Here are some photos from a great day at Winter NAMM 2015…
Earthworks PianoMic system – the ultimate stereo mic setup for pianos.
Ray stopped at the Idea Center, hoping for an original or creative thought.
John Petrucci Music Man guitar (Ernie Ball). We heard one of these was stolen today. 🙁
A less traditional Bluthner piano.
A fine Grotrian piano from Germany
Photo with Nina Butler, Mark Burgett and Bruce Clark from Mason & Hamlin / Wessell, Nickel & Gross
Bruce and Mark from WNG explain a new tool and method for adjusting glide bolts for keyframe bedding (the foundation for grand action regulation)
Stopped to talk to Michael at Benchworld about their new hydraulic adjustable leather artist bench
Photo with Michael Spreeman, the brilliant piano builder responsible for the Ravenscroft piano and Ravensworks Digital virtual instrument and keyboard.
Busy day at the Ravenscroft booth
Short video clip of the Ravenscroft 275 Titanium
If your stage or studio situation doesn’t allow for an acoustic piano or acoustic microphone recording, the Ravenworks Digital with the Ravenscroft Virtual Instrument plugin sets the standard for the most realistic touch and tone possible in the digital realm (in my opinion). The Ravenscroft VI is installed on my Mac and it’s the only virtual piano I’ll ever want or need for my recording studio.
Photo with Pete Coleman, fellow piano technician and long-time friend
Photo with Michael Lipnicki; friend, fellow piano technician, and owner of Lipnicki Fine Pianos in Calgary.
An interesting Strat from the Fender Custom Shop
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue on the big stage tonight
Connecting with Friends is the best part of NAMM (with Ray, Bob, Bruce and Jim)
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About the Author:
Mark Purney is a Registered Piano Technician and owns Mesa Piano Service, along with his wife, Dawn Purney. Mark is also a pianist and woodworker, and has a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Cleveland State University.