Yamaha GT1 GranTouch™ digital grand piano

The GranTouch has the same appearance of a classical acoustic grand. But even its ability to fit into substantially smaller spaces than a full-sized piano was not enough to squeeze into the tight space near the pulpit, where the congregation wanted to place the piano. Mike Salzman, owner of Kurland-Salzman, explained why: "By cutting in half the piano’s third leg and resting it in the planter which separates the pulpit from the congregation, we were able to add another 14-inches of space for the pianist. The reaction to this extraordinarily unique-looking installation has been very favorable." Yamaha actually provided an extra third leg for the cutting, and the temple will keep the original intact third leg for future use.

"By going an extra mile for our customers, and getting involved with the community, the return is two-fold," he said. "We get to experience the joy of others who are thrilled with what we do, while keeping our business alive and growing."