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- by NewAge
- 20 Jan 2013, 18:18
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: New Kawai Piano
- Replies: 11
- Views: 13461
Re: New Kawai Piano
Congratulations on your K3. An excellent choice. You say you asked the dealer about controlling temperature and humidity, and he said that generally there should not be a problem and no particular steps need be taken. Many dealers are very professional, but some are not. Any dealer that states that ...
- by NewAge
- 16 Jan 2013, 11:02
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: What to buy - Steinway Essex 123 or Yamaha U1?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8174
Re: What to buy - Steinway Essex 123 or Yamaha U1?
I’m buying a piano for my daughter and couldn’t decide between the Steinway Essex 123 and Yamaha U1. We know the Yamaha U1 is good but I really have a soft spot on the Essex123. It has pleasantly weighted keys and quite nice sound. My daughter says the only difference she could tell is the touch on...
- by NewAge
- 09 Jan 2013, 23:13
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Unknown American-style Square Grand
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10807
Re: Need Help: identification/manufacturer, age, and value
Bill, I have just spent an interesting 30mins on the Pianogen.org site you referenced. There's a lot of fascinating info there. Regarding the German Querpiano, I see where your coming from in saying, "We can translate this directly as a "queer piano" and it would have seemed strange t...
- by NewAge
- 19 Dec 2012, 14:19
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Steinmetz Upright Piano
- Replies: 12
- Views: 20625
Re: Steinmetz Upright Piano
Based on the new evidence provided by these photos, I would say that this is almost certainly a piano, and the name begins with the letters "ST". It looks like something from around the twenties or thirties, similar to those made by the wholesalers Brasted, London, and sold with many diff...
- by NewAge
- 14 Dec 2012, 21:08
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: T.H. Mann & Co Pianos
- Replies: 22
- Views: 27882
Re: T.H. Mann & Co Pianos
I'd never heard of a Beethoven chair either, and would guess it may be an American term. A quick Google indicates a site that states that whether one is looking for an Abc_xyz bench or a Beethoven chair - they have it. I can't help but wondering whether the chairs have an imprint of Beethoven's derr...
- by NewAge
- 08 Dec 2012, 21:57
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: iPod Touch app problems?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11616
Re: iPod Touch app problems?
Have you tried a tuning fork...? Completely off thread. but a piano teacher told me the other day that she broached a child's lack of progress with its parents. "Has she got access to an instrument? Does she practise?" "O yes, we bought her the app for her iPad..." I appreciate ...
- by NewAge
- 08 Dec 2012, 21:49
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: iPod Touch app problems?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11616
Re: iPod Touch app problems?
Will be interesting to know how you rate that application.
Now you can beat-up Gill with your tuning fork......
Now you can beat-up Gill with your tuning fork......
- by NewAge
- 08 Dec 2012, 14:57
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: iPod Touch app problems?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11616
Re: iPod Touch app problems?
Colin, one thing I forgot. If you do plan to download ClearTune again, if you can, delete the app from your computer iTunes apps listing, and not directly from the screen of your iTouch - which is by far the most convenient method but can leave behind bits of code that has been shown to cause disrup...
- by NewAge
- 08 Dec 2012, 14:44
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: iPod Touch app problems?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11616
Re: iPod Touch app problems?
Colin, Being a great fan of Apple products, and having downloaded a great number of music related apps on an iTouch and iPad Retina, here are a few suggestions: If your Clear Tune app is version 2.1.3 it's possible that the Oct update for the latest display, has introduced bugs for previous generati...
- by NewAge
- 05 Dec 2012, 12:11
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Rameau pianos
- Replies: 11
- Views: 24700
Re: Rameau pianos
Regarding your Great grand ma's Pleyel, the best person to give you an estimate of its current worth may be your piano tuner, as it's almost impossible to estimate a realistic value without inspecting and trying a piano. One assumes of course that it has been recently tuned (last 6 months to 1 year)...
- by NewAge
- 26 Nov 2012, 22:45
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Brodmann, coming to a solution
- Replies: 46
- Views: 40954
Re: Brodmann, coming to a solution
Joseph, The post certainly doesn't bore me. In fact I've just read back to your August post 'Durability of Action' , just for a recap. Glad to hear you now appear to have found the main reason for the problem. Some obvious questions though: i) How do you stand re warranty? ii) What are the reactions...
- by NewAge
- 26 Nov 2012, 22:16
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Advice on a new Stultz & Bauer Upright
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7692
Re: Advice on a new Stultz & Bauer Upright
From the two, Yamaha would be my first choice too. Admittedly I've never played a Stultz & Bauer, indeed I've never even heard of it. As I'm sure you've already realised, there is very little information available on new pianos which bear that name. I believe there is an American connection some...
- by NewAge
- 14 Nov 2012, 20:52
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Piano page on my website
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11405
Re: Piano page on my website
Joseph, You have certainly included some interesting information there. Just a few thoughts:- One thing which caught my eye related to the Casio Privia, with the comment, ‘can be sold on quite easily’. May that not be a little misleading for a novice? Arguably on a newish Yamaha digital your comment...
- by NewAge
- 29 Oct 2012, 17:51
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Restringing ?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 32465
Re: Restringing ?
A very interesting thread.
Could someone advise me if S&S pianos found in Australia would generally be of Hamburg or NY origin.
Does the OZ climate tend to be a factor in the soundboard related problems as indicated?
Could someone advise me if S&S pianos found in Australia would generally be of Hamburg or NY origin.
Does the OZ climate tend to be a factor in the soundboard related problems as indicated?
- by NewAge
- 24 Oct 2012, 17:46
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Access
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11878
Re: Access
thanks for the info,but i got this "gold standard Reyburn CyberTuner" so,if aNyone would like a cheep copy of this,let me know,as im tackling this job myself,i undastand it will be more dificult than guitar,but i have a grand ear!,thanks again,any advice how to find out what piano i have,...
- by NewAge
- 20 Oct 2012, 21:12
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Perzina 112 - some notes sound muted
- Replies: 20
- Views: 22411
Re: Perzina 112 - some notes sound muted
Was your Perzina chosen after having played the very same piano in the store, and did it sound perfectly at that time? Or was it new and uncrated at delivery? Can you post a few detailed (close-up) photos of the strings at the F sharp and either side. It sounds to me as if the piano may benefit by a...
- by NewAge
- 16 Oct 2012, 18:39
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: My Brodmann, Mozart
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15362
Re: My Brodmann, Mozart
joe wrote:Hi,have you had the work done ?.
Are you talking here about a good thorough prep, or referring to a particular issue?
- by NewAge
- 15 Oct 2012, 13:52
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Best Value Upright Piano?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16583
Re: Best Value Upright Piano?
I've not played a new Feurich 115, I'd like to. There are a number of interesting previous posts along somewhat similar lines. Here http://www.piano-tuners.org/piano-forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9854 for example. Try as many new and used pianos as possible within your budget, and eventually purcha...
- by NewAge
- 26 Aug 2012, 18:03
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: J. White & sons Ltd chesterfield
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11932
Re: J. White & sons Ltd chesterfield
With reference to your recent J.White & Sons Ltd piano purchase. I'd be interested to know whether you purchased this specifically for a usable musical instrument, or as a pleasant piece of furniture, or perhaps both. Colin is correct, a 'brocante' is indeed a French term for antiques fair/flea ...
- by NewAge
- 08 Aug 2012, 19:48
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Collard Piano age
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12048
Re: Collard Piano age
I'd have expected polished surfaces to glint from the flash - as seen on some of the bright screw-heads, but not on heavily oxidised end pins.Bill Kibby wrote:Or was it just a glint in the camera's eye?
Would hazard a guess there are at least 10 chalked-up pins here. But hey, what do I know?
- by NewAge
- 08 Aug 2012, 16:43
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Collard Piano age
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12048
Re: Collard Piano age
I notice that there are some white chalk marks on some of the tuning pins? .... this is a sign of loose pins, and at the stage of poor tuning stability. Colin - as eagle-eyed as usual. :) I missed the chalk marks at 1st look, but a 2nd enlarged high def. look certainly shows they're there. Now then...
- by NewAge
- 04 Aug 2012, 15:10
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Strad piano #1337
- Replies: 23
- Views: 27158
Re: old strad piano
Colin,Colin Nicholson wrote: I was in the outback in 2009 (on Whyte River cattle station, half way between Alice Springs & Darwin) ...... and came across this BEAUTY!! ......in an old 'dunny shed' !
Marvellous!
How did it sound........?
- by NewAge
- 21 Jul 2012, 23:12
- Forum: Digital Pianos
- Topic: Assistance needed on digital piano purchase (Kawai/Rowland)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9530
Re: Assistance needed on digital piano purchase (Kawai/Rowla
I rarely come into this Digital forum as I spend more time reading and occasionally participating on the acoustic forum. However I note that nobody has yet answered your query, which is rather strange - perhaps the digital forum guys are on vacation. I take a very keen interest in acoustic pianos, a...
- by NewAge
- 14 Jul 2012, 11:25
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: YUS1 Unstable Pitch
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18906
Re: YUS1 Unstable Pitch
I certainly agree with Barry & Johnkie to consider having a Dampp-Chaser fitted. Especially as the Yamaha YUS1 is a fine instrument, and tuning apart, I can't think of a digital which anywhere near equals it. I had tuning instablity problems for 2 years with a new piano (not a Yamaha) here in SW...
- by NewAge
- 03 Jul 2012, 21:35
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Self-tuning piano
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6522
Self-tuning piano
I somehow can't see folks rushing out to order one, but interesting nevertheless - the detailed photos especially.
http://www.popsci.com/technology/articl ... ning-piano
http://www.popsci.com/technology/articl ... ning-piano
- by NewAge
- 22 Jun 2012, 20:58
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Age of your upright piano?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9598
Re: Age of your upright piano?
As a frequent visitor to the forum, for what it's worth, I found Colin's initial post a very helpful general 'guide' for new visitors. Just that, a cheap and cheerful guide - no more, no less!
- by NewAge
- 21 Jun 2012, 10:13
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Help!Non piano player trying to buy a piano!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8275
Re: Help!Non piano player trying to buy a piano!
I'm sure your wife will be delighted that you've decided to buy her a piano. Very commendable! One thing to note though, please don't make the choice and the delivery of the piano a total surprise. Why? I have heard and read of so many cases where a surprise piano gift is presented to a partner, and...
- by NewAge
- 12 May 2012, 20:43
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Erard #3870
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8300
Re: Erard #3870
Hello, Whilst holidaying in Scotland I have run across a lovely Upright ERARD from 1810 to 1815. Is 2000 euro a good price, in excellant condition. Thanks Steve I've seen so many 'nice' upright Erard's over the last 2 years in France, most of which really struggle to make 500€. If for sale by a dea...
- by NewAge
- 11 May 2012, 21:24
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Secondhand Yamaha U3.. Where to buy?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15691
Re: Secondhand Yamaha U3.. Where to buy?
Holding breath for an input from Little & Lampert........
- by NewAge
- 23 Apr 2012, 20:04
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Upright Piano suitable for a beginner
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10861
Re: Upright suitable for a beginner
A quick update on this. We had a quick look and decided to put it on hold for a few months to see how the lessons progressed. The good news is that my daughter is now even more enthusiastic, progressing well in her lessons and it is now the time for us to seriously look to buy. I am very tempted to...
- by NewAge
- 21 Apr 2012, 22:16
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Willoughby piano
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4910
Re: old piano
In order to help you, I'm sure that even the experts will need a little more information than you've given.
Is it a grand piano? An upright, a square?
Better still a photo or two usually helps.
Is it a grand piano? An upright, a square?
Better still a photo or two usually helps.
- by NewAge
- 05 Apr 2012, 19:46
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: A new or used piano up to £3k
- Replies: 42
- Views: 48396
Re: A new or used piano up to £3k
I agree with Model V, don't despair of the U3 just yet. Try the following if not already done:- - Put a carpet beneath the piano. - Assuming the piano is close to the a wall (most uprights are), experiment by placing the piano closer if possible, then further away. - If no change (or even louder fur...
- by NewAge
- 27 Mar 2012, 13:52
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: SIMPLE ..... Wash & Go !
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8233
Re: SIMPLE ..... Wash & Go !
Quite probably masonic lodge on-tune coded language.....
- by NewAge
- 24 Mar 2012, 20:19
- Forum: Idle Chitchat
- Topic: PIANO BAR - LUNCHEON MENU
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9979
Re: PIANO BAR - LUNCHEON MENU
Loved it Colin.
(I note that there's no mention of having swilled it down with a delicate and subtle mouse's urine white wine).....
Bonne appétit!
(I note that there's no mention of having swilled it down with a delicate and subtle mouse's urine white wine).....
Bonne appétit!
- by NewAge
- 24 Mar 2012, 11:35
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: George Rogers & Son Piano
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20168
Re: George Rogers & Son Piano
It looks like Colin was up in the very early hours of the morning to answer this! As always an excellent reply too. Yep, that price tag definitely says, 'Grand Piano $5700' which, if American dollars, relates to almost £3600. If in excellent exterior and interior mechanical condition (this must be c...
- by NewAge
- 18 Mar 2012, 18:06
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: J.C. Browne piano
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8797
Re: J.C. Browne piano
Bill, Traditionally, the adjective 'Welsh' should indeed have a capital letter. If someone does complain, explain (as we all should know) that not only proper names begin with a capital, (e.g., Easter, England, Atlantic, Mr.Smith etc.), but also words derived from proper names, (e.g., Welsh, English...
- by NewAge
- 16 Mar 2012, 21:07
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Buying a piano on ebay/gumtree
- Replies: 10
- Views: 15258
Re: Buying a piano on ebay/gumtree
I'll leave the experts to comment on the potential dangers of buying a piano without first seeing or trying it. It may help to know what your top budget is for a piano. However, here are a few basic golden-rules. - If it's not overstrung and under-damped, forget it! - If it's not in tune you cannot ...
- by NewAge
- 10 Mar 2012, 21:11
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: New British Cavendish Piano
- Replies: 20
- Views: 28858
Re: New British Cavendish Piano
Very interesting and exciting information. Thank you Barrie. It's particularly interesting to see in their Traditional 124 upright model the traditional pentagraph-like music rest with page holders . That's a welcome return! http://www.cavendishpianos.com/traditional.html There was one description o...
- by NewAge
- 22 Feb 2012, 21:46
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: John Broadwood and Sons Piano.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10348
Re: John Broadwood and Sons Piano.
I realize that. I was more going along the lines of, a friend telling another friend roughly how much it could potentially be worth, if it was "tuned" and in great condition. I'm not looking for an actual Value report. Ie, if I had an iPhone 4 second hand but in good condition i would say...
- by NewAge
- 19 Feb 2012, 23:54
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Information needed...Please
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18188
Re: Information needed...Please
Loads of detailed info as usual from Colin. Excellent! How do you find the time to put these replies together? Not unlike a busman's holiday weekend......
- by NewAge
- 15 Feb 2012, 16:02
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Am I expecting too much from my piano Tuner?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 25224
Re: Am I expecting too much?
Excellent feedback from most. And appreciated.
- by NewAge
- 01 Feb 2012, 21:01
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Am I expecting too much from my piano Tuner?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 25224
Re: Am I expecting too much?
Thanks Mark, Let's keep this thread going - if nothing more than to keep some readers smiling. :wink: It's a fact that some piano service techs here on the continent discourage piano owners from cleaning the inside themselves, due to sensitive parts that can easily be knocked out of alignment such a...
- by NewAge
- 30 Jan 2012, 18:29
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Am I expecting too much from my piano Tuner?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 25224
Re: Am I expecting too much?
Colin/Gill,
Many thanks for your coherent feed-back. Your comments noted.
Many thanks for your coherent feed-back. Your comments noted.
- by NewAge
- 30 Jan 2012, 13:39
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Am I expecting too much from my piano Tuner?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 25224
Am I expecting too much from my piano Tuner?
Just had my Sauter tuned, and very pleased (brought up from 439 to 440). Last tuning was May 2011 and I had originally planned to have 2 tunings/year, although since the aftermarket installation of a Dampp-Chaser in 2010, the piano is (to my ears) now very stable. During this last visit of the tuner...
- by NewAge
- 22 Jan 2012, 20:58
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Buying a new silent upright
- Replies: 22
- Views: 21581
Re: Buying a new silent upright
Not sure if you have read this previous thread. http://www.piano-tuners.org/piano-forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9433&p=45047&hilit=silent#p45047 There's some good info from another Silent piano purchaser. Of the ones I have tried quite recently I prefered the Kawai K3 over the equivalent Ya...
- by NewAge
- 22 Jan 2012, 15:34
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Self Tuning Piano
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3463
Self Tuning Piano
I wonder how many of you have been following the progress of this across on the other forum. Interesting for sure, even for those against such innovation for professional reasons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugAxXm2SAXw The link to forum post http://www.pianoworld.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/...
- by NewAge
- 22 Jan 2012, 14:37
- Forum: Piano Advice
- Topic: Should I ask for an unequal temperament?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 45822
Re: Should I ask for an unequal temperament?
Sounds a bit like a kinky musical convention for those who like having their leather felt. I'll give it some thought........Jonathan the 2nd wrote:Maybe a bit advanced for me. But they have a felt and leather clinic . They think of everything.
- by NewAge
- 09 Jan 2012, 18:09
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Steinmayer piano
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11796
Re: Steinmayer piano
Probably, it was not a plate, but a transfer, which would be lost when the piano was repolished. It's an everyday problem both here and in email enquiries at the Piano History Centre, no puzzle at all. Bill, I always thought that transfers were generally 'applied' and not attached with screws. What...
- by NewAge
- 09 Jan 2012, 09:12
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Steinmayer piano
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11796
Re: Steinmayer piano
One of the first things that caught my attention too was the very clean, level appearance of the keys and also the very white felts of all hammers and dampers , which as Colin rightly states suggests that your piano has been refurbished. Why someone would discard an identity plate baffles me though,...
- by NewAge
- 09 Jan 2012, 00:17
- Forum: Piano History
- Topic: Steinmayer piano
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11796
Re: Steinmayer piano
Steinmayer/(Poussin),
The safe removal of the action as mentioned by Bill is in fact the keyboard assembly.
(L'action c'est la mécanique du clavier en fait).
Incidentally I've just read your French blog. Very interesting!
The safe removal of the action as mentioned by Bill is in fact the keyboard assembly.
(L'action c'est la mécanique du clavier en fait).
Incidentally I've just read your French blog. Very interesting!
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