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by Jas
11 Oct 2005, 23:03
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Should I buy a Yamaha CLP115?
Replies: 7
Views: 14732

Not many piano dealers here in East Dulwich... Or SEanything, for that matter, as far as I've found.
by Jas
19 Sep 2005, 12:42
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Hire a piano?
Replies: 1
Views: 4552

Hire a piano?

Hello again! As you might guess from the title of this post, I still haven't got hold of a piano, even with the good advice being given out here... Having thought about things a bit, I think my options are either to continue to search for a decent-ish modern piano, second hand, or hire something a b...
by Jas
09 Sep 2005, 20:31
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Any comments appreciated!
Replies: 3
Views: 8623

Thanks for your quick and helpful response. I did notice that the keys on the Challen pivoted on little plastic inserts (lime green, no less); am I right in thinking this is example has a Kastner action then? Assuming it is, it raises the following question: How cheap is 'dirt cheap'? Thanks again, ...
by Jas
09 Sep 2005, 14:05
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Any comments appreciated!
Replies: 3
Views: 8623

Any comments appreciated!

I'm gradually progressing in my search for a upright piano, thanks to help here and this website. Today I tried several used instruments at A1 Pianos in Sydenham, and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts to share on the following... Top of my list (and dearest, though within budget) was a Chal...
by Jas
22 Aug 2005, 22:45
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Musician learning the piano
Replies: 2
Views: 5992

Musician learning the piano

Hello. My name's Jas and I'm a PhD student at the LSE. I've been a bassist for nine years and learnt some piano and violin in my somewhat distant childhood. Recently I've been thinking more and more about learning the piano. My main interest is jazz. Needless to say, I have a few questions! The firs...