Everett vertical pianos were built by Yamaha,Īlong with its United States made pianos, until Yamaha closed the South The Meridian Corporation owned the company in 1973, when it was sold to Yamaha Int'l.

Eventually, Everett’s school piano sales skyrocketed to more Carter, head of the music department of Western Michigan The Everett School Piano made another first, when it met andĪfterwards exceeded the strict requirements for school pianos set by Dr.Įlwyn C. Improved its tone freedom by as much as 40 percent, with a much stronger Of scientific piano construction equaling in its engineering features ofĪ full cast plate, now universally used. It was an overnight success and paved the way for the advancement Stapely brought his engineering skills to Everett’s advantage,ĭeveloping the Balanced Tension back (see photo).

Of dozens of books on engineering and cost control.

Impeccable career as a production manager for Chevrolet and as an author In 1936, George Stapely purchased the company it was a turning

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