Regardless of the fact that there is a difference between upright and grand..... let's say that on the grand, the three strings may not be on the same "plane" and may not be struck simultaneously by the hammer surface. Consequently, there is a certain poor sound and in some highs, even some "dirty sound".
It almost never happens on the mids. The story of new "wound" strings doesn't seem very plausible to me..... It should be said that after a while, once the hammer has worn in, even a string not at the same level as the others is struck simultaneously and the defects disappear. However, this does not seem to be Fabio's problem.
The Bechstein is an excellent piano, although older ones have a particular timbre. Perhaps I will make a video on the different "construction philosophies" of various makers in the past and present. Certainly, compared to an upright, it is paradise. Ok, greetings to both of you and.... happy music
Thank you all, I didn't think this topic would garner so much interest.
I support pianoexpert's thesis because it seems to me that the defect is slightly diminishing; perhaps over time the hammer actually takes on the necessary shape to press even slightly misaligned strings.
Francesco 1797, I can't tell you if the Yamaha has a metallic sound in the bass; mine being almost new it doesn't seem so to me, but I will also tell you that at school I study on a Yamaha C3 and the sound is much cleaner and softer.
I have never tried the Steinway; my teacher has one at home and speaks very highly of it.
Regardless of the fact that there is a difference between upright and grand pianos..... let's say that on a grand piano, the three strings may not be on the same "plane" and may not be struck simultaneously by the hammer surface. Consequently, there is a certain poor sound and in some high notes, even some "dirty sound".
It almost never happens on the mids. The story of new "wrapped" strings doesn't seem very plausible to me..... It should be said that after a while, once the hammer has worn in, even a string not at the same level as the others is struck simultaneously and the defects disappear. However, this does not seem to be Fabio's problem.
The Bechstein is an excellent piano, although older ones have a particular timbre. Perhaps I will make a video on the different "construction philosophies" of various manufacturers in the past and present. Certainly, compared to an upright, it is paradise. Okay, greetings to both of you and.... enjoy the music
Paolo
Thank you Paolo, I would love a video on the construction philosophy of different piano manufacturers... I would really like it very much... Thank you!!! Bye!
