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Tenor1

Hi, Just wondered if anyone had experience of these pianos. I suspect that they are descent instrument as Venables and Son have a great reputation.

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Just wondered if anyone has heard of Meyer Piano Restorers in Poland they specialise in Steinway restoration

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The Brodmann concert grand has arrived on the market in the USA! It sounds like a Brodmann, obviously, and that's no bad thing either because they are great sounding pianos. My own Brodmann is nearly 5 years old and is developing into a very nice piano, and showing that it will stand up to punishme...

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I've been in contact with an acquaintance in the US he is a professional pianist and his father worked at the steinway factory for 40 years piano building. He has just bought a new Estonia 7'4" and is so vey pleased with the piano both in build quality and sound. His father too is also very imp...

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joe wrote:A waste of money ?,there are better grand pianos out there for the same money and a little more.

Thanks Joe.
If you had 25k plus to spend what pianos would you consider?

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i know of 2 well respected piano tutors who where virtually given the grand piano for free to try promote the brand to their pupils,smart ploy not really as the students where of conservertoire standard.and the 2 techs where kept busy attending to the niggles that a low quality grand piano produces...

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joe wrote:
Tenor1 wrote:Have any techs had experience with the new Estonia Grands? post 1992 ie build quality and general quality of the instruments
Do not play alone.

Thanks Joe but could you enlighten me re your comment

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Have any techs had experience with the new Estonia Grands? post 1992 ie build quality and general quality of the instruments

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Some chinese pianos ie Brodmann are very good quality indeed. I would be interested in the view from the forum tuners on Brodmann. When I was looking for a piano, I visited a dealer who was an agent for Brodmann (amongst others). I did not particularly like the tone, but in any case the dealer was ...

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All excellent the Haydn especially your Brodmann could pass for a much more expensive instrument. How is the action, regulation etc holding out with the vigors of professional pianist practice?

What recording equiptment did you use?

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I think a posh shed is called a 'Garden Room' - do a google search

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Highly likely to be Chinese. I thought of an analogy today regarding Chinese pianos. TV adverts would have you believe that Kellogs Frosties are healthy Piano manufacturers will have you believe that their cheapest lines are top quality. The 2 claims are very similar. What, you mean like Snap, Crac...

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Chris Norman 1066 is a very respected piano trader and some of their restored pianos are excellent,must be trying to break into the new piano market but the public are not daft and will not fall in love with the sound of music brand names,its an old trick which as been around over 100 years rebadgi...

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1066 pianos have their own brand 'edelweiss' they do a good (on paper as i haven't tried one yet) concert grand with Renner action. Does anyone on the forum know who makes these pianos for them, I suspect they are manufactured in the Far East but i may be wrong.

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Brodmann, Wendl & Lung (Hailun) or Perzina 6 foot plus grands are they the best Chinese manufacturers any comment regarding their quality? Which is the best?

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Tenor1, Have you tried the Bluthner with the Flemming action and decided you would need to replace it? It would be interesting to know how you think it compares with other instruments (I presume you are a demanding pianist if you are looking for a concert grand?). Robert A reasonable pianist - a pr...

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Colin Nicholson wrote:I usually play the Love theme from Midsummernights Dream - both candles lit on the sconces.... but one fell off and burnt the house down....

Was it your first time!!

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Rachmaninov but to be honest Clair de Lune did the job when I was wooing my lovely wife

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Hi again Tenor, When people don't supply full details of their situation it's best to assume that the person enquiring is indeed an idiot. That way, we can cover all bases AND this topic will remain very helpful for people who come on here in the future who might possibly believe that you can just ...

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Please understand although I am not a piano technician I am not an idiot either. I appreciate that actions can't just be slipped into place without the appropriate work etc - I am NOT an advocate of DIY piano repair.

I will contact a piano technician.

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I have tried to contact Renner UK several times to find out the cost of a new grand action with dampers hammers etc - i can't get a reply can anyone give me an idea.

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Hello,

There is a 9 foot Bluthner concert grand for sale on ebay reads well but it has a H F Flemming action which has really put me off from going to view it. Does the forum have any views on these GDR Bluthners - or might I be missing something?

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Mine broke too, so i spent £20 on a good quality music stand (with legs etc) and now use that - a lot better than the original

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I have discovewred that it is a Gotha (German) Steck

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Apologies Pianoguy - I am not as informed as you.

Hope they find a new distributer.

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Brodmann website lists several UK dealers, and there is no mention of Colin Taylor not trading.

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Openwood you can buy direct from Colin Taylor at Brodmann UK I am in Yorkshire and Besbrode have a good deal on (Ithink!)

Openwood wrote:
Brodmann 182
I've heard good things about them but never seen one in a showroom; who retails them in the UK?

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Brodmann 187, I have come across a couple of these recently and have been very impressed, the build and tonal qualities are excellent - one of the best Chinese makers and great value for money.Oh 8-10k new

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Can the forum comment on who makes the best Bass strings and where can you get them from apart from F & N or H-shers

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Shame on you - where is your christmas spirit!!! Wait for it (prob on the kitchen table!!)

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I have just bought a Steck 6' 8" grand it is NOT a converted pianola which i believe to be 1920's it is a wonderful instrument very well restored, i am a pro classical singer and this piano is the culmination of a 2 year search, a number of good pro pianists have played it and have been very im...

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You have to admire his piano playing!!!!! Look at the Broadwood he has for sale

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I have chance of a Bechstein Model V grand - plays well tuned to A440 but it has a few cracks in the top of the pin block the underneath has no cracks. It keeps its tune well - something inside me tells me the cracks are a disaster waiting to happen and to walk away - can anyone enlighten me.

Thanks

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Has anyone tried the Brodmann 187 -

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Does anyone know anything about Lauberger & Gloss Pianos

Thanks
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Just got a new hydrometer (non digital) my music room is currently between 55 and 64% humidity. Would any forum members suggest I install a heated tube to keep the damp down in my paino (I think they are called a damp Chaser?)

Thanks

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Have ordered some key brite thanks

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To be honest she has given me the piano it is a 5'3" ish 1920's Thurmer grand, re-strung 17 year ago (Heller Bass & Roslau treble) and Renner hammers - great condition throughout but the keys are a bit grubby. Thank you both very much for you help

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The ivory keys on a relatives piano need a bit of a clean. The join between the lower and upper key is showing. A friend suggested using white spirit? I think this could be a bit harsh. Could anyone out there give me some tips? Cheers

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Have chance of a very nice THurmer upright has anyone on the Forum got any info on these German pianos.

Thank you

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Will have a look at new Zimmermans or maybe even tryat some nearly new othermakes - I'll only find out what I like if I try.

THANKS

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May have a trip to Broughton Pianos - they have an excellent selection of nearly new and new pianos - anythoughts on Wilh. Steinbergs?

THANKS

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Might just do that (my technician is a good mate) but think it may be a little bigi for my studio. Think I am going to try of some Yamaha uprights. Thanks for your advice

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I know the Yamaha U 3; and above uprights have a good reputation nowadays - I'm just not keen - played alot of them when I was at Music College in the 90's - might give them another go!

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thank you all, much appreciated.

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My old Bluthner is a Straight Strung Over damper although you would not realise it when you play her - too costly to repair, money would be better being put towards a new one. I have thought about a used one (refurbished) but you can't always guarantee that the replacements parts are of the same qua...

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In the case it states 1910, 1918, 1927 & 1930 won Paris Grand Prix and gold medal, and big gold medal in paris exhibitions - does play very well indeed, excellent tone and action - although most Polish pianos are a load of B-cks - i am still open minded.

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I have chance of a 5'4" Sommerfeld Grand (prob too big for my studio) was told it is a rare quality polish! piano from the earlier 1930's - it certainly plays well! Any info on Sommerfeld?

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thanks everyone - done a bit of research I can get a Seiler Koncert 132 from germany for 6k brand new delivered, would cost 11k over here - only thing is I won't be able to try before I buy - although I have played Seilers in the past and i have been impressed.

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A440. I have been offered a Sommerfeld 5' 3" Baby grand a friend of my family has it. it is a lovely instrument but a little too large for my studio. have you heard of 'Sommerfeld' I am told it is German.

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