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by drmrbrewer
30 Aug 2006, 15:50
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Opinions on Yamaha B1/B2
Replies: 11
Views: 18257

Thanks for the further advice, PG. You're not Mike "Deals On Wheels" Brewer are you? Hehe. Nope. Nor am I this guy: http://www.sporting-heroes.net/rugby-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=972 http://stats.allblacks.com/Profile.asp?ABID=85 (who also shares the same middle as myself.) Cheers, Mike
by drmrbrewer
29 Aug 2006, 21:56
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Opinions on Yamaha B1/B2
Replies: 11
Views: 18257

PG: Thanks for the advice. I'm sure you're right. With margins squeezed, something must give. But, as you say, if you go along in person and insist upon having the one on display (and presumably prepped up to a good standard), then you can't go far wrong? In fact, how much does the delivery process ...
by drmrbrewer
29 Aug 2006, 10:19
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Opinions on Yamaha B1/B2
Replies: 11
Views: 18257

Another question: since the idea is that it will be my children take up and enjoy playing the piano (although perhaps I'm not too old to learn new tricks), are the B1/B2/W&L suitable? I would imagine that some pianos are easier / more satisfying to play on when just starting out (and with small ...
by drmrbrewer
29 Aug 2006, 07:53
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Opinions on Yamaha B1/B2
Replies: 11
Views: 18257

So would you say that the "free bespoke preparation service" from "the UK's No. 1 Yamaha dealer" is little more than a sales gimmick?

Mike
by drmrbrewer
28 Aug 2006, 22:06
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Opinions on Yamaha B1/B2
Replies: 11
Views: 18257

Thanks, Barrie and PG. Some food for thought. It did strike me as odd that some guys out there were selling the B1/B2 at knock-down prices, but perhaps you have given some insight as to why. Although there do appear to be one or two apparently "reputable" dealers who are offering good pric...
by drmrbrewer
27 Aug 2006, 21:46
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Opinions on Yamaha B1/B2
Replies: 11
Views: 18257

Opinions on Yamaha B1/B2

Hi all I'm interested in your opinions on the Yamaha B1 and B2 uprights. I don't play myself, but am keen to encourage my children to do so and would therefore like a reasonable quality, yet relatively affordable, piano for our home. The Yamaha B1 and B2 struck me as perhaps fitting the bill. (With ...