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by NewAge
20 Jan 2013, 18:18
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: New Kawai Piano
Replies: 11
Views: 13383

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: 8069

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: 10756

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: 20486

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: 27685

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: 11564

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: 11564

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...... :wink:
by NewAge
08 Dec 2012, 14:57
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: iPod Touch app problems?
Replies: 10
Views: 11564

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: 11564

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: 24301

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: 40219

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: 7638

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: 11368

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: 32225

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?
by NewAge
24 Oct 2012, 17:46
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Access
Replies: 8
Views: 11808

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: 22283

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: 15286

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: 16489

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: 11847

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: 12001

Re: Collard Piano age

Bill Kibby wrote:Or was it just a glint in the camera's eye?
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.
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: 12001

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: 26908

Re: old strad piano

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' !
Colin,
Marvellous!
How did it sound........? :wink:
by NewAge
21 Jul 2012, 23:12
Forum: Digital Pianos
Topic: Assistance needed on digital piano purchase (Kawai/Rowland)
Replies: 2
Views: 8959

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: 18778

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: 6472

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
by NewAge
22 Jun 2012, 20:58
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Age of your upright piano?
Replies: 7
Views: 9557

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! :D
by NewAge
21 Jun 2012, 10:13
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Help!Non piano player trying to buy a piano!
Replies: 5
Views: 8225

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: 8252

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: 15556

Re: Secondhand Yamaha U3.. Where to buy?

Holding breath for an input from Little & Lampert........ :wink:
by NewAge
23 Apr 2012, 20:04
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Upright Piano suitable for a beginner
Replies: 9
Views: 10786

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: 4890

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.
by NewAge
05 Apr 2012, 19:46
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: A new or used piano up to £3k
Replies: 42
Views: 45922

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: 8197

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: 9849

Re: PIANO BAR - LUNCHEON MENU

Loved it Colin. :lol:
(I note that there's no mention of having swilled it down with a delicate and subtle mouse's urine white wine)..... :o
Bonne appétit!
by NewAge
24 Mar 2012, 11:35
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: George Rogers & Son Piano
Replies: 13
Views: 20047

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: 8747

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: 15174

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: 28568

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: 10309

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: 18070

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...... :wink:
by NewAge
15 Feb 2012, 16:02
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Am I expecting too much from my piano Tuner?
Replies: 24
Views: 24915

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: 24915

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: 24915

Re: Am I expecting too much?

Colin/Gill,
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: 24915

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: 21476

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: 3449

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: 45522

Re: Should I ask for an unequal temperament?

Jonathan the 2nd wrote:Maybe a bit advanced for me. But they have a felt and leather clinic . They think of everything.
Sounds a bit like a kinky musical convention for those who like having their leather felt. I'll give it some thought........ :wink:
by NewAge
09 Jan 2012, 18:09
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Steinmayer piano
Replies: 11
Views: 11702

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: 11702

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: 11702

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!