The Piano
Guide to the construction technology of grand and upright pianos
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Quick question... What is the origin of the "lange 80" action mounted by the furstein [sic] from the '90s? Is it Chinese or English?
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pianoexpert
Hello, after many years of "neglecting" my old love, the piano, I would like to resume and deepen some issues regarding both piano techniques and the characteristics of brands and grand pian...
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good evening everyone! I hope I am writing in the right section... si would be interested in buying a new piano and I found a 1922 New York Steinway that is one meter eighty. now, what I hav...
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pianoexpert
Hello everyone, I was recently wondering whether it is always necessary to rebalance the downweight and let-off (rebound) of the key in a grand piano following hammer shaving, or if this int...
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The latest addition to the BORGATO family is currently the longest piano in the world: 333 cm The length was a consequence of achieving a very specific goal, the improvement of the sound of...
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Thesimon
happy sunday I would like to purchase an upright piano, and I saw a 1964 Kawai from a private seller, refurbished. I notice that part of the action: key levers, wippens, and repetitions, are...
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pianoexpert
Here is the only piano factory in Italy http://www.unita.tv/interviste/ecco-lunica-fabbrica-di-pianoforti-in-italia/ Interview with Paolo Fazioli
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antares86
Hi, I would like to get an opinion regarding the qualitative differences between a Bachman 116 and a TOKAI (height 109), both used Thank you Adriana
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pianoexpert
I found this description in the brochure regarding Steinway-made Boston pianos. I am asking for clarifications and details on this system which, according to them, greatly enhances and enric...
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maquieto
Could it be achieved if the triangular lever system were placed between the pilot and the hammer knob?
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maquieto
Hello everyone, I knew that the strings in the treble range are 4 instead of 3, and that the fourth one tuned in unison with the other 3 generates more sympathetic resonance. Did I understan...
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Exploring a piano supplies website, I found a tonal pedal set. So is it possible to add it to pianos that are not equipped with one?
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good morning everyone I hope I am not opening a discussion that has already been made (I don't seem to have found it..), and that you will forgive me if I ask questions that might seem trivi...
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I read somewhere that the new Kawais, k15 k300, k500, k600, etc., those that replace the old k3, k5, k6, are all assembled in Japan, whereas before, until 2014, the lower series k15, k2 and...
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Hello! I have a problem, I need to purchase a piano but I have no idea where to start; I've been taking lessons for a year and I have always practiced on my keyboard bought years ago.. now I...
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pianoexpert
Hello everyone. I am asking for some advice. I have finally reached 5000 euros for the purchase of a piano. In my area, one dealer has offered me a Steinbach cp160 (new action), another a Ni...
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pianoexpert
Hello, I have seen your "Journey inside the piano" tutorials and I congratulate you because they were very interesting... I would like to know if, in addition to rapid repeated notes, the gr...
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Gigi74
Hello, one of my clients has a 1915 Pleyel grand piano. The actions are different from normal. Is there anyone who can tell me more? I have never seen it before.
Hello, fascinated by the world of piano technique, I am tempted to take the upright I have at home from my parents (Kawai CX9) and try to perform a mechanical checkup. The idea is just to di...
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pianoexpert
I would need a list of translations for the technical parts and mechanics of the piano from German/Italian or English/Italian. Does one exist? I need it to explain things to my Italian clien...
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Hi! I would like to ask someone who knows more than me if it is very difficult to learn how to tune and, eventually in the future, also how to handle mechanical parts. My main problem is tha...
Hello everyone. It has happened to me several times to play on pianos with a rather uniform key weight (between 60 and 55 gr) and with good escapement regulation, but with a terrible key con...
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Peppe82
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pianoexpert
Good Morning, I would like to purchase a grand piano. In your opinion, are Willermann grand pianos good pianos? Thank you very much in advance!
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pianoexpert
Hi everyone, I am new to the forum and immediately asking for help. I found a very interesting grand piano in terms of price and especially model—meaning it is exactly what I am looking for,...
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