Looking for upright with touch similar to Bluthner grand

[willrc]

A few years ago I used to practise on a Bluthner grand, medium sized, perhaps 30-40 yrs old, which had a wonderfully light yet controllable touch - it seemed to make runs, trills, etc. so much easier. Can anyone recommend an upright with a touch like this? I am also considering one of the newer electric pianos with excellent touches - e.g. yamaha grantouch or even clp-170 and kawai mp9500. Sound is less important as the piano will be used just for private practice in a small flat. Thanks.

[Barrie Heaton]

You are not going to get an upright to match a grand in action performance unless you have a Seiler's patented Magnetic Repetition action for uprights which brings it close to a grand but rather expensive see

http://www.seiler-pianos.de/eng/pianos/konzert_smr.htm


Barrie,

[willrc]

Thanks Barry. Any idea where I can try one of these in the London area? Website doesn't have much information. Also how expensive are we talking roughly? And is the sound much to write home about?

[Barrie Heaton]

They are good about the same as a Schimmel as to price I thing they are about the same

Muswell Hill Pianos stock them
http://www.muswell-hill-pianos.co.uk

Barrie,