The late Rice Berkshire, who had quite a collection of pianos, band
organs and other musical devices, said that he preferred the Duo-Art
to the Ampico. He had a Mason & Hamlin Ampico B, totally restored,
and a Steinway Dou-Art, also restored. Both were 7-footers and well
maintained. I had to admit that, generally, the Duo-Art had better
expression, though the difference wasn't great. His Arthur Bursens
band organ was loud! By the way, does anyone know what happened to
his collection when he died?
Jim Cook
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