Y'know, I really like B&H Photo...

[valis2]

...but their catalogs often make me giggle.

They release electronic "newsletters" every so often which contain lots of information about their latest products, and informative articles about the industry. Today's has an article about virtual instruments, in which they describe a particular instrument:

Opening the case of any acoustic piano will reveal an iron frame usually made of iron with different length strings suspended across its center.

An iron frame--that's usually made of iron? You don't say.

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[summerborn.livejournal.com]

*giggle*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

*giggles with you*

Copy in B&H Newsletter

[(Anonymous)]

Good catch.

I'm the Senior Copy Editor at B&H, and I am responsible for the quality of the content of these newsletters. When that copy left my hands, it was worded differently from the quote above.

Originally, it read: "Opening the case of any piano will reveal an iron frame, usually, with different-length strings stretched across it." We're sorry for the redundancy, but pleased we were able to entertain you.

Howard G.
Senior Copy Editor
B&H Photo Video Pro Audio

Re: Copy in B&H Newsletter

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Er...I am pretty surprised that you were able to find this!

You must have terrific Google-fu.

PS: I really enjoyed the article (despite my pointing and giggling). It was intriguing!

Re: Copy in B&H Newsletter

[(Anonymous)]

Well, we like to keep in touch with any of the buzz out there that relates to our company. A few of my colleagues keep a finger on the pulse of the Internet.

Thanks, and if you ever see other things that you perceive as errors, feel free to e-mail me at Howardg@bhphotovideo.com to point them out.

cheers.