On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 16:21:49 -0000, "Tim S Kemp"
wrote:

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Tim S Kemp wrote:
For everyday home / studio use
though I've always liked the sound of upright Bechsteins.

Steinways just cut it so well on stage though.

For something that 'cuts through', Yamaha.

Spent an interesting day doing a video shoot, using a Yamaha piano - sounded
very nice and balanced. Haven't a clue what age or model though so I guess
the reputation for bright sounding may only apply to certain ones.

Well, that still depends on what the tuner does with the hammers - and
that will depend on what he is asked to do.

d

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