Disklavier

The "new technology" solenoids has more to do with the Recording features 
and the way the data processes the way they work.  It does not change how 
loud or quiet the piano will play.  The MarkIII has the capability of 
sending the piano part through the audio system in Silent mode(turning off 
the keys) and thereby giving the capability of turning down the volume to a 
whisper.  For some people, this is important, even though what they are 
actually hearing is a tone generated piano sound.

The DC1A is still the same C1 piano as always, but I think the new model is 
the DGC1A which is a MarkIII system on a 5'3'' piano - definitely an easier 
piano to tune than a GH1B but not exactly the same as a C1.  I'm not sure 
where the differences are as this one just came out.

Don't be too hard on the sales people.  They are certainly up to speed on 
all the user capabilities of current model instruments.  Maybe they have not 
seen the older models.  I am a Disklavier piano technician and more familiar 
with the technical specs, and deal with user expectations after the  sale.  
Since the Disklavier is so well designed and built, I am still servicing the 
original models and everything in between!  I'm a real believer in the 
consumer knowing as much as possible before choosing their instrument.  The 
choices cover a wide spectrum of features including not only the bells and 
whistles, but the quality of the pianos as well.  Many times customers don't 
know what their expectations are so most dealers offer some kind of a 
trade-up deal where you don't loose any money should you decide to upgrade.

I have always found Yamaha pianos to be an excellent choice, and the 
Disklaviers provide the finest recording capabilities available.

Enjoy your new piano!

Carol Beigel
crbrpt@...


>From: Joe Raziano <jraziano@...>
>Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [disklavier] Buying a DC3II-XG??? Help Please
>Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 07:36:29 -0800 (PST)
>
>
>Thank you all for your responces.  Really helpful.
>Checked the serial number on the painos - they are u.s. #'s.
>Carol, does the "newer technology" solienoid system make that much of a 
>difference?  (BTW your explaination on the differences between the markIIXG 
>and MarkIII was EXACTLY what I was looking for - it amazes me that the 
>dealer couldn't/wasn't able to tell me the same info).
>The DGH1B is definately off the "buy" list - it seems that I can get the 
>DC1A (which I believe is the newer model) for <$300 more - $20,000 even 
>(they are selling the DGH1BA for $19,788). I am not sure if the DC1A has 
>the new stringing scale you are refering to.
>Thanks again to everyone for your helpful responces.  Much appreciated.
>Joe Raziano


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