[sdiy] OT: upright pianos

[Dave Manley]

JH. wrote:
> Slightly off-topic:
> Is there anybody on the list who is experienced in acoustic upright pianos?
> Which brands should I be looking for (new ones, and possibly older ones, 
> too), if I want a fast and *light* action?
> Are there upright pianos that have a light touch like a Wurlitzer E-Piano?
> 

Joe Zawinul had a practice piano weighted to make the action heavier. 
After training on that, the action on anything else was fast and light.

When I first bought a piano after years of not having one, and being 
used to unweighted synth keyboards, I found it very difficult to play. 
With some dedicated practice you can quickly get the strength you need. 
  I would focus more on the tonal qualities of the piano, and finding 
one with a *responsive* action - does it allow you to play softly, does 
it allow quick repetitive notes on the same key.

-Dave