[78-L] You knew it had to happen

[Michael Biel]

http://www.sanjosejazz.org/en/blog/Yamaha-and-Kawai-have-recalled-20-000-pianos....html


"Yamaha and Kawai have recalled 20,000 pianos due to a problem with the 
pedal sticking, causing pianists to play faster than they normally 
would, resulting in a dangerous number of accidentals.

The sticky pedal also makes it harder for pianists to come to a full 
stop at the end of a piece, making it extremely risky for audiences. 

Although there have been a tremendous number of accidentals, fortunately 
it has so far caused no deafs.

Analysts are wondering if it will put a damper on their bass market and 
if they will be able to sustain sales.

Congress is also considering calling in the presidents of Yamaha and 
Kawai for questioning as to when the companies first learned about the 
treble."