Dave Ferris Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 If you have 10 minutes, it's worth the watch. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-string-man Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 REALLY interesting video. Thanks Dave. Occasionally, do something nice for a total stranger. They'll wonder what the hell is going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyboard Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thank You Dave - really enjoyed that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 That was so interesting. So much time, effort and precision involved. Thanks for sharing Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Davis Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 That was really enjoyable. Makes me want to buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRollins Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I'm having a devil of a time getting it to load and play, but it looks as though it'll be interesting if I can just get all the way through. Grey I'm not interested in someone's ability to program. I'm interested in their ability to compose and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Well, back in the day, I was in Vienna, and did the Bosendorfer factory tour, prior to them being bought by Yamaha. Over a decade later, I ended up buying one, because, well, it freakin' mattered. Same deal with Porsches. Don't get involved, you'll end up figuring out a way to buy one, because it freakin' matters. Damn. Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyS Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Superb video. Thanks Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 I'm having a devil of a time getting it to load and play, but it looks as though it'll be interesting if I can just get all the way through. Grey It's on You Tube as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAVaaB_3Hmo [video:youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAVaaB_3Hmo Often these type of threads evolve into the whole NY vs Hamburg thing. Suffice to say and stating the obvious, I wouldn't kick either piano out of bed. I pinch myself everyday for the last 11 years when I go out to my studio. Lucky and blessed beyond words. I did come across a well written blog that I agree with regarding the tonal differences between the two. http://pianoperfectllc.com/blog/2016/10/24/steinway-sons-a-tonal-journey https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfort Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 There's also a tour of the American factory: Our local jazz club hosted a screening of "Note By Note - The Making Of The Steinway L1037" when they received a donation of a Steinway Model B. http://notebynotethemovie.com I think you can watch the movie on Netflix or PBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRollins Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I'm having a devil of a time getting it to load and play, but it looks as though it'll be interesting if I can just get all the way through. Grey It's on You Tube as well. Many thanks. I wasted an inordinate amount of time trying to get that going. The YouTube version worked the first time. Question: Where in a Steinway piano do they use bubinga? Grey I'm not interested in someone's ability to program. I'm interested in their ability to compose and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Question: Where in a Steinway piano do they use bubinga? Grey That I wouldn't know for certain but can only guess it might be the custom pianos known as the Crown Jewel collection with the exotic finishes. Just a quick search found this : https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnelson Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 A Steinway-related documentary that is fascinating and fun is Pianomania (2009), which follows the chief Steinway tech in Vienna (Stefan Knupfer) as he selects, preps and tweaks Steinway D's for performing artists in concert halls and other sites. It of course shows how particular some (most?) classical artists are about getting the piano regulated and voiced just right, but it also shows how much fun Stefan has with them...he has a good sense of humor. Not sure where to find Pianomania online....I got it from my library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Very nice video. Thanks for sharing Dave. I have two questions, maybe someone could answer: -Is the action made by Steinway, or are they buying that? As fabrication is not shown in the video. -It's said every Steinway sound different. Are they deliberately making different actions and sounding piano's, or is this just kind of outcome of the process? Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 The NY Steinways have their own action made by them - or made by someone for them. The Hamburg Steinways use the Renner action. They both also use different hammers. Again Hamburg, the Renner hammers and NY, the Steinway hammers. A good history and summation is in that blog I posted. Very generally speaking, NYs can have a more darker, girthier sound. The Hamburgs , being true to their European heritage, are often described as more clear and brighter sounding. Like the blog said though, much can be done in the prep/setup of either piano so that today, often they are indistinguishable upon listening. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Ah Thanks. Missed that blog. Very nice information. Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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