According to the memorandum from Theodore D. Steinway to Roman de Majewski, dated with this day, Yamaha’s chief of engineering, T. Matsushita, has visited Steinway & Sons, and informed Theodore D. Steinway that Yamaha is still interested in selling Steinway & Sons pianos. However, should Steinway & Sons refuse the offer, Yamaha would begin to build its own high-end grand pianos. Not only Steinway & Sons ignores Yamaha’s offer, but T. Matsushita’s request for a factory tour is also ignored. (Soon after this event, Yamaha will begin work on a new piano – a concert grand.)