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END of october... Wow that will be a frustrating wait, just looking at a few pics for more than a month :p . Looking forward to hear it!

I just heard from Norbert and Mr. Sauter advised him that my piano is almost ready to be shipped, which should happen next Wednesday, October 17th. The serial number is 118 562.

Time to get out the cheque book!

Greetings everyone,

Well, after some delays in finishing the piano and a delay in shipping, my new Sauter Delta grand piano (185cm or 6'1") arrived last Tuesday, October 30th from the factory in Spaichingen, Germany.

The crate it came in was too big to fit into the 5 ton truck that the movers had, so they had to take it out of the crate in the Customs warehouse!

The crate also had 4 accelerometers on it so that if the piano was ever tipped the incorrect way or dropped and jolted beyond a certain tolerance, the sensors would trip and cannot be tampered with. The piano would not have been accepted from Customs by the movers.

Here are a few pictures now that it is all set up. The tone is gorgeous and the action is smoooooth. The padded adjustable bench is calf leather from Burghardt Klavierbänke, a well-known piano bench manufacturing company in Europe. Sauter doesn't make piano benches apparently.

Complete with the ubiquitous metronome and bust of Beethoven.




The fit and finish on this piano is immaculate and the prep beyond anything that I could have hoped for.




The lid can be lifted to 3 levels. You can see the two shorter lid props imbedded into the long one.




This picture show the keyboard and string covers. The string cover is 100% wool Melton double thick fabric.














This is what the owner of Sauter pianos Mr Ulrich Sauter, graciously signed on the plate for me.



Norbert presenting me with the key.





Norbert supervised the move into the house and got the piano action ready to go. He and his lovely wife Lina, put the piano bench together for me as well. Afterwards, we all went to dinner and celebrated.

I owe alot to Norbert for making this all possible and I don't think I'll ever be able to repay him for his generosity and help in aiding me in fulfilling my dream.

Thanks Norbert.

Probably no point replying - he's too busy playing. But - congrats. And don't forget to change your footer!!

Awesome Instrument....Cool Pics.....Congratulations!

What a wonderful piano! I hope you enjoy it as much as I am enjoying my new one! The fit and finish looks world class!

Thanks for interrupting my playing, but I do need time to eat!

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Thanks, some of the pictures were taken by my friend who is serious about photography (MonoPod Photography).



Thanks Chopinlover, I can’t believe this piano is sitting in my living room. The closer I look at this piano, the more I am impressed with the fit and finish. Impeccable.

One word. Gorgeous!
Do you plan to record it anytime soon?

Absolutely stunning!! Enjoy your new piano.

allthumbs:

Thank you very much - a true honor!

We are humbled by the experience and privileged to be allowed sharing this special event with you.

While you'll have a piano for life, you'll have friends in us the same!

Enjoy!!

[and don't forget eating...]

Norbert

Beautiful piano and beautiful story!

Congrats! What a happy moment and lovely piano. Thank you for sharing.

Beautiful! thanks for the pictures! Congratulations!

There is a lot of beautiful music in that contraption. Congratulations.

Wow, gorgeous....and I'm sure it sounds magnificent. Congratulations. It must be a dream come true. I love the pictures...and to see a PW celebrity ensuring the delivery went well

Congratulations again!

Many, many years of enjoyment with such a beautiful instrument.

Sometimes I just want to cry when I think of how far off owning such a piano I am. I'll probably never see it in my lifetime. (maybe the next ) I've started doing idiotic things like buying lotto tickets...

Very happy for you though. Enjoy!

Thanks everyone for your warm comments. I feel truly blessed.

Dear ando

I feel your anguish. That's what I thought for years as I never thought I would be in a position to purchase a great instrument like this.

Don't give up on your dream, someday it could happen.

My wish would be that everyone who had a passion for music be able to obtain the instrument of their dreams.

All the best,

allthumbs

Really beautiful!! Enjoy!