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Comment on In the Shop with Bob Moog: A Personal Account by Chris Holsey

Chris Holsey — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:51:32 +0000

Thanks Larry. Sorry I didn’t see this earlier. Found it through leaving thought Bob Moog Foundation postings on Facebook.

Comment on About the Author by Linda Day

Linda Day — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:42:41 +0000

I just finished reading The Piano Book cover to cover (well, ok, not all the detail on all the pianos!), and as a person who made my living as a freelance writer of technical and marketing materials for 25+ years, I think this is a fabulous book. It is beautifully written, with a warm and engaging style (no passive-voice academise); the explanations are completely clear (oh-so-rare in technical literature); and the drawings are superb. And what a breadth of material covered! This book is an incredible service to people who love pianos…

I only recently started piano lessons, then learned from my piano technician that my 1927 Fischer upright is a jalopy (who knew?), then wondered about a ‘new’ piano on the internet, found pianoworld.com, saw a mention of Knize’s “Grand Obsession”, ordered and read it, and topped that off with the Piano Book. Next, my retirement account gets to take a hit…

Comment on In the Shop with Bob Moog: A Personal Account by Larry Lobel, RPT

Larry Lobel, RPT — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:19:27 +0000

A fascinating reminiscence, beautifully written. Thanks for sharing, Larry!

Comment on In the Shop with Bob Moog: A Personal Account by Paul Sanderson

Paul Sanderson — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:04:41 +0000

Nice article, just what we were talking about in the PTG exhibit hall in July.
Paul Sanderson

Comment on In the Shop with Bob Moog: A Personal Account by Blog 10 – External Influences « timinboston

Blog 10 – External Influences « timinboston — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 01:33:53 +0000

[...] Then Larry Fine came to spend the afternoon with us. He did the piano technology program at North Bennet Street in the late ’70’s, and after tuning for a while (which he didn’t particularly like), and working with Bob Moog (the Moog Synthesizer Moog), he wrote The Piano Book. (Here’s a link describing Larry’s time with Moog: http://pianobuyer.wordpress.com/2012/10/11/in-the-shop-with-bob-moog/#more-36) [...]

Comment on How to Determine the Value of a Used Piano by Rain

Rain — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:08:09 +0000

Very true….even though a price tag often exists on an instrument, there may come a day of agreement between the buyer and seller of a different price for the electronic piano or grand piano. Thank you for enlightening me on such a valuable buy. I will be visiting more often for more information

Comment on Piano Brand Ratings by Gary piano tuning Melbourne FL

Gary piano tuning Melbourne FL — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:44:30 +0000

Ultimately I think the sound of a piano is the most important. two pianos of the same make and model can have a slightly different sound when played. Which one is best depends on the personal tastes of the buyer. It goes without saying however that a pleasant sound generated from an especially cheap piano doesn’t make it good.

Comment on About the Author by Piano Buyer

Piano Buyer — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:42:49 +0000

The ratings are in Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer, in the chapter titled “The New-Piano Market Today.” The subtopic is titled “A Map of the Market for New Pianos.” In the current, Fall 2011, issue, it’s on page 44, but that will vary from issue to issue.

Comment on About the Author by sison123115

sison123115 — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:38:39 +0000

Hi Larry,

I bought your Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer book. I used to have one of your books that has the grading of pianos like1A being the big five:Bosendorfer, Steinway, Fazioli, Bluthner etc. May I know which of your books has this ratings? I cant seem to find it in the Acoustic and Digital Piano Buyer Book. Thanks very much.

Ray