And I also know that I at the time I had the room for a larger piano. My first grand was about a 6'8" so I know sound differences. What was I willing to spend for a piano in relation to its sound? Was the AA's sound worth the extra $$? When I considered the A's sound and power for its size, relative to all the larger pianos I played prior to my purchase, the A was quite impressive in itself. The Model A is perfect in that respect.Ģ) $$. I wanted a piano that would would fit comfortably, not only in my current residence, but also in the future, should I downsize, I wouldn't have to give up the piano. I chose the A for two reasons:ġ) This is my second and last grand. The AA truly made me smile, but the A wasn't far behind. I had the opportunity of playing both the A & AA. I purchased an M&H A a month almost two months ago. Anyway I've got some more to think about and some additional playing and research to do before I commit to a purchase, but the discussion on this thread here has given me some help toward that end. That could be due to a lot of factors, of course.
I think the main differences I noticed in my earlier playing comparison were a deeper bass on the AA but not as bell-like a treble as I prefer-and which the well-prepped A possessed. I know the store owner would gladly accommodate me if I ask. I believe I will make it a point to play this AA again after addditional prep and before it leaves the showroom floor, as lilylady suggested. The comment about pianos sounding a little different from one to the other is certainly something for me to consider as well. The BB would probably be a little bigger than I want to go for that room-not to mention more costly than my budget might allow-so probably for me it will come down to the A or AA. As mentioned I currently have an older A and it's a comfortable fit for the room. (Wow, what a detailed review, Axtremus.) Size-wise I could do either the A or AA. Thanks everyone for your very helpful inputs. But what can you tell me about how they compare side by side, both well prepped?ĭo you have a preference for one or other? If so, why? How do the bass, middle and treble sections compare between them? Any general impressions or specific observations you’d like to offer would be much appreciated. Obviously there's a difference in cost, and everyone has his or her own subjective take on what's appealing sound-wise. Since it appears that there's already a serious buyer for that solitary AA and it will likely be out of the store in a hurry-preventing me from playing it again after it receives additional prepping-I wondered if any of you who have played both the A and AA could offer me your impressions and perspective concerning the relative merits (or lack thereof) of the two. So it's not a fair comparison at all between the models, though I got the impression these two models have somewhat different "personalities."
However, this second piano has had absolutely nothing done to it yet, coming straight from the factory to the showroom less than 24 hours prior. The sound was generally bigger than the 5'-8" A, of course, but it left a less favorable impression on me overall than the A.
Today I had the chance at the same shop to the play a new 6'-4" Model AA, just unpacked yesterday afternoon. It's really been gone over and prepped by an experienced tech so that it really sings. I've played a new A twice now in the shop and it sounds incredible—typical big sound for a small grand that the Model A is known for. I've had an old Model A for years that's been a fine instrument with a great sound. I'm in the market for either a brand new Mason & Hamlin Model A or possibly AA.
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