Re: Decoding the CD318 Genome

[Jim Morrison <jim_morrison@sprynet.com>]

John hill wrote

>
> FWIW, I find that CD318 has two sonic traits that are really nice.
> There's a "stringy" quality to the low notes of that piano that gave it
> a wonderful "singing" kind of quality.  The low end is not "thin";
perhaps
> "lean" might be a better word.  The other feature is a "crystalline"
quality
> to the upper regions, particularly for softer passages.  GG (and his piano
> technicians) managed to bring foward a lovely, refined quality to the top
> end that, again, really sings.

Thanks for giving us some of your professional opinions on the sound of CD
318.
Any other comments on this instrument or the Yamaha would be appreciated.
I know it helps increase my vocabulary and understanding of the pianos.

Jim