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I sell used pianos that I select because I know with the work I do on them they will perform better than any new piano.
The highest state of the art in pianos in todays market are ones rebuilt by skilled, experienced and innovative technicians.
If there were new pianos that met my standards I would sell them.
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A well made Baldwin M will outperform a Steinway S in dynamic range, and clarity across the compass. And many of the newer designs out perform both of them! And what would those be? Rich
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Hi Rich,
I was thinking in terms of the new designs by Del Fandrich, Frank Emerson, and Lothar Thomma. I also prefer the small Bostons to the S&S-S and Bald-M. I'm not comparing build quality, it is only in reference to initial performance of small grands.
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Thanks Marty. Unfortunately I've not had the opportunity to play the newly designed small grands. Of the older models I've always thought the Baldwin M stood out for it's size.
Rich
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Rich,
I agree with you about the Baldwin M and I would also choose it over a Steinway S. It's a fine small grand. I have always been partial to the Baldy 7 footers, through all of its various incarnations.
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2001 - 2003 were about the last straggler Baldwin grands to roll out of the grand piano plant in Conover Arkansas. We had one here that was a dealer leftover which I think sold for 10K last year. It was very important to the buyer that it be one of the last American made Baldwins. The M has a good reputation and I think the R ( 5.8ft) is more popular with established song writers who have room for one.
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I will be the devil's advocate here :-) I found much sense in adak's post. It's the horrendous tone of the post, arrogant put downs, and unnecessary insults that posters have objected to... and rightly so. *Edited by moderator* Adak, you’ve been asked politely to tone it down with the harsh talk toward the OP and you have not taken the hint… this time I’ll tone it down for you. Consider this another polite warning; next time you may get more than a warning (meaning temporary suspension from PW member privileges). Rickster
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I always thought that youngsters were encouraged to ask questions. I guess I was wrong and should just dismiss their interest. I have seen the light.
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Perhaps he needs a spanking to set him straight. Such is a boy, especially for one with no confidence and cannot make decisions for himself. Not a man. Just a boy. A boy deserves no respect. Only men can earn it. The only person here who needs a spanking is you! Stop being a brat.
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This thread has served its purpose and has become a sounding board for continuing verbal abuse, which is unacceptable.
Thread closed…
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