[AT] piano sound

[George Willer]

The deceased friend that introduced me to automated musical instruments was
also a tractor guy (tractor reference).  It was through him that I was
introduced to the Tangley Caliophone. I agree they are a worthy addition to
a tractor parade... with a nice quiet Honda generator supplying the power.
The site mentioned plans, but it seems that a Kit would be the way to go.
Wouldn't the kit include plans along with the difficult parts to make? The
tracker bar comes to mind, although I imagine there are much more difficult
parts to make.

Another friend (John Brown) has one he built that he sometimes takes to
shows and cruises the show with the Caliaphone playing.  He has so much
interesting stuff to show that the Tangley doesn't come out often.

George Willer

> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
> bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Henry Miller
> Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 10:37 PM
> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Subject: Re: [AT] piano sound
> 
> On Thursday 09 February 2006 04:26, Jim wrote:
> > Gentlemen and women of the List,
> >
> > Firstly, please let me tell you that I really enjoy your stories of long
> > ago.
> >
> > I have had no farming experience, but I have driven my mate's Grey Fergy
> a
> > number of times and had lots of fun.
> >
> > My point for discussion is this.....
> >
> > How do the "Old" pianos "sound" compared with today's "New" digital
> > electronic ones???
> >
> >
> > Any comments?
> 
> Depends on quality on both parts and what you want to hear.
> 
> No electronic can match the sound or touch of a good grand piano.   Of
> course
> no electronic is anywhere near the 6 figures that the good grand will cost
> you either.    However, the good modern electronics are very close, better
> than any cheap piano.   I'd be surprised if you could buy new piano that
> sounds as good as an electronic for the same price.  (I'm assuming that
> like
> most people you cannot afford to drop 6 figures on a whim)
> 
> An electronic gets you many other voices, and accompaniments.   These are
> very
> handy to have.
> 
> If you are spending less that $2000 there is no question: get an
> electronic,
> they are better (That is to say your real pianos are junk, while you can
> get
> some OK keyboards in that range).    However I strongly recommend you save
> up
> a little more cash (or buy used, but get someone who knows pianos to
> help),
> and get a quality instrument.
> 
> If you want a good piano sound, get a piano.    There are things that a
> good
> (Good is important though) piano can do that a keyboard cannot do.
> 
> If you want something to turn your piano abilities into a full band, the
> keyboard is for you.
> 
> If you want something portable, you can get keyboards that run on
> batteries.
> (though you will want a better speaker system than what is included in
> them)
> Beware that the portable keyboard does not look as nice in the living room
> though.
> 
> I would start with a real piano, and then get a keyboard.
> 
> Don't overlook the calliope though.  http://calliopeplans.com/  One would
> look
> perfect behind your tractor in a parade with the kids/grandkids playing
> it.
> (I was wondering how I could work in a tractor reference)
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