A brand new Steinway from VSL: 1887 model D concert grand

jenpal

thanks jenpal.

I also believe that there is also the time for the ears and brain to adjust.

After 6 months of Modern D, you need some time to adjust, don’t you think?

Florian75
Yes, I think so. It’s incredible how our brains work. Sometimes stepping away for a while and then returning can change your perspective.

However, I have mild hearing loss in my right ear and tinnitus in both. So I’m not sure if that’s why I don’t mind the metallic sound.

Initially, I wasn’t a fan of vintage piano sounds but gradually grew to like them. My default VSL piano is the CFX, which is bright and remains my favourite but I sometimes prefer a drier vintage sound.

jenpal the good thing is that we are just a couple clicks away from playing a pristine modern Steinway D, or a 1887 vintage one, as an example. If you just had an acoustic piano, it would be slightly more difficult to do the same thing 😉

We are fortunate to have all these options at our disposal 🙏🏻

Jose EB5AGV the good thing is that we are just a couple clicks away from playing a pristine modern Steinway D, or a 1887 vintage one, as an example. If you just had an acoustic piano, it would be slightly more difficult to do the same thing….

My point exactly!

We don’t need that mammoth thing called “the acoustic,” and I challenge anyone who says otherwise! IMHO!

Pete14 My point exactly!

We don’t need that mammoth thing called “the acoustic,” and I challenge anyone who says otherwise!

This was not Jose’s point though 🙂 He (and I, and many others) appreciate the many advantages digitals have. But we’re not at war with the acoustic, we love it.

Pete14 I say otherwise!!! I love the acoustic, and I love the digital as well. But they are not exclusive to one another as you point out. And, I might add, since you don't even play the piano, you won't understand why we love both. To you, the acoustic is something worthy to be thrown in the trash. I say, not so fast! But since you don't understand it, there's no use shouting to the voide.

David Lai Lol the @Pete14 vs @David Lai battle is still extant and gives meaning to my existence.

Jay Lane

😁

Interesting, how y’all love the acoustic so much, yet rarely do I hear of it ‘round here; what gives, I ask? 🤔

Jay Lane I never see eye-to-eye with Pete14. He's a weirdo who doesn't play the piano, so his opinions are coming from a non-musician's perspective. However, his words are very provoking, to say the least.

David Lai

Why are you being so rude, Dr. Lai?

Well I love each and everyone of you 😊

Pete14 Interesting, how y’all love the acoustic so much, yet rarely do I hear of it ‘round here; what gives, I ask? 🤔

You don’t see Ferraris that often either but aren’t they the most desirable cars? 🙂