Disklavier

On 9/23/01 9:42 PM, "stevenanna" <stevenanna@...> wrote:

> I'm interested in the 5'3" disklavier grands listed above and would appreciate
> opinions comparing the two models.
> 
> Thanks,
> Steven

Hi Steven,

Here is a reply I wrote some months back. The Disklavier functions of the 2
models may be similar; the musical instruments have some obvious
differences.

Kent Swafford


on 3/17/01 8:40 PM, pobox67890@... at pobox67890@... wrote:

> I am thinking to buy a Yamaha GH1 grand piano. Could you please tell
> me your opinions on this model?
> Any review website?
> Thank you so much.
> 
> Tom

It is important that you understand the differences between the GH1 and the
C1 which are Yamaha pianos, both the same size, 5' 3".

The C1 is a well-scaled small piano, suitable for the serious player who
needs a smaller instrument.

The GH1 is a piano built to compete with the inexpensive Korean pianos. As
such there are some economies taken with the manufacture of this piano. The
case and structure of this piano are not as heavy and strong as that of the
C1, and the scaling is not as even. I cannot fault the GH1 action; the feel
and performance are quite good.

However, the sound of the GH1 is of concern to some. Pay particular
attention to the "tenor" of the GH1. Play the middle C with the C an octave
below and the B a half step down from middle C with the B an octave below.
If these notes sound OK to you when the piano has been freshly tuned, OK. I
believe it is very important to hear these pianos freshly tuned before you
make an expensive purchase such as a piano.

My personal opinion is that the C1 is well worth its additional cost over
the GH1. When you consider that pianos can last decades, the additional cost
is inconsequential over the life of the piano, but can provide a better
quality sound every day of those decades.

Kent Swafford
Registered Piano Technician