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Hi Frank, 'Frank Bruster, Baxter or something like that' also bought an Estonia piano they told when I was over at the factory on July 22nd ....they did not say what model though. At the spot I did not realize what 'Frank' that might have been: some famous American pianist I did not know, a well known media figure like Jay Leno ...as I did not want to disclose my ingnorance to Venno and Indrek I did not ask any further! It was only when you opened your thread on the forum and you showed a picture of the demo room at the factory that I realized they were talking about 'the' Frank Baxter of PWF and that I posted "I know this room, I've been there" without saying I was at the Estonia Piano Factory in July. Anyhow, enjoy your 190 for many years to come!  Btw, you could have saved me a lot of hassle taking all those pictures from the old town Tallinn should I have known you have shot so many nice one's! schwammerl.
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Congratulations, great piano! You certainly deserved it. And it was also worth the wait for us to see
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Frank, I'd like to add my name to the long list of congratulants (here's hoping this is an English word...  ) By the way, looking at the factory pics, it pains my woodworker's eye to see all that beautiful veneer plastered over with black or white paint... But that's another story, not for this thread. Wishing you many hours, days (nights), weeks, months, years of happy playing! Mark
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1970 44" Ibach, daily music maker.
1977 "Ortega" 8' + 8' harpsichord (Rainer Schütze, Heidelberg)
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Congratulations and many years of joy from me as well!
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Congrats on your new Estonia! Many others here have praised it, and I hope you like yours just as much or more.
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Congratulations Frank and thanks for the nice pics and story!
Can we also hear it somewhere?
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Ha ha hah! Never in a million years would I have guessed it would be an Estonia! As I said in your last thread, you really deserve it and if Indrek Laul gave you a great deal on a 190, you run with it and don't look back. It is an exquisite piano with a wonderful tone. While I'm sure the circumstances surrounding your choice is all just one lucky coincidence it IS what you deserve given all your site has done for revitalizing the Estonia Piano brand name. As for Indrek Laul, he looks like a really nice guy and a shrewd business who knows what he's doing. I'm about 1 month away from opening up a private practice and I am indeed shaking hands with important people and the movers and shakers of my industry- because that's what smart businessmen do. As they say, "it is what it is". Congratulations again Frank and have many many years of enjoyment with your new piano!
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Never in a million years would I have guessed it would be an Estonia! Some of us would have (and did).  Nice piano, congratulations!
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Frank, congratulations to your new Estonia grand! A very special piano - for a very special guy!! Norbert 
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Congrats on the new beauty!!! What a wonderful story to go with!!! Enjoy it in good health!
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Touring the Estonia Piano Factory... ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pianoworld.com/Piano_Selection/Estonia_in_Production2.jpg) Lid, note there are no seams where the veneer curves over the edges. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pianoworld.com/Piano_Selection/Lid_no_seams.jpg) Frank, Congratulations on your new beautiful Estonia! As I mentioned, the floor at the Estonia factory's selection room was an unmistakeable giveaway. Interestingly, the pictures you took above were of a special veneered Rosewood Estonia piano that was being made for me (yes, I checked with Indrek to make sure this was indeed the piano I recived). You'll be pleased to know that this piano also arrived safely in the states and already found a loving home with a wonderful family!
Ori Bukai - Owner/Founder of Allegro Pianos - CT / NYC area. One can usually play at our showroom: Bluthner, Steingraeber, Estonia, Haessler, Sauter, Kawai, Steinway, Bosendorfer and more. www.allegropianos.com
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WooooHooooo!!!!!! Congrats!
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Congratulations Frank.
I knew this secret and kept it all of this time. If you remember we were in the Estonia both together at NAMM. I could see the glint in your eyes as your were playing the Estonia pianos. This is a glint that those of us who sell pianos know well.
May you have many years of joy from your new piano!
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Interestingly, the pictures you took above were of a special veneered Rosewood Estonia piano that was being made for me (yes, I checked with Indrek to make sure this was indeed the piano I recived). Ah, I sigh in relief. That veneer wasn't plastered over with paint after all. My bad for making that assumption! Thanks for clearing this up. Do you have a picture of the finished piano, perhaps? I'd be very interested to see how it turned out from its raw state... (I'm a total sucker for beautiful veneers.)
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Interestingly, the pictures you took above were of a special veneered Rosewood Estonia piano that was being made for me (yes, I checked with Indrek to make sure this was indeed the piano I recived). Ah, I sigh in relief. That veneer wasn't plastered over with paint after all. My bad for making that assumption! Thanks for clearing this up. Do you have a picture of the finished piano, perhaps? I'd be very interested to see how it turned out from its raw state... (I'm a total sucker for beautiful veneers.) I 2nd that, would love to see some pictures of this beauty!
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An Estonia, huh? They're okay I guess.....
Haha just kidding! Congratulations on an amazing piano! Piano recordings now, please!
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Uh, I think frank has already posted a fair few recordings of his piano, both on YouTube and PW. Sounds really good, though
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Congratulations -- and what a wonderful story!
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Congratulations Frank.
I knew this secret and kept it all of this time. If you remember we were in the Estonia both together at NAMM. I could see the glint in your eyes as your were playing the Estonia pianos. This is a glint that those of us who sell pianos know well.
May you have many years of joy from your new piano!
it's because they are so incredibly resonant. I get quite irritated at the pianos I play on weekends because they just don't 'ring'. (and i guessed too).
accompanist/organist.. a non-MTNA teacher to a few
love and peace, Õun (apple in Estonian)
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It's beautiful!!! Congratulations - I know you will enjoy it!!!
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