Klarinet Archive - Posting 000088.txt from 2010/03

From: Mike Wilson <fanosax@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Recall of 20,000 Yamaha pianos
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:28:25 -0400

Does this mean the current world record for the "Minute Waltz", which
was played on a Yamaha piano, will be stricken from the record books, or
given an asterisk?

Dan Leeson wrote:
> You should all warn any musician friends of this serious situation...??
>
> Yamaha has recalled 20,000 pianos due to a problem with the pedal
> sticking. This causes?pianists to play faster than they normally
> would. This has resulted in a ?number of?accidentals with several near
> misses reported in the carpal ?tunnel.
>
> The sticky?pedal also makes it harder to come to a full stop at the
> end of a piece, which makes it risky?for audiences and professional
> reputations alike.??
>
> Although there have been many accidentals, fortunately there have been
> no reported deafs. Currently sales are flat and analysts are waiting
> to see if current volumes will be?sustained or dampened.
>
> Experts suggest that Yamaha's response will be the key.??
>
> Criticism of the company has been sharp, and Congress is planning
> hearings to find out?when Yamaha first learned about the treble.?
>
> Dan Leeson reporting another ghastly industrial problem coming out of
> Japan.