[FastCarFan]

Fastcarfan's wife here. 2 short comments:

1-Although a rather accomplished pianist with fine classical training, I have often felt that a Steinway is "too much piano" for me- meaning, it feels like work to play it, despite the strength of my hands. I was so pleasantly surprised to find how much I loved the Boston, compared to almost any Steinway I have played. The warm, expressive tone, and responsiveness of the keys is rewarding. I have often said it is like "water"- so fluid and easy to play, yet satisfying. I was initially against the idea of any hybrid, which Boston is (Kawai/Steinway), and especially since it had only been around for a few years at the time- a new name on the scene. But, it won me over, instantly.

2-Also, to clarify, when researching pianos to buy, I spoke to the piano technicians at the Oberlin Conservatory piano shop, among other places. (Oberlin is 1 of the finest college music programs in the country- they have their own shop to service the 200 some pianos they have on campus.) They warned me about how difficult it is to find a good used Steinway that has been properly repaired.

My 2c, for what it is worth.