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by joe
09 Feb 2011, 18:36
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Wet Piano
Replies: 6
Views: 9413

Re: Wet Piano

Burn it.
by joe
09 Feb 2011, 18:31
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Why no price disclosed
Replies: 8
Views: 11792

Re: Why no price disclosed

Hi HAMMER MAN its the BIG MAN hows business?,all the treads speak sense selling is an art and those days are gone now as the internet sellers have discovered the art also by offering trade + v.a.t. retails prices no salesmanship or technical expertise there,the Piano Trade in the U K is killing itse...
by joe
09 Feb 2011, 18:06
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Quality used upright advice
Replies: 115
Views: 156953

Re: Quality used upright advice

Would agree that Sauters are well built pianos,but surely a Steinway V or K regulated,toned and tuned would be the preffered option in this price range as the residual value and longevity are in a class of their own,would not be swayed by the extra escapement mechanism,Steinways as they say are the ...
by joe
04 Feb 2011, 19:30
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

Since travelling seems to be an obstacle and you have no where local to buy why not rent a new grand for say 3 months to see what one you prefer will be a charge for doing this but you will end up with what yo want without all the stress. :roll:
by joe
04 Feb 2011, 17:34
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

Steinway Hall Marleybone Lane London.
by joe
04 Feb 2011, 16:47
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Quality used upright advice
Replies: 115
Views: 156953

Re: Quality used upright advice

Ibach use to do 2 ranges in uprights cheaper range built under their supervision in Korea which from memory where called the K-series and their German made range both of which where excellent pianos use to stock the K-series and lots of pianist prefferd them to the Japanese brands selling alongside ...
by joe
04 Feb 2011, 14:34
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

Would try Cambridge Piano Forte excellent range of new and quality used pianos.
by joe
04 Feb 2011, 14:23
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

I've had a couple of customers unhappy with Kemble pianos just "it doesn't sound like it did in the showroom" or "this note sometimes sounds a bit funny" and after we have done our best to rectify the situation, Kemble have gone out and in both cases replaced the piano! They giv...
by joe
04 Feb 2011, 13:53
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

IF YOU LET THE FORUM KNOW WHAT COUNTY YOU RESIDE AND PIANOS YOU WANT TO TRY WILL GIVE YOU A LIST OF DEALERS I WOULD RECCOMEND,NO VESTED INTEREST HERE AS I HAVE RECENTLY RETIRED FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE PIANO TRADE.
by joe
03 Feb 2011, 18:36
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

Retract comments that i dont know my facts,they may have went back to prepping pianos in last year or two due to piano sales downturn but previously what i mentioned was the norm.
by joe
03 Feb 2011, 18:16
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

The comments regards the Yamaha are true as i used to manage a main dealer outlet for 20 years and have hands on experience jn the sales,tuning, delivery and after-sales service of these instruments am not implying they are bad pianos if fully preped and time spent doing whats required they are stil...
by joe
03 Feb 2011, 12:57
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

Hi Barrie,your are spot on regards Yamaha,this is due no prep work being done in Milton Keynes before been delivered to dealers a few years ago they where offering money off if you where able to prep pianos yourself which to me was something we always did anyway,and the dealers who needed to wait fo...
by joe
03 Feb 2011, 10:07
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Quality used upright advice
Replies: 115
Views: 156953

Re: Quality used upright advice

To the orginal threader if looking at Boston range would stick to the new Boston range in both uprights and grands as these latest technical improvements have only been implemented in the last 18 months.
by joe
02 Feb 2011, 18:08
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

SK Kawai pianos are only avaialble at one retailer in the U.K.and the reason for this is to keep prices at RRP without discounts,they are basically the same as the RX-series with am improved soundboard action is the same not worth the extra.Schimells nice grand piano but very pricey and again same p...
by joe
02 Feb 2011, 17:34
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: What is 'False'
Replies: 8
Views: 10819

Re: What is 'False'

If bass strings have been replaced in the past would indicate that the piano has been flat for a good number of years when tuning would have raised the bass notes to the pitch the A was at before doing PITCH RAISE if stable at 438 would play and leave for 3 Months to see how it settles,after that wh...
by joe
02 Feb 2011, 15:40
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Quality used upright advice
Replies: 115
Views: 156953

Re: Quality used upright advice

Would agree with Barrie the Yamaha SU7 fails to impress built using the same materials used in concert grand the action is excellent but the tone is disappointing,would try Boston GP156 and GP163.Kawai RX1 and Yamaha C1 am sure the store who sold you Welmar have these pianos available to play,Person...
by joe
01 Feb 2011, 18:24
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

The retailer only supplies the pianos the schools order and cos the B1 is the cheapest Yamaha thats what they go for,they dont listen to tuners,sensible retailers or teachers price is the key.When we supplied it was a year guarantee how can you offer more when pianos are thumped,bumped and generally...
by joe
01 Feb 2011, 17:18
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

You are spot on Yamaha B1 pianos are the wrong piano for school use,use to supply education and its alway the bottom line would advise fitting safety brackets but 9 out of 10 times they declined to pay the extra and you will find the stools where most likely supplied flat pack and built by the teach...
by joe
01 Feb 2011, 14:36
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

There are plenty other dealers who offer good customer service and prices Music Box Manchester,Chappells London,Chamberlains Surrey etc and they tend to be cheaper than your pal without compromising service.Again the orginal thread has asked for advice on a number of other makes and strangely enough...
by joe
01 Feb 2011, 14:16
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Quality used upright advice
Replies: 115
Views: 156953

Re: Quality used upright advice

If speed of response is what you are after would look at a new grand piano would be a preffered option as you are correct in your notocing the difference whilst depressing the notes.Upright pianos well regulated even the ones with the extra escapement mechanism do not perform as well as a decent gra...
by joe
31 Jan 2011, 18:41
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

The orginal thread is asking for advice on what piano to buy not where to go get a new Yamaha as that was only one of the brands they where looking at,secondly why would a guy in Newcastle send a client to the south-east is the purpose of this forum not to keep the business local when possible.As to...
by joe
30 Jan 2011, 17:09
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Quality used upright advice
Replies: 115
Views: 156953

Re: Quality used upright advice

Would visit Peter Smith & Sons 60 Back Sneddon St Paisley if based in Scotland and would advise a new piano which would have the precision in the action you are looking for,used pianos even overhauled and fully regulated do not have the feel or response that new pianos possess.Would stay clear o...
by joe
30 Jan 2011, 16:47
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

Yamahas are overpriced now and the newer ones are not as well built as the older instruments,Kawai or Boston these pianos have improved in last 10 years have better tuning stability and are tonally more pleasing to the ear,promoting a discount merchant and saving money hardly offers the customer the...
by joe
27 Jan 2011, 18:52
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Mid range grands - price and advice
Replies: 58
Views: 50040

Re: Mid range grands - price and advice

Boston new GP range are in a league of their own,yes they are made by Kawai but to strict Steinway guidelines.Kawai RX3 is also excellent would forget the other 2 brands quality lacking on their newer ones in last 5 years.Buy back is a factor but having a guarantee by the worlds premier piano maker ...
by joe
12 Jan 2011, 18:14
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Baldwin
Replies: 7
Views: 8370

Re: Baldwin

Their concert grands are in a different league from the console upright range commonly seen over here have played a few nice piano,Mason and Hamlin also make fantastic grands also.
by joe
29 Sep 2010, 11:41
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: How-to fix a piano
Replies: 6
Views: 8277

Re: How-to fix a piano

If water has got inside action you will have to be patience till it dries out no point repairing it till that has happened the length of time is dependant on your environment go to your local shop and hire a piano or keyboard say for 6 months then get the best tech in your area to look at problem,pe...
by joe
29 Sep 2010, 11:33
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: A 444 pitch
Replies: 2
Views: 4600

Re: A 444 pitch

Many new Yamaha pianos come into showrooms at 446 Hz especially the B-Series so you tune them and after a few tuning over first couple of years they settle around the 442 Hz so why are they so sharp i put it down to transportation and storage and they are unprepped before leaving depot,LAZY.Many orc...
by joe
24 Sep 2010, 14:17
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Which piano should I buy?
Replies: 8
Views: 11015

Re: Which piano should I buy?

Is it not the case that if dealer goes bust the Kemble Company will honour warranties ?
by joe
22 Sep 2010, 14:25
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Which piano should I buy?
Replies: 8
Views: 11015

Re: Which piano should I buy?

Would agree with sussex pianos better to buy new and Kawai K3, its an excellent piano,other pianos to try are ESSEX and BOSTON range designed by Steinway & Sons best value pianos on the market today and Steinways are offering full buy back policy at price paid minus the v.a.t if you upgrade to S...
by joe
13 Sep 2010, 15:17
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Yamaha grands, pecking order, continued.......
Replies: 10
Views: 13281

Re: Yamaha grands, pecking order, continued.......

Have played quite a few of the new Boston PE series grands which have been prepped and tuned by myself and personally find them a delight to play tune and prep dont see the comparision in sound with New York Steinways and are a vast improvement than the older post 1992 instruments best quality instr...
by joe
08 Sep 2010, 18:56
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Yamaha grands, pecking order, continued.......
Replies: 10
Views: 13281

Re: Yamaha grands, pecking order, continued.......

Should go and try the new improved Boston range designed by Steinway & Sons they knock the Yamaha grand range for six i personally prefer the seventies Yamaha pianos as i find the build quality lacking in the newer ones.Kawai range has improved over last 10 years which is mainly due to Steinways...
by joe
07 Sep 2010, 16:29
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Yamaha grands, pecking order, continued.......
Replies: 10
Views: 13281

Re: Yamaha grands, pecking order, continued.......

Steinway every time depending on budget is if you buy Chinese grand and want to upgrade later its virtually worthless.Stick to Yamaha or Kawai new or used and if buying Steinway used get Steinway tech to check over before purchase.
by joe
05 Sep 2010, 12:15
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Welmar Upright Piano 1951
Replies: 5
Views: 8300

Re: Welmar Upright Piano 1951

Get your tuner to tighten all the screws on action if keys are loose its a common problem on Welmar pianos caused by the angling of keys in relation to the keyframe.Bushings are quite often worn on the key chaser may need replaced but usually only on the one side and has most likely had heavy usage....
by joe
31 Aug 2010, 16:15
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Bosendorfer Una corda problem
Replies: 7
Views: 8480

Re: Bosendorfer Una corda problem

Packaging on new pianos delivered to customers home not a new thing just charge the client for set up and tune.Some internet dealers have come up with BESPOKE PREPARATION sound great but have seen a few Yamaha B1 and B2 which i know where sent direct from warehouse to end user from the guilty partie...
by joe
25 Aug 2010, 13:54
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Blüthner grand aliquot modifications
Replies: 9
Views: 12880

Re: Blüthner grand aliquot modifications

Be interesting to know whose carrying out the refurb and to what extent ?
by joe
25 Aug 2010, 13:50
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: value of older piano?
Replies: 15
Views: 14939

Re: value of older piano?

Well done,the student should find the Kemble piano touch and note response better than old piano as they progress to diploma standard.As a keen amateur myself find the touch a bit on the light side but certainly a good workhorse piano.Tone is a personal thing and not something i would associate with...
by joe
19 Aug 2010, 11:28
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: USED YAMAHA U1E OR U10A
Replies: 6
Views: 13588

Re: YAMAHA U1E OR U10A

How much are they asking for both pianos,i wouls suggest a new Yamaha B3 or Kawai K3 or an Essex piano designed by Steinway but very much depends on your budget should be able to squeeze a good deal out from your local dealers.Why buy imported used buy new 10 year manafacturers warranty etc.
by joe
17 Aug 2010, 16:22
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: value of older piano?
Replies: 15
Views: 14939

Re: value of older piano?

Why ? a well maintainted Rogers of 20 years will be in my opinion just as good if not better than a used Kemble,keep your money.
by joe
10 Aug 2010, 12:11
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: New or restored piano?
Replies: 24
Views: 23559

Re: New or restored piano?

Thanks Vernon for correcting my speliiing Pronlongue to my limitied understanding is the long piece of wood that connects the undercarriage or lever mechanism to the keys commonly seen in Bechstein pianos of that era. Thanks for correcting my bad spelling Prolong to me is the piece of wood that conn...
by joe
09 Aug 2010, 13:33
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: YAMAHA OR WEBER?
Replies: 1
Views: 2397

Re: YAMAHA OR WEBER?

Yamaha every time plays better,stays in tune better and the movement of the action is miles ahead when both are properly regulated,would suggest trying a kawai GM10le to compare against the Yamaha.Weber just not in the same class
by joe
09 Aug 2010, 13:23
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: New or restored piano?
Replies: 24
Views: 23559

Re: New or restored piano?

Protec usage is not restoration process ok for a few stickies on an old piano to keep it going for a year or two cause the cost of recentring is too expensive.If the action is noisy would suggest prolong bushings are worn at the piont of contact with the rocker or capstan screw ,can you offer more i...
by joe
14 Jul 2010, 14:45
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Challen 350?
Replies: 9
Views: 10810

Re: Challen 350?

Would have a good look round anf play as may as you can Yamaha,Kawai,Kemle,Essex and Boston designed by Steinway etc stick with a proven brands where if there where any problems that the retailer cant solve you have the back-up of the worlds best piano bulders behind them.What is your budget ? buyin...
by joe
13 Jul 2010, 12:40
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Challen 350?
Replies: 9
Views: 10810

Re: Challen 350?

Problem which are mostly commonly seen in Challens of that era,split soundboards,sprung hammerheads,snappy wrest pins etc get the teachers,tuner to have a look.Better investing in quality new piano for Grade 6 student forget the furniture, buy the instrument.Stay in tune longer and most important is...
by joe
26 Sep 2009, 12:26
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Question about piano maintenance - am I being ripped off?
Replies: 13
Views: 17320

Re: Question about piano maintenance - am I being ripped off?

Costing do seem excessive you be able to recover hammers for not much more than re-facing,is he spring replacing or altering tension.Are you able to post photos of keybed with action,the most common problem with Welmar grand is key bushing wear due to the angling of the keys,is it from a private hom...
by joe
04 Sep 2009, 10:59
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: kawai ks-2f, yamaha u1 or wendl & lung
Replies: 12
Views: 21396

Re: kawai ks-2f, yamaha u1 or wendl & lung

We are not the ones advertising "low internet prices"our website shows full rrp,and you are correct in thinking most clients want a deal and will travel to achieve that,our policy regards Yamaha is to match prices quoted elsewhere to keep the business local.
by joe
03 Sep 2009, 14:08
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: kawai ks-2f, yamaha u1 or wendl & lung
Replies: 12
Views: 21396

Re: kawai ks-2f, yamaha u1 or wendl & lung

Excellent boys!!! a real piano discussion how would you rate new Kawai K3 alongside the others,and lets say there is no price.Kawai K3,Yamaha B3,Wendl 122, Broadman 121 and last but not least the Venables & Sons 122,taking all self interest and profit out of the post what piano would you buy and...
by joe
31 Aug 2009, 12:52
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: diapason and yamaha u2
Replies: 14
Views: 26710

Re: diapason and yamaha u2

Seen a Knight K10 with a Challen fallboard perfectly engineered to fit,say no more.
by joe
30 Aug 2009, 16:13
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Size of room for U3
Replies: 3
Views: 6148

Re: Size of room for U3

Yamaha U3 if it fits or Kawai K6 would not bother with any of the other brands at your price bracket.
by joe
30 Aug 2009, 16:00
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: diapason and yamaha u2
Replies: 14
Views: 26710

Re: diapason and yamaha u2

And there was me thinking "ringing" only went on in the used car market. its always been done I remember back in the 80 going to a Bentley the client telling me they have got it form X full restored and it was only 20 years old. I got there and it had Bentley on the fall and very nicely p...