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Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands

Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands

2006-05-09 by manhattanboy100

Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with the disklavier 
feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is now set up in the 
showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano closely I noticed 
that the light colored horizontal wood panelling below the strings is 
not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the wood strips have 
raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping" that occurs when 
hardwood floor strips become damaged from water.  Its as though the 
strips are too compressed against one another resulting in raised 
edges.  Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands) that I looked at in 
the showroom did not have this problem.  The boards are flat and 
smooth.  The salesperson could not explain but agreed to look into it. 
Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the piano? Could this 
be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be concerned? Thanks!!

Re: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands

2006-05-09 by Allen Stewart

Hello,

I would sure be concerned....and probably pass on this piano and wait for the next one....I just checked my piano and the board is smooth. There are grain lines running the length of the board but it is smooth. Hope this helps. We have had our 5foot 6 for about 10 years with no problems what so ever.

Allen

manhattanboy100 wrote:
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Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with the disklavier
feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is now set up in the
showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano closely I noticed
that the light colored horizontal wood panelling below the strings is
not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the wood strips have
raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping" that occurs when
hardwood floor strips become damaged from water. Its as though the
strips are too compressed against one another resulting in raised
edges. Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands) that I looked at in
the showroom did not have this problem. The boards are flat and
smooth. The salesperson could not explain but agreed to look into it.
Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the piano? Could this
be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be concerned? Thanks!!





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Re: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands

2006-05-09 by Carol Beigel

What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
and you see these compression ridges.  Eventually they
dry out and go away.  However, if the humidity was
severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks.  It
is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
tone.  Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
pianos.

If you think the compression is severe, wait for
another piano.

Carol Beigel

----- Original Message -----
From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@...>
To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
Defect in Yamaha Grands


> Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with
the disklavier
> feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is
now set up in the
> showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano
closely I noticed
> that the light colored horizontal wood panelling
below the strings is
> not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
wood strips have
> raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
that occurs when
> hardwood floor strips become damaged from water.  Its
as though the
> strips are too compressed against one another
resulting in raised
> edges.  Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
that I looked at in
> the showroom did not have this problem.  The boards
are flat and
> smooth.  The salesperson could not explain but agreed
to look into it.
> Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the
piano? Could this
> be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be
concerned? Thanks!!
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands

2006-05-14 by manhattanboy100

Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more thing, I 
am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") models - 
both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv 
disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not being a 
player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? Thanks!! 


--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@...> 
wrote:
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>
> What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> and you see these compression ridges.  Eventually they
> dry out and go away.  However, if the humidity was
> severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks.  It
> is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> tone.  Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> pianos.
> 
> If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> another piano.
> 
> Carol Beigel
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@...>
> To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> Defect in Yamaha Grands
> 
> 
> > Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with
> the disklavier
> > feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is
> now set up in the
> > showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano
> closely I noticed
> > that the light colored horizontal wood panelling
> below the strings is
> > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> wood strips have
> > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> that occurs when
> > hardwood floor strips become damaged from water.  Its
> as though the
> > strips are too compressed against one another
> resulting in raised
> > edges.  Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
> that I looked at in
> > the showroom did not have this problem.  The boards
> are flat and
> > smooth.  The salesperson could not explain but agreed
> to look into it.
> > Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the
> piano? Could this
> > be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be
> concerned? Thanks!!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> disklavier@...
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> 012/22/03.  It contains some fun disklavier content and
> links to midi sites among many other things, The url
> is:
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RE: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands

2006-05-14 by Arthur O'Leary

Go for the C2 - it's worth the difference.

 

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To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha
Grands

 

Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more thing, I 
am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") models - 
both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv 
disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not being a 
player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? Thanks!! 


--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@...> 
wrote:
>
> What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> and you see these compression ridges.  Eventually they
> dry out and go away.  However, if the humidity was
> severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks.  It
> is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> tone.  Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> pianos.
> 
> If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> another piano.
> 
> Carol Beigel
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@...>
> To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> Defect in Yamaha Grands
> 
> 
> > Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with
> the disklavier
> > feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is
> now set up in the
> > showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano
> closely I noticed
> > that the light colored horizontal wood panelling
> below the strings is
> > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> wood strips have
> > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> that occurs when
> > hardwood floor strips become damaged from water.  Its
> as though the
> > strips are too compressed against one another
> resulting in raised
> > edges.  Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
> that I looked at in
> > the showroom did not have this problem.  The boards
> are flat and
> > smooth.  The salesperson could not explain but agreed
> to look into it.
> > Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the
> piano? Could this
> > be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be
> concerned? Thanks!!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups
> >
> > To 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:
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> >
> > 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
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Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands

2006-05-21 by manhattanboy100

Thanks. Carol do you have any strong views GC1 (5'3") v. C2 (5'8"). 
Same Mark IV disklavier system. Thanks.
Ron


-- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Arthur O'Leary" <ajoleary@...> 
wrote:
>
> Go for the C2 - it's worth the difference.
> 
>  
> 
> AJ O'Leary
> 
>  
> 
>   _____  
> 
> From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of manhattanboy100
> Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:42 PM
> To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect 
in Yamaha
> Grands
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more thing, 
I 
> am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") models - 
> both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv 
> disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not being 
a 
> player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? Thanks!! 
> 
> 
> --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@> 
> wrote:
> >
> > What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> > Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> > piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> > humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> > and you see these compression ridges.  Eventually they
> > dry out and go away.  However, if the humidity was
> > severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks.  It
> > is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> > but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> > tone.  Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> > pianos.
> > 
> > If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> > another piano.
> > 
> > Carol Beigel
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@>
> > To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> > Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> > Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > 
> > 
> > > Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with
> > the disklavier
> > > feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is
> > now set up in the
> > > showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano
> > closely I noticed
> > > that the light colored horizontal wood panelling
> > below the strings is
> > > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> > wood strips have
> > > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> > that occurs when
> > > hardwood floor strips become damaged from water.  Its
> > as though the
> > > strips are too compressed against one another
> > resulting in raised
> > > edges.  Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
> > that I looked at in
> > > the showroom did not have this problem.  The boards
> > are flat and
> > > smooth.  The salesperson could not explain but agreed
> > to look into it.
> > > Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the
> > piano? Could this
> > > be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be
> > concerned? Thanks!!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups
> > >
> > > To 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
> > >
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> To reach our group's web site go to:
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> 
> 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 
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Re: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands

2006-05-22 by Carol Beigel

In pianos, bigger is usually better.  The C2 is a well-built piano.  The GC1
is a cheaper version of the C1.  Different materials in the case, piano
hammers and the amount of work put into it at the factory.  That is why it
is so much cheaper.  Try to get a good deal on the C2.  Ultimately though,
you should listen to each of these pianos and decide for yourself!

Carol

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@...>
To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:55 PM
Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha
Grands


> Thanks. Carol do you have any strong views GC1 (5'3") v. C2 (5'8").
> Same Mark IV disklavier system. Thanks.
> Ron
>
>
> -- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Arthur O'Leary" <ajoleary@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Go for the C2 - it's worth the difference.
> >
> >
> >
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> > Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:42 PM
> > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect
> in Yamaha
> > Grands
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more thing,
> I
> > am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") models -
> > both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv
> > disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not being
> a
> > player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? Thanks!!
> >
> >
> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> > > Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> > > piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> > > humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> > > and you see these compression ridges.  Eventually they
> > > dry out and go away.  However, if the humidity was
> > > severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks.  It
> > > is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> > > but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> > > tone.  Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> > > pianos.
> > >
> > > If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> > > another piano.
> > >
> > > Carol Beigel
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@>
> > > To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> > > Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> > > Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with
> > > the disklavier
> > > > feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is
> > > now set up in the
> > > > showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano
> > > closely I noticed
> > > > that the light colored horizontal wood panelling
> > > below the strings is
> > > > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> > > wood strips have
> > > > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> > > that occurs when
> > > > hardwood floor strips become damaged from water.  Its
> > > as though the
> > > > strips are too compressed against one another
> > > resulting in raised
> > > > edges.  Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
> > > that I looked at in
> > > > the showroom did not have this problem.  The boards
> > > are flat and
> > > > smooth.  The salesperson could not explain but agreed
> > > to look into it.
> > > > Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the
> > > piano? Could this
> > > > be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be
> > > concerned? Thanks!!
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RE: [disklavier]

2006-05-22 by John Hancock

This is for DK technicians such as Carol or others.

 

I have been told that the pedal sensor on my "vintage" G1 wagon grand only
records full or half pedal.  

 

I have tested this and it appears that the pedal is grey scale and records
minute movements.  If I slowly depress the pedal and slowly release it, the
playback is smooth and continuous right from off to full and back again.  

 

So.  Is the pedal on my Mk1 grand grey scale or not?

 

John Hancock

 

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of manhattanboy100
Sent: 22 May 2006 00:55
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha
Grands

 

Thanks. Carol do you have any strong views GC1 (5'3") v. C2 (5'8"). 
Same Mark IV disklavier system. Thanks.
Ron


-- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Arthur O'Leary" <ajoleary@...> 
wrote:
>
> Go for the C2 - it's worth the difference.
> 
>  
> 
> AJ O'Leary
> 
>  
> 
>   _____  
> 
> From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of manhattanboy100
> Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:42 PM
> To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect 
in Yamaha
> Grands
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more thing, 
I 
> am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") models - 
> both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv 
> disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not being 
a 
> player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? Thanks!! 
> 
> 
> --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@> 
> wrote:
> >
> > What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> > Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> > piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> > humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> > and you see these compression ridges.  Eventually they
> > dry out and go away.  However, if the humidity was
> > severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks.  It
> > is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> > but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> > tone.  Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> > pianos.
> > 
> > If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> > another piano.
> > 
> > Carol Beigel
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@>
> > To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> > Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> > Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > 
> > 
> > > Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with
> > the disklavier
> > > feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is
> > now set up in the
> > > showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano
> > closely I noticed
> > > that the light colored horizontal wood panelling
> > below the strings is
> > > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> > wood strips have
> > > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> > that occurs when
> > > hardwood floor strips become damaged from water.  Its
> > as though the
> > > strips are too compressed against one another
> > resulting in raised
> > > edges.  Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
> > that I looked at in
> > > the showroom did not have this problem.  The boards
> > are flat and
> > > smooth.  The salesperson could not explain but agreed
> > to look into it.
> > > Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the
> > piano? Could this
> > > be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be
> > concerned? Thanks!!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Re: [disklavier] G or C?

2006-05-22 by Buddhika Wije

Hi,

Whats the equal version to the G3�now and whats�the value of a good second hand one?

�I guess the C series is better than the G series?

Thanks

BUDD

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From: "Carol Beigel"
Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
To:
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 23:23:37 -0400

In pianos, bigger is usually better.� The C2 is a well-built piano.� The GC1
is a cheaper version of the C1.� Different materials in the case, piano
hammers and the amount of work put into it at the factory.� That is why it
is so much cheaper.� Try to get a good deal on the C2.� Ultimately though,
you should listen to each of these pianos and decide for yourself!

Carol

----- Original Message -----
From: "manhattanboy100"
To:
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:55 PM
Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha
Grands


> Thanks. Carol do you have any strong views GC1 (5'3") v. C2 (5'8").
> Same Mark IV disklavier system. Thanks.
> Ron
>
>
> -- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Arthur O'Leary"
> wrote:
> >
> > Go for the C2 - it's worth the difference.
> >
> >
> >
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> > Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect
> in Yamaha
> > Grands
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more thing,
> I
> > am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") models -
> > both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv
> > disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not being
> a
> > player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? Thanks!!
> >
> >
> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> > > Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> > > piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> > > humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> > > and you see these compression ridges.� Eventually they
> > > dry out and go away.� However, if the humidity was
> > > severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks.� It
> > > is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> > > but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> > > tone.� Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> > > pianos.
> > >
> > > If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> > > another piano.
> > >
> > > Carol Beigel
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "manhattanboy100"
> > > To:
> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> > > Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> > > Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > >
> > >
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> > > closely I noticed
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> > > below the strings is
> > > > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> > > wood strips have
> > > > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> > > that occurs when
> > > > hardwood floor strips become damaged from water.� Its
> > > as though the
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Re: [disklavier] G or C?

2006-05-22 by Carol Beigel

This is hard to explain; especially since different models are distributed all over the world, and often "newer" versions still have the same model number! The U1 upright is a good example of a piano that has changed many times in different markets over the years, but still carries the model number of U1.
I can only speak for the G, C, and S models I have seen in the United States. Years ago, Yamaha made a G series of grand pianos that were marketed for home use. That means they were engineered and manufactured to a price point not necessarily the best quality. The C series are better pianos and higher priced; called Conservatory models. Then, there is the best they can do, and those are the S series for those who are willing to pay for a fabulous piano. I once saw an A series baby grand that was wonderful, but it was not marketed in the U.S. It's all about price point and what the customer will pay for.
As everything else in the world, piano manufacturers had to compete in a market where people wanted to buy goods for cheap, so they had to come up with pianos that people could buy for cheaper. The only way to do that is to cut corners somewhere. You get what you pay for, but that is hard to explain that to someone on a showroom floor looking at virtually identical grand pianos the same size but the price points are thousands of dollars apart.
I believe the C3 today is similar to the G3 of yesteryear, but there is no cheaper version of that size piano today. The cheaper models are the smaller grands.
The older G series have the same stringing scales in some instances that the C series now uses but other differences in the piano actions. You really cannot generalize and say the old G series are as good as today's C series.
Today's G series make a lot of compromises in the materials used in the case, how long the factory takes to produce them, how nice the piano hammers sound (usually brighter), how well the piano can be tuned and how long a tuning will last, how fast the materials in the piano action will wear out, and how long the regulation of the piano action will last.
Carol Beigel
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 5:21 AM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

Hi,

Whats the equal version to the G3 now and whats the value of a good second hand one?

I guess the C series is better than the G series?

Thanks

BUDD

From: "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@...>
Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 23:23:37 -0400

In pianos, bigger is usually better. The C2 is a well-built piano. The GC1
is a cheaper version of the C1. Different materials in the case, piano
hammers and the amount of work put into it at the factory. That is why it
is so much cheaper. Try to get a good deal on the C2. Ultimately though,
you should listen to each of these pianos and decide for yourself!

Carol

----- Original Message -----
From: "manhattanboy100" To:
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:55 PM
Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha
Grands


> Thanks. Carol do you have any strong views GC1 (5'3") v. C2 (5'8").
> Same Mark IV disklavier system. Thanks.
> Ron
>
>
> -- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Arthur O'Leary"
>; wrote:
> >
> > Go for the C2 - it's worth the difference.
> >
> >
> >
> > AJ O'Leary
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On
> > Behalf Of manhattanboy100
> > Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:42 PM
> > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect
> in Yamaha
> > Grands
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more thing,
> I
> > am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") models -
> > both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv
> > disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not being
> a
> > player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? Thanks!!
> >
> >
> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> > > Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> > > piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> > > humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> > > and you see these compression ridges. Eventually they
> >; > dry out and go away. However, if the humidity was
> > > severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks. It
> > > is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> > > but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> > > tone. Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> > > pianos.
> > >
> > > If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> > > another piano.
> > >
> > > Carol Beigel
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "manhattanboy100"
> > > To:
> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> > > Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> > > Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with
> > > the disklavier
> > > > feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is
> > > now set up in the
> > > > showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano
> > > closely I noticed
> > > > that the light colored horizontal wood panelling
> > > below the strings is
> > > > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> > > wood strips have
> > > > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> > > that occurs when
> > > > hardwood floor strips become damaged from water. Its
> > > as though the
> > > > strips are too compressed against one another
> > > resulting in raised
> > > > edges. Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
> > > that I looked at in
> > > > the showroom did not have this problem. The boards
> > > are flat and
> > > > smooth. The salesperson could not explain but agreed
> > > to look into it.
> > > > Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the
> > > piano? Could this
> > > > be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be
> > > concerned? Thanks!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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Re: [disklavier] G or C?

2006-05-22 by Morris Smith

Carol, you really need to do more research on these products. You are so far out in left field trying to advise someone that Gs and Cs are similar. They are completely different instruments. I have seen these instruments grow and improve since the 60s, probably before you were born. Do some more research and then advice and consul people, who know absoutely nothing about instruments, in a more educated manner.

Carol Beigel wrote:
This is hard to explain; especially since different models are distributed all over the world, and often "newer" versions still have the same model number! The U1 upright is a good example of a piano that has changed many times in different markets over the years, but still carries the model number of U1.
I can only speak for the G, C, and S models I have seen in the United States. Years ago, Yamaha made a G series of grand pianos that were marketed for home use. That means they were engineered and manufactured to a price point not necessarily the best quality. The C series are better pianos and higher priced; called Conservatory models. Then, there is the best they can do, and those are the S series for those who are willing to pay for a fabulous piano. I once saw an A series baby grand that was wonderful, but it was not marketed in the U.S. It's all about price point and what the customer will pay for.
As everything else in the world, piano manufacturers had to compete in a market where people wanted to buy goods for cheap, so they had to come up with pianos that people could buy for cheaper. The only way to do that is to cut corners somewhere. You get what you pay for, but that is hard to explain that to someone on a showroom floor looking at virtually identical grand pianos the same size but the price points are thousands of dollars apart.
I believe the C3 today is similar to the G3 of yesteryear, but there is no cheaper version of that size piano today. The cheaper models are the smaller grands.
The older G series have the same stringing scales in some instances that the C series now uses but other differences in the piano actions. You really cannot generalize and say the old G series are as good as today's C series.
Today's G series make a lot of compromises in the materials used in the case, how long the factory takes to produce them, how nice the piano hammers sound (usually brighter), how well the piano can be tuned and how long a tuning will last, how fast the materials in the piano action will wear out, and how long the regulation of the piano action will last.
Carol Beigel
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Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

Hi,
Whats the equal version to the G3 now and whats the value of a good second hand one?
I guess the C series is better than the G series?
Thanks
BUDD

From: "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@...>
Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 23:23:37 -0400

In pianos, bigger is usually better. The C2 is a well-built piano. The GC1
is a cheaper version of the C1. Different materials in the case, piano
hammers and the amount of work put into it at the factory. That is why it
is so much cheaper. Try to get a good deal on the C2. Ultimately though,
you should listen to each of these pianos and decide for yourself!

Carol

----- Original Message -----
From: "manhattanboy100"
To:
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:55 PM
Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha
Grands


> Thanks. Carol do you have any strong views GC1 (5'3") v. C2 (5'8").
> Same Mark IV disklavier system. Thanks.
> Ron
>
>
> -- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Arthur O'Leary"
> wrote:
> >
> > Go for the C2 - it's worth the difference.
> >
> >
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> > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect
> in Yamaha
> > Grands
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more thing,
> I
> > am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") models -
> > both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv
> > disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not being
> a
> > player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? Thanks!!
> >
> >
> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> > > Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> > > piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> > > humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> > > and you see these compression ridges. Eventually they
> > > dry out and go away. However, if the humidity was
> > > severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks. It
> > > is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> > > but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> > > tone. Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> > > pianos.
> > >
> > > If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> > > another piano.
> > >
> > > Carol Beigel
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "manhattanboy100"
> > > To:
> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> > > Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> > > Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > >
> > >
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> > > > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
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> > > > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
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Re: G or C?

2006-05-22 by Jorge Fernandez

There were any DKVs in the 60s?

Wow!
--- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Morris Smith <mdsatlanta@...> 
wrote:
>
> Carol, you really need to do more research on these products.  You 
are so far out in left field  trying to advise someone that Gs and 
Cs are similar.  They are completely different instruments.  I have 
seen these instruments grow and improve since the 60s, probably 
before you were born.  Do some more research and then advice and 
consul people, who know absoutely nothing about instruments,  in a 
more educated manner.
> 
> Carol Beigel <thecarolb@...> wrote:          This is hard to 
explain; especially since different models are distributed all over 
the world, and often "newer" versions still have the same model 
number!  The U1 upright is a good example of a piano that has 
changed many times in different markets over the years, but still 
carries the model number of U1.
>    
>   I can only speak for the G, C, and S models I have seen in the 
United States.  Years ago, Yamaha made a G series of grand pianos 
that were marketed for home use.  That means they were engineered 
and manufactured to a price point not necessarily the best quality.  
The C series are better pianos and higher priced; called 
Conservatory models.  Then, there is the best they can do, and those 
are the S series for those who are willing to pay for a fabulous 
piano. I once saw an A series baby grand that was wonderful, but it 
was not marketed in the U.S.   It's all about price point and what 
the customer will pay for.
>    
>   As everything else in the world, piano manufacturers had to 
compete in a market where people wanted to buy goods for cheap, so 
they had to come up with pianos that people could buy for cheaper.  
The only way to do that is to cut corners somewhere.  You get what 
you pay for, but that is hard to explain that to someone on a 
showroom floor looking at virtually identical grand pianos the same 
size but the price points are thousands of dollars apart.
>    
>   I believe the C3 today is similar to the G3 of yesteryear, but 
there is no cheaper version of that size piano today.  The cheaper 
models are the smaller grands.
>    
>   The older G series have the same stringing scales in some 
instances that the C series now uses but other differences in the 
piano actions.  You really cannot generalize and say the old G 
series are as good as today's C series.
>    
>   Today's G series make a lot of compromises in the materials used 
in the case, how long the factory takes to produce them, how nice 
the piano hammers sound (usually brighter), how well the piano can 
be tuned and how long a tuning will last, how fast the materials in 
the piano action will wear out, and how long the regulation of the 
piano action will last.
>    
>   Carol Beigel
>    
>    
>     ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Buddhika Wije 
>   To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 5:21 AM
>   Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?
>   
> 
>     Hi,
>   Whats the equal version to the G3 now and whats the value of a 
good second hand one? 
>    I guess the C series is better than the G series?
>   Thanks
>   BUDD
> 
> 
>     
> ---------------------------------
>   From: "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@...>
> Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible 
Defect in Yamaha Grands
> Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 23:23:37 -0400
> 
> In pianos, bigger is usually better.  The C2 is a well-built 
piano.  The GC1
> is a cheaper version of the C1.  Different materials in the case, 
piano
> hammers and the amount of work put into it at the factory.  That 
is why it
> is so much cheaper.  Try to get a good deal on the C2.  Ultimately 
though,
> you should listen to each of these pianos and decide for yourself!
> 
> Carol
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@...>
> To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:55 PM
> Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect 
in Yamaha
> Grands
> 
> 
> > Thanks. Carol do you have any strong views GC1 (5'3") v. C2 
(5'8").
> > Same Mark IV disklavier system. Thanks.
> > Ron
> >
> >
> > -- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Arthur O'Leary" <ajoleary@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Go for the C2 - it's worth the difference.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > AJ O'Leary
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >   _____
> > >
> > > From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On
> > > Behalf Of manhattanboy100
> > > Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:42 PM
> > > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible 
Defect
> > in Yamaha
> > > Grands
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more 
thing,
> > I
> > > am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") 
models -
> > > both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv
> > > disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not 
being
> > a
> > > player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? 
Thanks!!
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> > > > Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> > > > piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> > > > humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> > > > and you see these compression ridges.  Eventually they
> > > > dry out and go away.  However, if the humidity was
> > > > severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks.  It
> > > > is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> > > > but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> > > > tone.  Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> > > > pianos.
> > > >
> > > > If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> > > > another piano.
> > > >
> > > > Carol Beigel
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@>
> > > > To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> > > > Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> > > > Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with
> > > > the disklavier
> > > > > feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is
> > > > now set up in the
> > > > > showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano
> > > > closely I noticed
> > > > > that the light colored horizontal wood panelling
> > > > below the strings is
> > > > > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> > > > wood strips have
> > > > > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> > > > that occurs when
> > > > > hardwood floor strips become damaged from water.  Its
> > > > as though the
> > > > > strips are too compressed against one another
> > > > resulting in raised
> > > > > edges.  Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
> > > > that I looked at in
> > > > > the showroom did not have this problem.  The boards
> > > > are flat and
> > > > > smooth.  The salesperson could not explain but agreed
> > > > to look into it.
> > > > > Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the
> > > > piano? Could this
> > > > > be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be
> > > > concerned? Thanks!!
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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Re: [disklavier] Re: G or C?

2006-05-22 by Mark

Hmm... They must have had a separate room for the mainframe and boxes of 
punch cards.

Jorge Fernandez wrote:
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> There were any DKVs in the 60s?
>
> Wow!
> --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Morris Smith <mdsatlanta@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Carol, you really need to do more research on these products.  You
> are so far out in left field  trying to advise someone that Gs and
> Cs are similar.  They are completely different instruments.  I have
> seen these instruments grow and improve since the 60s, probably
> before you were born.  Do some more research and then advice and
> consul people, who know absoutely nothing about instruments,  in a
> more educated manner.
> >
> > Carol Beigel <thecarolb@...> wrote:          This is hard to
> explain; especially since different models are distributed all over
> the world, and often "newer" versions still have the same model
> number!  The U1 upright is a good example of a piano that has
> changed many times in different markets over the years, but still
> carries the model number of U1.
> >   
> >   I can only speak for the G, C, and S models I have seen in the
> United States.  Years ago, Yamaha made a G series of grand pianos
> that were marketed for home use.  That means they were engineered
> and manufactured to a price point not necessarily the best quality. 
> The C series are better pianos and higher priced; called
> Conservatory models.  Then, there is the best they can do, and those
> are the S series for those who are willing to pay for a fabulous
> piano. I once saw an A series baby grand that was wonderful, but it
> was not marketed in the U.S.   It's all about price point and what
> the customer will pay for.
> >   
> >   As everything else in the world, piano manufacturers had to
> compete in a market where people wanted to buy goods for cheap, so
> they had to come up with pianos that people could buy for cheaper. 
> The only way to do that is to cut corners somewhere.  You get what
> you pay for, but that is hard to explain that to someone on a
> showroom floor looking at virtually identical grand pianos the same
> size but the price points are thousands of dollars apart.
> >   
> >   I believe the C3 today is similar to the G3 of yesteryear, but
> there is no cheaper version of that size piano today.  The cheaper
> models are the smaller grands.
> >   
> >   The older G series have the same stringing scales in some
> instances that the C series now uses but other differences in the
> piano actions.  You really cannot generalize and say the old G
> series are as good as today's C series.
> >   
> >   Today's G series make a lot of compromises in the materials used
> in the case, how long the factory takes to produce them, how nice
> the piano hammers sound (usually brighter), how well the piano can
> be tuned and how long a tuning will last, how fast the materials in
> the piano action will wear out, and how long the regulation of the
> piano action will last.
> >   
> >   Carol Beigel
> >   
> >   
> >     ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: Buddhika Wije
> >   To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> >   Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 5:21 AM
> >   Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?
> >  
> >
> >     Hi,
> >   Whats the equal version to the G3 now and whats the value of a
> good second hand one?
> >    I guess the C series is better than the G series?
> >   Thanks
> >   BUDD
> >
> >
> >    
> > ---------------------------------
> >   From: "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@...>
> > Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: Re: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 23:23:37 -0400
> >
> > In pianos, bigger is usually better.  The C2 is a well-built
> piano.  The GC1
> > is a cheaper version of the C1.  Different materials in the case,
> piano
> > hammers and the amount of work put into it at the factory.  That
> is why it
> > is so much cheaper.  Try to get a good deal on the C2.  Ultimately
> though,
> > you should listen to each of these pianos and decide for yourself!
> >
> > Carol
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@...>
> > To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:55 PM
> > Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect
> in Yamaha
> > Grands
> >
> >
> > > Thanks. Carol do you have any strong views GC1 (5'3") v. C2
> (5'8").
> > > Same Mark IV disklavier system. Thanks.
> > > Ron
> > >
> > >
> > > -- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Arthur O'Leary" <ajoleary@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Go for the C2 - it's worth the difference.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > AJ O'Leary
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> > > >
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> > > >
> > > > From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > > [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On
> > > > Behalf Of manhattanboy100
> > > > Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:42 PM
> > > > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> Defect
> > > in Yamaha
> > > > Grands
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more
> thing,
> > > I
> > > > am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8")
> models -
> > > > both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv
> > > > disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not
> being
> > > a
> > > > player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice?
> Thanks!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> > > > > Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> > > > > piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> > > > > humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> > > > > and you see these compression ridges.  Eventually they
> > > > > dry out and go away.  However, if the humidity was
> > > > > severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks.  It
> > > > > is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> > > > > but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> > > > > tone.  Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> > > > > pianos.
> > > > >
> > > > > If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> > > > > another piano.
> > > > >
> > > > > Carol Beigel
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@>
> > > > > To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> > > > > Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> > > > > Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with
> > > > > the disklavier
> > > > > > feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is
> > > > > now set up in the
> > > > > > showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano
> > > > > closely I noticed
> > > > > > that the light colored horizontal wood panelling
> > > > > below the strings is
> > > > > > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> > > > > wood strips have
> > > > > > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> > > > > that occurs when
> > > > > > hardwood floor strips become damaged from water.  Its
> > > > > as though the
> > > > > > strips are too compressed against one another
> > > > > resulting in raised
> > > > > > edges.  Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
> > > > > that I looked at in
> > > > > > the showroom did not have this problem.  The boards
> > > > > are flat and
> > > > > > smooth.  The salesperson could not explain but agreed
> > > > > to look into it.
> > > > > > Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the
> > > > > piano? Could this
> > > > > > be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be
> > > > > concerned? Thanks!!
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Re: [disklavier] Re: G or C?

2006-05-22 by Ron Natalie

Mark wrote:
> Hmm... They must have had a separate room for the mainframe and boxes of 
> punch cards.
> 
> Jorge Fernandez wrote:
>> There were any DKVs in the 60s?
>>
Chortle.  Just for those who were curious the disklavier debuted in 
1982, just ahead of the DX-7 synth.   I was an early DX-7 adopter,
it sat for years on top of my Rhodes (until the Rhodes died) and then
of late it was an auxilliary midi controller until the DC5A arrived.

Re: [disklavier] G or C?

2006-05-22 by Jerry Dutcher

Morris,
We all know Carol from her frequent contributions to this forum to be very knowledgeable about a wide variety of subjects relating to the Disklavier product line and technology. She spends a significant amount of time answering questions and basically being very helpul to less knowledgeable people who really need and appreciate her help and support. Through all these contributions she's established a lot of credibility with this group.
So who are you and what makes you think you're an expert on this subject? Your note really had no substance or information relating to the subject at hand -- it was just a personal attack on Carol which was totally uncalled for. If you really have a broader knowledge of this subject, share it! That's what this forum is for: exchange of information. Facts and data please - leave the personal insults out.
Jerry Dutcher
-----Original Message-----
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From: Morris Smith
Sent: May 22, 2006 2:21 PM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

Carol, you really need to do more research on these products. You are so far out in left field trying to advise someone that Gs and Cs are similar. They are completely different instruments. I have seen these instruments grow and improve since the 60s, probably before you were born. Do some more research and then advice and consul people, who know absoutely nothing about instruments, in a more educated manner.

Carol Beigel wrote:
This is hard to explain; especially since different models are distributed all over the world, and often "newer" versions still have the same model number! The U1 upright is a good example of a piano that has changed many times in different markets over the years, but still carries the model number of U1.
I can only speak for the G, C, and S models I have seen in the United States. Years ago, Yamaha made a G series of grand pianos that were marketed for home use. That means they were engineered and manufactured to a price point not necessarily the best quality. The C series are better pianos and higher priced; called Conservatory models. Then, there is the best they can do, and those are the S series for those who are willing to pay for a fabulous piano. I once saw an A series baby grand that was wonderful, but it was not marketed in the U.S. It's all about price point and what the customer will pay for.
As everything else in the world, piano manufacturers had to compete in a market where people wanted to buy goods for cheap, so they had to come up with pianos that people could buy for cheaper. The only way to do that is to cut corners somewhere. You get what you pay for, but that is hard to explain that to someone on a showroom floor looking at virtually identical grand pianos the same size but the price points are thousands of dollars apart.
I believe the C3 today is similar to the G3 of yesteryear, but there is no cheaper version of that size piano today. The cheaper models are the smaller grands.
The older G series have the same stringing scales in some instances that the C series now uses but other differences in the piano actions. You really cannot generalize and say the old G series are as good as today's C series.
Today's G series make a lot of compromises in the materials used in the case, how long the factory takes to produce them, how nice the piano hammers sound (usually brighter), how well the piano can be tuned and how long a tuning will last, how fast the materials in the piano action will wear out, and how long the regulation of the piano action will last.
Carol Beigel
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 5:21 AM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

Hi,
Whats the equal version to the G3 now and whats the value of a good second hand one?
I guess the C series is better than the G series?
Thanks
BUDD

From: "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@...>
Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 23:23:37 -0400

In pianos, bigger is usually better. The C2 is a well-built piano. The GC1
is a cheaper version of the C1. Different materials in the case, piano
hammers and the amount of work put into it at the factory. That is why it
is so much cheaper. ; Try to get a good deal on the C2. Ultimately though,
you should listen to each of these pianos and decide for yourself!

Carol

----- Original Message -----
From: "manhattanboy100"
To:
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:55 PM
Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha
Grands


> Thanks. Carol do you have any strong views GC1 (5'3") v. C2 (5'8").
> Same Mark IV disklavier system. Thanks.
> Ron
>
>
> -- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Arthur O'Leary"
> wrote:
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> >
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> > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect
> in Yamaha
> > Grands
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more thing,
> I
> > am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") models -
> > both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv
> > disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not being
> a
> > player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? Thanks!!
> >
> >
> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> > > Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> > > piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> > > humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> > > and you see these compression ridges. Eventually they
> > > dry out and go away. However, if the humidity was
> > > severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks. It
> > > is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> > > but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> > > tone. Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> > > pianos.
> > >
> > > If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> > > another piano.
> > >
> > > Carol Beigel
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "manhattanboy100"
> > > To:
> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> > > Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
>; > > Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > >
> > >
> > > > Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with
> > > the disklavier
> > > > feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is
> > > now set up in the
> > > > showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano
> > > closely I noticed
> > > > that the light colored horizontal wood panelling
> > > below the strings is
> > > > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> > > wood strips have
> > > > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> > > that occurs when
> > > > hardwood floor strips become damaged from water. Its
>; > > as though the
> > > > strips are too compressed against one another
> > > resulting in raised
> > > > edges. Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
> > > that I looked at in
> > > > the showroom did not have this problem. The boards
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> > > > smooth. The salesperson could not explain but agreed
>; > > to look into it.
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Re: [disklavier] G or C?

2006-05-22 by Buddhika Wije

Ho ho Ho... Morris,

Thast a little bit harsh.! Carol is only giving her view, ,, She has helped me and I am sure the rest of the group a lot over the years. Also advised me�over my disklavier problems and sha is very knowlagable.

I just think it is what she sees whats worth in the G or C she is writing about?

Keep the good work going Carol,

BUDD

Melbourne, Australia.

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To:��disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject:��Re: [disklavier] G or C?
Date:��Mon, 22 May 2006 15:20:58 -0700 (GMT-07:00)

Morris,
We all know Carol from her frequent contributions to this forum to be very knowledgeable about a wide variety of subjects relating to the Disklavier product line and technology.� She spends a significant amount of time answering questions and basically being very helpul to less knowledgeable people who really need and appreciate her help and support.� Through all these contributions she's established a lot of credibility with this group.
So who are you and what makes you think you're an expert on this subject?� Your note really had no substance or information relating to the subject at hand -- it was just a personal attack on Carol which was totally uncalled for.� If you really have a broader knowledge of this subject, share it! That's what this forum is for: exchange of information.� Facts and data please - leave the personal insults out.
Jerry Dutcher
-----Original Message-----
From: Morris Smith
Sent: May 22, 2006 2:21 PM
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

Carol, you really need to do more research on these products.� You are so far out in left field� trying to advise someone that Gs and Cs are similar.� They are completely different instruments.� I have seen these instruments grow and improve since the 60s, probably before you were born.� Do some more research and then advice and consul people, who know absoutely nothing about instruments, �in a more educated manner.

Carol Beigel wrote:
This is hard to explain; especially since different models are distributed all over the world, and often "newer" versions still have the same model number!� The U1 upright is a good example of a piano that has changed many times in different markets over the years, but still carries the model number of U1.
I can only speak for the G, C, and S models I have seen in the United States.� Years ago, Yamaha made a G series of grand pianos that were marketed for home use.� That means they were engineered and manufactured to a price point not necessarily the best quality.� The C series are better pianos and higher priced; called Conservatory models.� Then, there is the best they can do, and those are the S series for those who are willing to pay for a fabulous piano.�I once saw an A series baby grand that was wonderful, but it was not marketed in the U.S.� �It's all about price point and what the customer will pay for.
As everything else in the world, piano manufacturers had to compete in a market where people wanted to buy goods for cheap, so they had to come up with pianos that people could buy for cheaper.� The only way to do that is to cut corners somewhere.� You get what you pay for, but that is hard to explain that to someone on a showroom floor looking at virtually identical grand pianos the same size but the price points are thousands of dollars apart.
I believe the C3 today is similar to the G3 of yesteryear, but there is no cheaper version of that size piano today.� The cheaper models are the smaller grands.
The older G series have the same stringing scales in some instances that the C series now uses but other differences in the piano actions.� You really cannot generalize and say the old G series are as good as today's C series.
Today's G series make a lot of compromises in the materials used in the case, how long the factory takes to produce them, how nice the piano hammers sound (usually brighter), how well the piano can be tuned and how long a tuning will last, how fast the materials in the piano action will wear out, and how long�the regulation of the piano action will last.
Carol Beigel
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 5:21 AM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

Hi,
Whats the equal version to the G3�now and whats�the value of a good second hand one?
�I guess the C series is better than the G series?
Thanks
BUDD

From: "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@...>
Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha Grands
Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 23:23:37 -0400

In pianos, bigger is usually better.� The C2 is a well-built piano.� The GC1
is a cheaper version of the C1.� Different materials in the case, piano
hammers and the amount of work put into it at the factory.� That is why it
is so much cheaper.� Try to get a good deal on the C2.� Ultimately though,
you should listen to each of these pianos and decide for yourself!

Carol

----- Original Message -----
From: "manhattanboy100"
To:
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:55 PM
Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect in Yamaha
Grands


> Thanks. Carol do you have any strong views GC1 (5'3") v. C2 (5'8").
> Same Mark IV disklavier system. Thanks.
> Ron
>
>
> -- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Arthur O'Leary"
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> > Go for the C2 - it's worth the difference.
> >
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> > Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect
> in Yamaha
> > Grands
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more thing,
> I
> > am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") models -
> > both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv
> > disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not being
> a
> > player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? Thanks!!
> >
> >
> > --- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Carol Beigel"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> > > Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> > > piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> > > humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> > > and you see these compression ridges.� Eventually they
> > > dry out and go away.� However, if the humidity was
> > > severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks.� It
> > > is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> > > but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> > > tone.� Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> > > pianos.
> > >
> > > If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> > > another piano.
> > >
> > > Carol Beigel
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "manhattanboy100"
> > > To:
> > > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> > > Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> > > Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > >
> > >
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> > > > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> > > wood strips have
> > > > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> > > that occurs when
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> > > > edges.� Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
> > > that I looked at in
> > > > the showroom did not have this problem.� The boards
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> > > to look into it.
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Re: G or C?

2006-05-22 by Jorge Fernandez

I agree!

Carol, in the fist place is a lady, and has been very generous sharing 
her knowledge with us.

Since English is no my tongue, I can't explain in fluid words why I 
was angry after reading Morris, but I can expect more on this from 
others.

Re: [disklavier] G or C?

2006-05-22 by Mysore

I am one, one of many I am sure,  who would like to THANK CAROL for the 
great help she is and the great effort and work she has done.

Suresh

Re: [disklavier] G or C?

2006-05-22 by Carol Beigel

My thinking that the old G3 is similiar to today's C3 is based on tuning graphs of the stringing scale. The harmonic structure is interchangeable when tuning the piano. Although I probably did not make myself clear, when I compare the oder G series of pianos to today's C series, I am envisioning myself actually tuning them. Both of these stringing scales tune nicely and have no glaring errors.
However, today's G series have some tuning bugs. The GH1B, no longer made, has been corrected by the GC1 in that the octave C4 to C3, B3 to B2 can now be tuned almost beatless and still sound good with the double octaves C4 to C2, and B3 to B1. These tuning compromises also come into play when tuning a GA1 and GP1.
Anyway, when Yamaha started coming out with these newer G series of pianos, The GH1B, GP1, GA1, GC1 I was told that the older G2 and G3 were now the C2 and C3 stringing scales. That is my thinking why older G series are similiar to today's C series; certainly not the newer G series. I thought I made that clear in my previous post.
Carol Beigel
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Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

Carol, you really need to do more research on these products. You are so far out in left field trying to advise someone that Gs and Cs are similar. They are completely different instruments. I have seen these instruments grow and improve since the 60s, probably before you were born. Do some more research and then advice and consul people, who know absoutely nothing about instruments, in a more educated manner.

Re: [disklavier] G or C?

2006-05-23 by FRASER RUBENS

this group has generally been quite positive and pleasant. i was quite surprised by the outburst, particularly directed at someone who's gone out of her way to help virtually every person without question. emails have a tendancy to be misinterpreted, but perhaps an apology is in order after throwing forth such statements in a public domain.
fraser
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From: Mysore
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

I am one, one of many I am sure, who would like to THANK CAROL for the
great help she is and the great effort and work she has done.

Suresh

Re: [disklavier] G or C?

2006-05-23 by Buddhika Wije

Hi to all,

I am the one who asked the question G or C? and should be the one who should be affected, if at all, �by Carols comments. G,�I did not realise that such a simple question�would turn up t be this....!

I have no�problems with her comments and do not see why anyone else should.

I have been a� member of this group for about three years and enjoyed it. She and others like her has provided me with wealth of information over the years. I do go by�Carols comments even more than , say a sales person at Yamaha.

So I think I agree with Mr Fraser and an "Apology" is in order to this wonderful person who has spent a lot of her time answering all our "good, bad, important, or not so important " qiestions.

Thanks again and best wishes to Carol and keep up the good work, we are behind you.

Budd

Melbourne, Australia

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To:
Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 20:24:59 -0400

this group has generally been quite positive and pleasant. i was quite surprised by the outburst, particularly directed at someone who's gone out of her way to help virtually every person without question. emails have a tendancy to be misinterpreted, but perhaps an apology is in order after throwing forth such statements in a public domain.
fraser
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From: Mysore
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

I am one, one of many I am sure,� who would like to THANK CAROL for the
great help she is and the great effort and work she has done.

Suresh



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RE: [disklavier]

2006-05-23 by John Hancock

Does anyone know where I can get information on the Mk1 dk grand?  I'd just
like to find info on the sensors key hammer and pedal.  General stuff that
the manual doesn't talk about.  It's a 1992 vintage.

 

I'm in the  UK and don't know if there was any difference or if I'll be able
to find any info.

 

John Hancock

 

 

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From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Buddhika Wije
Sent: 23 May 2006 09:37
To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

 

Hi to all,

I am the one who asked the question G or C? and should be the one who should
be affected, if at all,  by Carols comments. G, I did not realise that such
a simple question would turn up t be this....! 

I have no problems with her comments and do not see why anyone else should. 

I have been a  member of this group for about three years and enjoyed it.
She and others like her has provided me with wealth of information over the
years. I do go by Carols comments even more than , say a sales person at
Yamaha.

So I think I agree with Mr Fraser and an "Apology" is in order to this
wonderful person who has spent a lot of her time answering all our "good,
bad, important, or not so important " qiestions.

Thanks again and best wishes to Carol and keep up the good work, we are
behind you.

Budd

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To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 20:24:59 -0400

this group has generally been quite positive and pleasant. i was quite
surprised by the outburst, particularly directed at someone who's gone out
of her way to help virtually every person without question. emails have a
tendancy to be misinterpreted, but perhaps an apology is in order after
throwing forth such statements in a public domain.

 

fraser

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Mysore <mailto:suresh@...>  

To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com 

Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 6:57 PM

Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

 

I am one, one of many I am sure,  who would like to THANK CAROL for the 
great help she is and the great effort and work she has done.

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Re: [disklavier] G or C?

2006-05-23 by Buddhika Wije

Thanks for your advice�Carol,

�I am looking at buying the old G3 and getting my old disklavier parts from the�GH1�fitted by the same people who fix Qrs systems here in Melbourne.

Thanks again

BUDD

From: "Carol Beigel"
Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
To:
Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?
Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 19:21:19 -0400

My thinking that the old G3 is similiar to today's C3 is based on tuning graphs of the stringing scale.� The harmonic structure is interchangeable when tuning the piano.� Although I probably did not make myself clear, when I compare the oder G series of pianos to today's C series, I am envisioning myself actually tuning them.� Both of these stringing scales tune nicely and have no glaring errors.
However, today's G series have some tuning bugs.� The GH1B, no longer made, has been corrected by the GC1 in that the octave C4 to C3, B3 to B2 can now be tuned almost beatless and still sound good with the double octaves C4 to C2, and B3 to B1.� These tuning compromises also come into play when tuning a GA1 and GP1.
Anyway, when Yamaha started coming out with these newer G series of pianos, The GH1B, GP1, GA1, GC1 I was told that the older G2 and G3 were now the C2 and C3 stringing scales.� That is my thinking why older G series are similiar to today's C series; certainly not the newer G series.� I thought I made that clear in my previous post.
Carol Beigel
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Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?

Carol, you really need to do more research on these products.� You are so far out in left field� trying to advise someone that Gs and Cs are similar.� They are completely different instruments.� I have seen these instruments grow and improve since the 60s, probably before you were born.� Do some more research and then advice and consul people, who know absoutely nothing about instruments, �in a more educated manner.



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Re: G or C?

2006-05-25 by dkvtech1ab

a Late reply!!

 Well carol,  The great thing that came about from that callous email
from Morris is; 1- You are A Consul and 2-How much the group cares
about you. Keep up the great and generous help!!

dkvtech1ab
- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, Morris Smith <mdsatlanta@...> wrote:
>
> Carol, you really need to do more research on these products.  You
are so far out in left field  trying to advise someone that Gs and Cs
are similar.  They are completely different instruments.  I have seen
these instruments grow and improve since the 60s, probably before you
were born.  Do some more research and then advice and consul people,
who know absoutely nothing about instruments,  in a more educated manner.
> 
> Carol Beigel <thecarolb@...> wrote:          This is hard to
explain; especially since different models are distributed all over
the world, and often "newer" versions still have the same model
number!  The U1 upright is a good example of a piano that has changed
many times in different markets over the years, but still carries the
model number of U1.
>    
>   I can only speak for the G, C, and S models I have seen in the
United States.  Years ago, Yamaha made a G series of grand pianos that
were marketed for home use.  That means they were engineered and
manufactured to a price point not necessarily the best quality.  The C
series are better pianos and higher priced; called Conservatory
models.  Then, there is the best they can do, and those are the S
series for those who are willing to pay for a fabulous piano. I once
saw an A series baby grand that was wonderful, but it was not marketed
in the U.S.   It's all about price point and what the customer will
pay for.
>    
>   As everything else in the world, piano manufacturers had to
compete in a market where people wanted to buy goods for cheap, so
they had to come up with pianos that people could buy for cheaper. 
The only way to do that is to cut corners somewhere.  You get what you
pay for, but that is hard to explain that to someone on a showroom
floor looking at virtually identical grand pianos the same size but
the price points are thousands of dollars apart.
>    
>   I believe the C3 today is similar to the G3 of yesteryear, but
there is no cheaper version of that size piano today.  The cheaper
models are the smaller grands.
>    
>   The older G series have the same stringing scales in some
instances that the C series now uses but other differences in the
piano actions.  You really cannot generalize and say the old G series
are as good as today's C series.
>    
>   Today's G series make a lot of compromises in the materials used
in the case, how long the factory takes to produce them, how nice the
piano hammers sound (usually brighter), how well the piano can be
tuned and how long a tuning will last, how fast the materials in the
piano action will wear out, and how long the regulation of the piano
action will last.
>    
>   Carol Beigel
>    
>    
>     ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Buddhika Wije 
>   To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 5:21 AM
>   Subject: Re: [disklavier] G or C?
>   
> 
>     Hi,
>   Whats the equal version to the G3 now and whats the value of a
good second hand one? 
>    I guess the C series is better than the G series?
>   Thanks
>   BUDD
> 
> 
>     
> ---------------------------------
>   From: "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@...>
> Reply-To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible
Defect in Yamaha Grands
> Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 23:23:37 -0400
> 
> In pianos, bigger is usually better.  The C2 is a well-built piano.
 The GC1
> is a cheaper version of the C1.  Different materials in the case, piano
> hammers and the amount of work put into it at the factory.  That is
why it
> is so much cheaper.  Try to get a good deal on the C2.  Ultimately
though,
> you should listen to each of these pianos and decide for yourself!
> 
> Carol
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@...>
> To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:55 PM
> Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect
in Yamaha
> Grands
> 
> 
> > Thanks. Carol do you have any strong views GC1 (5'3") v. C2 (5'8").
> > Same Mark IV disklavier system. Thanks.
> > Ron
> >
> >
> > -- In disklavier@yahoogroups.com, "Arthur O'Leary" <ajoleary@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Go for the C2 - it's worth the difference.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > AJ O'Leary
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >   _____
> > >
> > > From: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto:disklavier@yahoogroups.com] On
> > > Behalf Of manhattanboy100
> > > Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:42 PM
> > > To: disklavier@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [disklavier] Re: Help! Serious Concern re Possible Defect
> > in Yamaha
> > > Grands
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks, I will pass this info along to the dealer. One more thing,
> > I
> > > am really struggling between the C1 (5'3") and C2 (5'8") models -
> > > both will fit well in my home - both come with the same Mark Iv
> > > disklavier and there is about a $10,000 price difference. Not being
> > a
> > > player I really cannot hear the difference. Any advice? Thanks!!
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In disklavier@...m, "Carol Beigel" <thecarolb@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > What you are noticing are called compression ridges.
> > > > Because the planks that make up the soundboard of the
> > > > piano are glued in on all sides, when they encounter
> > > > humidity and swell slightly, there is no where to go
> > > > and you see these compression ridges.  Eventually they
> > > > dry out and go away.  However, if the humidity was
> > > > severe enough, those ridges can turn into cracks.  It
> > > > is not the end of the world if your soundboard cracks,
> > > > but I personally believe there is an eventual loss of
> > > > tone.  Yamaha does put a 10 year warranty on their
> > > > pianos.
> > > >
> > > > If you think the compression is severe, wait for
> > > > another piano.
> > > >
> > > > Carol Beigel
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "manhattanboy100" <manhattanboy100@>
> > > > To: <disklavier@yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:08 AM
> > > > Subject: [disklavier] Help! Serious Concern re Possible
> > > > Defect in Yamaha Grands
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > Hi, I am about to purchase a brand new Yamaha C2 with
> > > > the disklavier
> > > > > feature. The piano arrived at the dealer and it is
> > > > now set up in the
> > > > > showroom (for tuning etc). When I examined the piano
> > > > closely I noticed
> > > > > that the light colored horizontal wood panelling
> > > > below the strings is
> > > > > not perfectly flat and smooth to the touch, but the
> > > > wood strips have
> > > > > raised ridges between them, almost like the "cupping"
> > > > that occurs when
> > > > > hardwood floor strips become damaged from water.  Its
> > > > as though the
> > > > > strips are too compressed against one another
> > > > resulting in raised
> > > > > edges.  Other pianos (both Yamaha and other brands)
> > > > that I looked at in
> > > > > the showroom did not have this problem.  The boards
> > > > are flat and
> > > > > smooth.  The salesperson could not explain but agreed
> > > > to look into it.
> > > > > Has anyone encountered this? Is this a defect in the
> > > > piano? Could this
> > > > > be a moisture or humidity problem? Should I be
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Re: [disklavier] White DGC1

2006-08-05 by Buddhika Wije

HI,

May be Carol can help me with this question.

I live in Melbourne Australia and hoping to buy Disklavier mark 4 and looking to get t in white. However it is impossible to find one in white and was told by the local agent that Yamaha has to do a special order�for me and I would have to pay an extra $5000 (Australian $'s) on top of the�A$28,000 for the piano which I thought was far over the top. Is it the same in USA? Also if it is more cost effective to order from a�USA dealer, will I have problems in Australia�? I realise that I may need a voltage converter. Would I have problems with the warranty and what sort of warranty does the USA buyers get?

Thanks for your help,.

BUDD


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Re: [disklavier] White DGC1

2006-08-06 by Ron Natalie

Buddhika Wije wrote:
>  I 
> realise that I may need a voltage converter. Would I have problems with the 
> warranty and what sort of warranty does the USA buyers get?
> \
I can't go into the economics of the issue, etc... but I can answer the 
technical question.   A US market
disklavier will work fine in Australia.   The power supply is your 
typical 120/240V 50/60HZ switcher.
All you need to do is swap out the power cord (again your typical 
iec-style computer cord).

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