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piano choice
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:55 pm
by nowmedical
Does anyone know what Burt's preferences are in makes of piano? Does he play one brand exclusively?
I'm buying a new one here in London and the master's choice might just tip the balance for me one way or another!
Re: piano choice
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:18 pm
by steveo_1965
The first 10 years were Steinway and Baldwin....after that, I don't know.
Jimmy Webb preffered Yamaha in the 70's.
Re: piano choice
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 5:48 pm
by Susan Vincent
Well, I noticed he plays a Bosendorfer grand. In most all the youtube, it shows that. He is German-Jewish decent, so I am guessing this would be his choice of pianos.
Re: piano choice
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:40 pm
by steveo_1965
Thanks for the info , Susan...I would say that as long as the piano has a good round tone,
sharp, but full and round....and doesn't sound "brittle"....I don't think Burt likes brittle sounding pianos...
Steveo
Re: piano choice
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:30 pm
by Andrew
Hi Nowmedical
If you're not particularly after a grand, check out Mark Goodwin's website (markgoodwinpianos.co.uk). His company masterfully recondition mainly Yamaha pianos and I can vouch for their beautiful tone and sound. I believe he does also recondition and sell the occasional grand - worth having a look and getting in touch, he's really helpful and will offer free advice.
He has a showroom in London (New Malden) with some finished Yamaha models on display there.
Andrew