the PianoWorld forum. As it's an American site there is a good chance that someone will have knowledge of The Willard Co. Chicago. This is the link you need:- http://www.pianoworld.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/forum_...

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Highly likely to be Chinese. I thought of an analogy today regarding Chinese pianos. TV adverts would have you believe that Kellogs Frosties are healthy Piano manufacturers will have you believe that their cheapest lines are top quality. The 2 claims are very similar. What, you mean like Snap, Crac...

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I'm enjoying this thread too.......

NewAge as a charmer was awesome
He woo'd on the piano, not the bass drum
When playing one day
The lass said in dismay
"You're a star - you sound just like Les Dawson!"

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I frequently read on the piano forum 'across the pond' that many grand pianos are purchased just as a status symbol or as a centerpiece to fill a large space - often as a suggestion from a home designer or the like. Needless to say these pianos would never or seldom be tuned. And virtually never pla...

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Love your post PianoLove.

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Good afternoon everyone! I feel a bit of a traitor posting on here actually as we are looking for some advice about a piano my Mum and Dad bought for me many years ago (when I was 12 - I'm 36 now!). YOu will see why in a moment.. It has unfortunately been hardly used and slightly abused since my gi...

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I have a Knight upright piano Serial # 37027 that we brought over from Switzerland in 2000, we are looking to sell it but do not know what it is worth...does anybody have any advice for this? You will note that the blue heading above states, "Please don't ask us to place a value on your piano ...

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http://phpianos.dk/pianette.html Although it's marketed as a pianette and stated to be small I don't see why it should necessarily sound like a dog. Together with the alleged Bluthner 'state of the art' input it could be quite a pleasant sounding instrument. However if I wanted a special designer i...

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A short 'googling' session shows that if you had a grand transparent piano from a well known maker it would undoubtedly create a lot of interest. Here are a few that whet my appetite. A Schimmel perhaps? http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregshin/169442602/ And two Kawais http://www.flickr.com/photos/alt...

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I'd be interested to know whether you bought the Fazer for it's unusual looks, it's musical ability or a bit of both. Being transparent one presumes the cabinet is plexiglass. Does this affect the sound compared to a wooden cabinet? I assume there must be a market somewhere for 'unusual' pianos, but...

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I got a stool and one home tuning (after 5/6 weeks) - will that do?! :D Yep. Pretty good. Now that I have a Piano Life Saver installed, I could honestly be satisfied with one tuning per year, but still prefer to pay for 2 tunings/year. I look at this a little like car oil changes in accordance with...

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Very pleased to hear you have found your piano at last. I presume that from the many you auditioned this was the one that 'spoke' to you and you just couldn't be without. It sounds like you were given a reasonable trade-in too for your old Rogers. With the deal I hope you were able to get the dealer...

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Cat's whisker. Especially for 'tuning-in'........

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I have this Liszt Etude but my fingers just go before the end and I can't play it in tempo.Does anyone know any technics? or useful tips perhaps I'm playing into the piano to much or I'm not lifting my fingers. If anyone knows any finger exercises to make my fingers stronger it would be great. I th...

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Hello, I have just joined this forum so I am a new member. I am a future piano tuning student and I am looking for a piano to buy. I would like to practice my tuning and improve a bit my playing. I have found a R. Gors & Kalmann that I would like to go and have a look. This piano is a Baby gran...

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Phiphi, I recall reading your piano search on Pianomajeur and seeing the piano as it appeared in the ad. Looks pretty good, and once tuned and well regulated hope you get plenty of enjoyment from it. In any case it should perform and sound a lot cleaner than your Guillot 'ragtime' piano. :wink: With...

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Here are a team of piano removers that must have more than cursed the owner on seeing where he lived!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYA-vVFX ... re=related

Hope they received a good tip.
Just as well there are no lighthouse keepers who play an acoustic piano.......

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If you bought a jar of Colman's mustard, you could read that they were "By Royal Appointment", but that doesn't mean the Queen tastes every single jar, it just means that, among other people, they have supplied the Royal family. The same applies to pianos. According to the Pierce Piano At...

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I found this rather interesting and unusual. This tuner/tech in addition to his work has another passion. Ultralight aviation. He's an American, and has been located in a very pleasant region of SW France for the last 15 years. Not surprisingly throughout the year (weather permitting) he combines bu...

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On the subject of piano trolleys, this may be of interest to some of you to see how it's sometimes done on the continent, equipment used etc. I was "googling pianos' the other day and was pleasantly surprised to find my tuner/tech interviewed with a clip on YouTube. Near the beginning he says t...

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PianoLove wrote:
The museum sounds great. Have you been to the Cobbe Collection?
http://cobbecollection.co.uk/index.html

No, as I rarely visit UK these days. Museum looks well worth a visit though.

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Well, I've just read the announcement. ***Congratulations to you both!*** PianoLove : - As I understand you found 'Piano' on freecycle, are you certain you didn't find a (presumably) well-used Colin on Ebay, and put in a bid for him? If so I trust he has a high rating and gives good service………. :win...

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Also check out the links on the l/h side: Pianos for sale by General Public, and also Piano Shops. Yamaha's are always popular and tend to sell relatively easily, but don't overlook some of the other makes listed - Ronisch, Knight, Kemble, Steinberg (Gerh?) - or Steinberg Wilh. if you should find on...

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Would you be considering an upright or a grand? And how do you define "not overly expensive?" (i.e what is your budget). One thing's for sure, a piano of the age that you describe (1908/10) even if at first sight appears to play quite well, will almost certainly need a lot of costly work d...

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its the pro version so its got all that you need for a silent system including Mid the specs are on the page. Barrie, Interesting. Unless I'm mistaken (although I can't speak German) the following demo appears to be showing the same Geneo Pro system. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n_iWCgmUj8 From ...

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