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#51865 - 03/04/07 11:40 PM
My new Estonia!
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Registered: 01/28/07
Posts: 2
Loc: Surrey, BC, Canada
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Another happy Estonia owner - we’ve just taken delivery of our new L190 Estonia in the last couple of weeks and are very happy with our choice. I took lessons as a child but have not played for over 30 years and am very excited to have such a fine instrument on which to re-kindle my appreciation of music. I don’t know why I waited so long to get a piano but I think this piano was worth the wait! We evaluated most of the pianos available in the Lower Mainland of Vancouver and narrowed it down to three - Kawai, Brodmann, and the Estonia. I loved the tone of the Estonia so it became our first choice. We bought our L190 from Norbert at Heritage Pianos in Surrey, B.C. who has provided first class service and support throughout our search and subsequent purchase. We also thought it was important to buy from a dealer that we felt would provide good after-sales support. This forum was invaluable during our search - I spent hours reading the posts to get a feel for the different manufacturers and we also purchased Larry Fine’s book and addendum. Many thanks to all the forum members. I have attached a couple of pics - now off I go to practice, practice, practice….. 
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#51868 - 03/05/07 12:16 AM
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Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
Registered: 08/09/01
Posts: 11678
Loc: Okemos, MI
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Another happy Estonia owner! 
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#51873 - 03/05/07 07:17 AM
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Registered: 01/21/06
Posts: 678
Loc: Herndon, VA
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Is that a Taylor 714-CE in the picture? I've got a 514ce, and a W-10, along with a Baby-M.
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Estonia 190, #6098
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#51874 - 03/05/07 07:18 AM
Re: My new Estonia!
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Registered: 02/07/06
Posts: 1290
Loc: Toronto
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Congratulations. It looks just like mine too except yours is the matte finish. Very classy looking.
Enjoy!
ps looks like you have the makings of an interesting trio - guitar, piano and banjo.
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#51875 - 03/05/07 07:31 AM
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Registered: 05/26/01
Posts: 2506
Loc: Denver, Colorado
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Congratulations many times over !!!
I just 'test drove' a new Estonia Concert Grand last Friday night. What a BEAST! I met Dr. I. Laul personally. My daughter not only played and fell in love with that Beast, she also recorded her two pieces with Kawai PR-1 for the 1st time. The result was stunning!!! It all happened here at Onofrio Piano Store in town...
Anyway, you have the best choice of piano. Congrats again!
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#51876 - 03/05/07 07:54 AM
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Registered: 03/17/05
Posts: 4911
Loc: boston north
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Isn't it fun playing on a big ole grand?
It looks great. Love the coloring of the floor matching the inside of the piano and ebony against the wall color. Looks like a 'music only' room. Love the wildlife photos there as well.
Enjoy!
LL
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#51877 - 03/05/07 10:06 AM
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Registered: 11/20/04
Posts: 1697
Loc: Stamford CT, New York City .
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Congratulations on your beautiful new Estonia piano! I'm sure that you'll enjoy it for many years to come.
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Ori Bukai - Owner/Founder of Allegro Pianos - New York City and Stamford CT showrooms. Authorized dealer representing: Bluthner, Bosendorfer, Steingraeber, Estonia, August Forster, Haessler, Kawai. Restored Steinway pianos. www.allegropianos.com
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#51878 - 03/05/07 10:58 AM
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2000 Post Club Member
Registered: 02/18/05
Posts: 2377
Loc: Urbandale, Iowa
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Hi want2learn,
Congratulations on a wonderful instrument. As another 190 owner I can assure you it will inspire you to practice. I've been amazed at my own progress in the year and a half I've had mine. It's almost hard not to practive when you have such a fine instrument calling to you.
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#51881 - 03/05/07 08:22 PM
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Registered: 04/19/05
Posts: 1414
Loc: Encino, California
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From one Estonia owner to another: You are in for a lifetime of pleasure. Congratulations.
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#51882 - 03/05/07 08:37 PM
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Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 198
Loc: Michigan
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Congratulations! It's beautiful and I'm sure it will give you many years of pleasure. My Estonia 190 is nearly two months old now and I'm delighted with it. I think you made an excellent choice!
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Steinway D, No. 528716 (formerly CD-888) Estonia L190, No. 6552 Blüthner B, No. 150915 Yamaha Clavinova CLP-380 Roland Digital Harpsichord C-30
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#51883 - 03/05/07 08:50 PM
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1000 Post Club Member
Registered: 10/20/06
Posts: 1645
Loc: An Indiana University
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#51884 - 03/05/07 10:43 PM
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500 Post Club Member
Registered: 08/08/02
Posts: 947
Loc: Texas
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Congrats on the piano!! It is in a lovely room and I know you will have many years of musical enjoyment.
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#51885 - 03/06/07 11:24 AM
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Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
Registered: 07/03/01
Posts: 13219
Loc: Surrey, B.C.
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want2learn: THANK YOU very much for the priviledge! It was a pleasure to meet with you and discuss and have you try the various options on the market. We are very proud that Estonia has become again the preferred choice among several others, of course something we won't blame you for..... Hope you will enjoy your new piano - thank you very much also for your kind words here on the Forum - hoping to live up to it! Norbert 
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www.heritagepianos.com Greater Vancouver B.C. piano dealers for : C.Sauter, Estonia, Kayserburg, Ritmuller, Brodmann, Hailun, 604-951-8642
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#51886 - 03/07/07 11:27 PM
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Registered: 01/28/07
Posts: 2
Loc: Surrey, BC, Canada
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Originally posted by kokomo61:  Is that a Taylor 714-CE in the picture? I've got a 514ce, and a W-10, along with a Baby-M. [/b] Hi kokomo61 - the guitar person in this family is my husband and he says it is a Taylor 314-CE. Once I master the piano, I'll have to give the guitar a try. Thanks to everyone who responded to my post with their comments and congratulations - see you on the beginners forum!
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#51887 - 03/08/07 04:55 PM
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500 Post Club Member
Registered: 01/21/06
Posts: 678
Loc: Herndon, VA
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314 CE - Spruce top, Sapele back and sides....it's less expensive than the 714 CE, but plays every bit as well. That's the great thing about Taylors - they're very predictable from one guitar to the next....but some find them a bit too bright compared to Martins, which can sound and play amazingly well, but there's a lot of variability that can show up from one instrument to the next (Hmmm...sounds like I've heard the same comparison between Yamaha and Steinway).
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#51888 - 03/09/07 10:52 PM
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500 Post Club Member
Registered: 07/21/06
Posts: 519
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Congratulations on your piano- I feel very fortunate to have the L190!
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#51891 - 03/10/07 09:47 PM
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2000 Post Club Member
Registered: 05/19/04
Posts: 2913
Loc: idaho
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From another happy owner, congrats!
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You will be 10 years older, ten years from now, no matter what you do - so go for it!
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#51892 - 03/11/07 11:58 PM
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Registered: 04/18/04
Posts: 2948
Loc: New York
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