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Offline Bosendorfer_214

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Schimmels
on: September 22, 2003, 04:29:38 AM
What do you think of Schimmels? They are reported to be the german Yamaha, except they are of a little higher quality.

Anybody have any experience with these pianos?  Especially the 7' and 8'4''.
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Offline dinosaurtales

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Re: Schimmels
Reply #1 on: September 22, 2003, 05:07:18 AM
That's actually an interesting comparison - to Yamaha, because that's the way they strike me.  I played several 7' and an 8'4" in my search.  I actually liked the 7' better.  Perhaps I was expecting *more* out of the 8'4 (that's Schimmel's concert grand model - no 9' available).  The 7' is a very nice piano, and I actually liked it better than the Yamaha, myself.  
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Offline Axtremus

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Re: Schimmels
Reply #2 on: September 22, 2003, 11:42:01 AM
Comparing 7' Schimmels to 7' Yamahas, I would have the Yamaha S6 as my first choice, then the Schimmel 7', then the Yamaha C6. (Incidentally, that's also how their price tags compare.)

I have no experience with the 8'4" Schimmel, but would sure like to try one.
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