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Hi Piano Guy...Thanks for the info re Broadwood quadra strung. FRom your description and advice, I don't think I'll go there. Although a Broadwood enthusiast, I've only room for what really sounds good. However, I'd jump at the chance for one of their old Wall Climbers. Know of any?

Hi Tuna....quadchord sounds pretty accurate to me. Another version might be quadrachord. I was really fascinated to hear about the Broadwood. Would you mind telling me what the framing arrangement is like? I'd love to know if it's straight or overstrung, how many bars, an oblique bar, or barless; si...

Thank you for your thoughts Chris. Certainly overstringing in uprights enables a longer string, but I'm not too sure about the grands. One day I'll make comparative measurements. I've always thought that overstringing was primarily to position the bass bridge behind the treble bridge to allow for a ...

FRom "Broadwood by Appointment" by D. Wainwright..... At the bottom of pg. 228 is a quote by Karl Geringer: 'The tone on the over-strung piano has not, however, the limpidity of the older instruments.' I think it is agreed that overstringing facilitates a great volume of sound, but what ab...

Thank you for your response Chris....I should say that I greatly admired the craftsmanship in my Steinway and its ability to fill an auditorium. However it was just too loud and insensitive and metalic. It overpowered me. It overpowered the house, and it was only a 6 ft. I often think that when over...

Thanks for your response Piano Guy, I detect a keen sense of humour which I like. Regarding my choice of straight strung vs Steinway, I must add that both have undergone complete rebuilds with new pins, strings and modern action. A costly and timely experiment, I know, but I love the results. Also o...

This is my first posting to the page and am anxious to share my experience with choice of piano. I purchased and rebuilt a Steinway in 1980 and was thrilled with it, but as my skill as a pianist grew, became increasingly unhappy with the loud metallic shrillness, even after voicing. Everyone else th...