[78-L] You knew it had to happen^

[Julian Vein]

Michael Biel wrote:
> 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."
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It's a black-and-white case of strings attached. The CEO of Yamaha has 
admitted: "I vory angry about the whole incident."

      Julian Vein


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