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Re: Bechstein giving away free piano Fortepianophil #2070978 04/25/13 09:26 PM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 7,439 Rochester MN Minnesota Marty 7000 Post Club Member
Minnesota Marty 7000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2012 Posts: 7,439 Rochester MN	FYI - Non-discrimination in the piano industry: Mason Hamlin - Massachusetts - Same-sex marriage is legal - Sexual orientation is covered by non-discrimination ordinance. Steinway - New York - Same-sex marriage is legal - Sexual orientation is covered by non-discrimination ordinance. PianoDisc - California - Sexual orientation is covered by non-discrimination ordinance. Same-sex marriage (Prop-8) being reviewed by US Supreme Court. Walter - Indiana - Sexual orientation is not covered by non-discrimination ordinance. Mr. Kassman, what is the ratio of gay/straight in your store? Marty in Minnesota It's much easier to bash a Steinway than it is to play one.

Re: Bechstein giving away free piano Fortepianophil #2071547 04/26/13 01:39 PM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 255 Burbank, Ca R Ric Overton Full Member
Ric Overton Full Member R Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 255 Burbank, Ca	Russell Im smiling at your post. It seems that the only thing anyone took away from your comments had to do with GAY people. OMG!!! There are gay people in the piano business. RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!! Ric Overton Ric@PianoSD.com http://PianoSD.com

Re: Bechstein giving away free piano Fortepianophil #2071558 04/26/13 01:51 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,905 Sun Valley Idaho F Furtwangler 1000 Post Club Member
Furtwangler 1000 Post Club Member F Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,905 Sun Valley Idaho	I was just practicing a piece I am working on currently. I finally fixed a problem in one phrase and I was gay - giddy even. Does that count? Amateur Pianist and raconteur.

Re: Bechstein giving away free piano Fortepianophil #2071621 04/26/13 03:12 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 11,199 Maryland/DC/No. VA S Steve Cohen Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
Steve Cohen Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member S Joined: May 2001 Posts: 11,199 Maryland/DC/No. VA	Several years ago I was approached by Bechstein to help set up Bechstein-America, in the capacity of marketing consultant. While I had heard of the history of Bechstein, I was unclear as to the then current situation. (With my last name you know I was concerned!!!) After thorough research I had no problm taking the position. I worked closely with management and saw nothing to cause concern. As to gays in the piano business...my best friend in the business is gay! Piano Industry Consultant Co-author (with Larry Fine) of Practical Piano Valuation www.jasonsmc@msn.com Contributing Editor & Consultant - Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer Retired owned of Jasons Music Center Maryland/DC/No. VA Family Owned and Operated Since 1937.

Re: Bechstein giving away free piano Fortepianophil #2071622 04/26/13 03:13 PM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 15,621 Surrey, B.C. Norbert Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
Norbert Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 15,621 Surrey, B.C.	To avoid any of the above questions or controversies there are some simple solutions: 1] Buy American [ whatever is left..] 2] Buy Japanese [ oh really?...] 3] Buy Estonia [ mostly sold out..] 4] Buy Italian [ careful:"Catholics"- need extra money..] 5] Buy German [ only if "conscience" allows..] 6] Buy Chinese [ no gays but dubious quality...] 7] Buy Mongolian [ no pianos] Only No 7 seems 100% safe to me. Highly recommend. Norbert

Re: Bechstein giving away free piano Steve Cohen #2071634 04/26/13 03:24 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,905 Sun Valley Idaho F Furtwangler 1000 Post Club Member
Furtwangler 1000 Post Club Member F Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,905 Sun Valley Idaho	Originally Posted by Steve Cohen Several years ago I was approached by Bechstein to help set up Bechstein-America, in the capacity of marketing consultant. While I had heard of the history of Bechstein, I was unclear as to the then current situation. (With my last name you know I was concerned!!!) After thorough research I had no problm taking the position. I worked closely with management and saw nothing to cause concern. As to gays in the piano business...my best friend in the business is gay! Huh - you don't say. Is he/she giddy and witty as well? Amateur Pianist and raconteur.

Re: Bechstein giving away free piano Fortepianophil #2071768 04/26/13 07:19 PM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 7,439 Rochester MN Minnesota Marty 7000 Post Club Member
Minnesota Marty 7000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2012 Posts: 7,439 Rochester MN	Mr. Kassman is implying that Charles Walter, Mason Hamlin and PianoDisc are homophobic. I threw Steinway in for good measure. Certainly, no one at PW would want to cast dispersions on S&S. Ridiculous! Then, somehow, anti-sematism got mixed in with homophobia. I think he meant well, but it came across as an accusation. The way it was presented raised my hackles. Not good. Marty in Minnesota It's much easier to bash a Steinway than it is to play one.

Re: Bechstein giving away free piano Fortepianophil #2071783 04/26/13 07:48 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,105 Georgia, USA Rickster Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
Rickster Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,105 Georgia, USA	Sorry, but this thread has gone way too far off the railsâ€¦ Thread closedâ€¦ Rickster Piano enthusiast and amateur musician: "Treat others the way you would like to be treated". Yamaha C7. YouTube Channel