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My piano is finally fixed. My tuner managed to get a hold of a part that fit. So now the pedal mechanism is nice and quiet, as it should be. And the piano is now freshly tuned, and everything I play sounds better.
I've recently been thinking about eventually buying a baby grand piano, probably once I have finished a doctorate. Right now, the most likely candidate is a Mason & Hamlin. They seem to have the right balance of quality, sound, and price. I like Bosendorfers, but they are considerably out of my price range, unless I get a refurbished model. I've played many Mason & Hamlins at various places, though, and I usually end up liking them a lot - great sound, nice action. Many of them have been rather old, too, which is a good sign. A piano should last a lifetime, if not more.