There many different kinds of piano lamps on the market. �Consumers seem to have many different preferences. That is the one reason for my reluctance to make a specific recommendation. However, I'll tell you what I use. It's called a "Grand Piano Contemporary Model". You can view it at
http://www.musictreasures.com/Instruments/Equipment/Music-Stands/25213.html
I'm pleased with the job it does. �I like the bright, white, glareless, uniform illumination across the entire music desk and I like the lamp's minimal profile.
My other reasons for hesitating to make a recommendation are these annoyances:
* The price is obscene (although we Yamaha owners are accustomed to that).
* Like you, I was concerned about scratching the music desk. I attach and remove the lamp frequently because I close up and cover the piano whenever I'm not playing it. The lamp's clamp, while felt-lined, does have metal edges that could nick or scratch. �To prevent my klutzy handling from damaging the finish, I covered part of the upper edge of the music desk with a four-inch length of masking tape. That does the job for now, although one day I'll have the task of� removing the dried-on adhesive.
* I didn't care for the supplied four each 15 watt incandescent bulbs. The light was too yellow. �I risked my warranty by substituting some expensive specialty bulbs: 20 watt KX2000 krypton-xenon. �They produce a beautiful white light and seem to last forever. �The only catch was that the ceramic shoulder of that lamp prevented the lamp from reaching the central electrical contact of the socket. I corrected that by adding a small dab of solder to each of the lamps' bottom contacts.
* The recess for each bulb is a very tight space. �It's a job for tiny fingers to install or remove the bulbs. (That applies to the original bulbs, as well.)
* With the piano lamp mounted on the music desk, the desk must be tilted slightly away from you; otherwise, the weight of the lamp will tilt the desk too far toward you. �(When I do not need to use the lamp, I usually like to have the desk positioned a single notch back from vertical, but I cannot when using this lamp.)
* Invariably, when the lamp is first attached,� it will hang there crooked and askew. �With your hands on the ends of the cylindrical lamp housing, just guide it into proper position and it will stay there.
You can find many different models at the above link. Good luck in finding a lamp that you like. �
Carol Beigel wrote:
Actually the high gloss polyester finish is much stronger than the lacquered wood finish. It is almost impervious to anything except scratching, but scratches can be buffed out. It is resistent to water and alcohol. I see a lot of those clip on lights on high gloss finishes and there has not been a problem. Just make sure that each side of the clip has felt. Carol ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Weiser" To: Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 9:25 PM Subject: RE: [disklavier] re: lightingThanks, Carol. I had a clip on another piano I hadand it didn't causedamage, but that was a wood finish. Do you know ofanyone that uses a clipon on a high gloss piano and has it caused anydamage?-----Original Message----- From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com[mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] OnBehalf Of Carol Beigel Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 2:58 PM To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [disklavier] re: lighting I have seen floor lamps used; or track lighting.Ikeamakes a floor lamp that has two lights on one pole - one that points toward the ceiling and one on an arm for reading. You can get a clip on light for themusicdesk that has felt insides so it does not scratch. Whatever you decide, tap on the light bulb to makesurethe filament is quiet. I can't tell you how many service calls I have done due to buzzing sounds that were coming from the lighting! Carol Beigel ----- Original Message ----- From: "annmeris" To: Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 5:25 PM Subject: [disklavier] re: lightingI have a baby grand and I need more light on themusic stand. I don'twant a clip light that will damage the music stand.Does anyone knowof a good lamp or have any other ideas. Thanks...Ann To Post a message to the group, send it to:disklavier@...To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, thegroup'sfounder and moderator, send it to:disklavier-owner@... To reach our group's web site go to: http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier Todd's family web site was completely updated012/22/03. It contains some fun disklavier contentandlinks to midi sites among many other things, The url is:http://MuncyFamily.com THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP? If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you aregetting too much mail, go the the web site and change your email delivery option instead. That will fixtheproblem, while maintaining your access to the group. If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank email to:disklavier-unsubscribe@... Know someone who wants to join? Have them send ablank email to:disklavier-subscribe@... or give them thislink:http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join Yahoo! Groups LinksTo Post a message to the group, send it to:disklavier@...To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group'sfounder and moderator,send it to: disklavier-owner@... To reach our group's web site go to:http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavierTodd's family web site was completely updated012/22/03. It contains somefun disklavier content and links to midi sites amongmany other things, Theurl is: http://MuncyFamily.com THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP? If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you aregetting too much mail,go the the web site and change your email deliveryoption instead. Thatwill fix the problem, while maintaining your accessto the group. If youinsist on leaving us completely send a blank emailto:disklavier-unsubscribe@... Know someone who wants to join? Have them send ablank email to:disklavier-subscribe@... or give them thislink:http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join Yahoo! Groups Links To Post a message to the group, send it to:disklavier@...To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group'sfounder and moderator, send it to:disklavier-owner@... To reach our group's web site go to: http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier Todd's family web site was completely updated012/22/03. It contains some fun disklavier content and links to midi sites among many other things, The url is:http://MuncyFamily.com THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP? If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you aregetting too much mail, go the the web site and change your email delivery option instead. That will fix the problem, while maintaining your access to the group. If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank email to:disklavier-unsubscribe@... Know someone who wants to join? Have them send ablank email to:disklavier-subscribe@... or give them thislink:http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join Yahoo! Groups LinksTo Post a message to the group, send it to: disklavier@... To Post a private message to Todd Muncy, the group's founder and moderator, send it to: disklavier-owner@... To reach our group's web site go to: http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier Todd's family web site was completely updated 012/22/03. It contains some fun disklavier content and links to midi sites among many other things, The url is: http://MuncyFamily.com THINKING OF LEAVING THE GROUP? If you are thinking of unsubcribing because you are getting too much mail, go the the web site and change your email delivery option instead. That will fix the problem, while maintaining your access to the group. If you insist on leaving us completely send a blank email to: disklavier-unsubscribe@... Know someone who wants to join? Have them send a blank email to: disklavier-subscribe@... or give them this link: http://Yahoogroups.com/group/disklavier/join Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disklavier/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: disklavier-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
-- Robert Welcyng Anchorage, Alaska