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pianowoman

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downsizing my piano

on: October 24, 2006, 02:18:59 AM

I have a Steinway L. We may be downsizing our home and lifestyle in a few years.

(as in - small retirement house/condo.) Is there such thing as a good, satisfying small piano? Acrosonic or spinet? Upright? I'd even be open to a keyboard if it were truly good.

Any experiences?

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gfiore

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Re: downsizing my piano

Reply #1 on: October 24, 2006, 03:48:02 AM

Keep the L. It's not that big. Even a 10 x 12 foot room will work.

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George Fiore aka "Curry"
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quantum

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Re: downsizing my piano

Reply #2 on: October 24, 2006, 09:54:45 AM

Agreed, keep the L. You can always remove a sofa, but a quality piano is just that. You will hate yourself for getting rid of it. You will probably find it hard going from such an instrument to one of lesser quality, and that your music will lack that extra something.

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leucippus

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Re: downsizing my piano

Reply #3 on: October 24, 2006, 08:59:47 PM

Buy one of those cheap plastic 61-key keyboards. They're lightweight, you can store it in a closet, and the springy keys will be a good workout for your finger muscles. You'll get used to the "pingy" digital sound after a while too. You'll adjust.

In the meantime you can ship the Steinway L. to me and I'll take real good care of it for you.

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pianowoman

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Re: downsizing my piano

Reply #4 on: October 29, 2006, 11:55:47 PM

You've all twisted my arm! I'll keep it!!! Now to convince the husband.

hmmmmm!

In fact, I was recently visiting a home with a small living room and I was envisioning how the L would fit. Who needs a sofa, anyway!! yea, I'd hate myself!

thanks, friends!

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