Grand Obsession
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PK. Most engaging and entertaining book, bringing to mind much from my search in 2002/03.
But going much further, all very interesting.Are you still perfectly happy with Marlene?
I was wondering if other people from back then are still happy or have changed e.g. Jon & Jolly with Bosies, Ax a yamaha? George an Estonia?etc
It would be interesting to know what piano people here have and love?I had to settle for an upright, beautiful though the sound is. The full concert size Stuart & Sons was the one piano that stopped me in my tracks (probably as your Grotrian did for you). Had been prepped for 5 days for a concert the night before. And I recall roughly what Axtremus said "If my piano could be prepped for 5 days"
Lol.Ah well, S&S size is still problematic, so perhaps I'll settle for the Steinway B walnut 8x8 Spirio I rather liked and which they inform me is in their November sale, about 25k off.
Now a snip at £302,250
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@AndyD said in Grand Obsession:
Ax a yamaha?
I own a Kawai (RX-A) and still quite happy with it, and I am fairly certain that I will also be happy with a Yamaha of similar size and caliber.
Last published recording from two years ago:
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I’m not in your list, but I bought a used Yamaha C2 in 2019 and I’m still very happy with it!
I also loved reading Grand Obsession
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Still have my Steinway B - now about a dozen years. It is holding up well - though winter is always a challenge. The piano sounds differently in the winter - partly because the hammers have less humidity - partly because I think the acoustics of the room change a bit as well. A couple of years ago, I had the people who originally rebuild it come out and spend a day working on the action and tone.
I also have a digital instrument - a Roland that I enjoy as well since I use it with PIanoteq software - that allows me to practice late at night w/o disturbing the world at large. Right now, the Roland is set up with a Bosendorfer 280VC - nice instrument. While I enjoy the beautiful sounds of the digital instrument, I try and play the real piano as much as is feasible since the digital piano artificially makes me sound better than I really am. Producing a beautiful tone - not that I can - does take some technique and sensitivity to the instrument. The digital piano skips some of those steps - so it is easier to sound better than one really should.
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I still have my Yamaha C7, and I still love it.
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@kluurs said in Grand Obsession:
I also have a digital instrument - a Roland that I enjoy as well since I use it with PIanoteq software - that allows me to practice late at night w/o disturbing the world at large. Right now, the Roland is set up with a Bosendorfer 280VC - nice instrument. While I enjoy the beautiful sounds of the digital instrument, I try and play the real piano as much as is feasible since the digital piano artificially makes me sound better than I really am. Producing a beautiful tone - not that I can - does take some technique and sensitivity to the instrument. The digital piano skips some of those steps - so it is easier to sound better than one really should.
I'm interested in hearing that. I'm looking to replace my 30-year-old Yamaha Clavinova because a major part has failed, and no replacement is available from Yamaha. The technician who worked on it has had no luck finding a used part, so I presently have no working instrument. Any experience with various makes and models of digital pianos would be welcome information for me.
Big Al
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@Big_Al - As I've said before, my needs are quite modest. I have a 10 year old Roland FP-7F keyboard that I've been very happy with.
I did a quick search and saw that CrashTest bought the same keyboard and did a review of it on PW many years ago.
https://forum.pianoworld.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/1827010/My Roland FP-7F Review.html
That model has been superseded by at least one, if not two newer versions...
I had the same problem with the thunk that CT mentions, the one that telegraphed through the stand to the floor. I bought some sound isolation pads and put them between the keyboard and the stand and it solved the problem.
Also - there is a PW thread with prices paid for various digital piano models. You might find it helpful as you shop for a piano to replace your Clavinova.
https://forum.pianoworld.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/1201029/112.html
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@AndyD said in Grand Obsession:
George an Estonia?
I think George has a Bohemia. And he's also added a Roland with a Pianoteq setup.
I'm wondering if @kluurs is getting some kind of commission from Roland and/or Pianoteq....
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Wow thanks for the replies.
Couldn't remember exactly who had what, now two decades ago! Was it Sir Lurksalot who had an Estonia.Anyway, Ax, such lovely playing on your Kawai, and like your artistic style.
Kawai remain quite rare; unlike Yamaha probably thanks to Chappells and their marketing. Very popular, piano produced for all levels and types of performer.Kluurs, what finish has your SteinwayB?
I notice my piano change timbre over the day as temperature/humidity change slightly. Even a couple of degrees temperature can change it.Re digitals, when we lived in a flat 1990-2002 I got us a Korg. Loved it and soon forgot the cost.
Weighted keys, double sampled Bosendorfer and three mode choices room/hall/concert. Plus a spinet option and key-change.
Cost a fortune for no fancy stuff, but at the time it was the nearest any digital could be to a decent piano.
After a dozen years of regular practice the plastic keys were showing their age, some lacking original touch, so sold it on cheap to a complete beginner as it fit under her stairs.
BigAl, 30 years service from any electronics has to be pretty damn good value for money. Maybe get another Yamaha if you like their sound.
My sister has a Roland inherited from an Aunt, which is probably a similar age, though little used.Can I ask you all another question. Is it only me that's a bit bored with black
