Decidedly Off-Topic, but I can't resist piping up (if you'll forgive the intended pun ref. below):
@g56whiz - Corporate ownership does not necessarily mean interference in manufacturing practices. Sometimes it is partially investing and partially for joint marketing and distribution. Buffet-Crampon has bought ownership of Powell flutes, Rigotaut oboes and Laubin oboes, and has stated it intends to leave the decision making about manufacturing and design to those subsidiaries.
@SundayZip - Every pianist that I know that has tried a Fazioli has just loved it ... however, they only make 140 a year. My ex (who plays both jazz and classical piano well, and eventually earned a DMA 3/4 of the way through a tech career), prefers NY Steinways over German due to what he considers more warmth in the sound, although, he too would absolutely love to have a Fazioli, even the mere 6' one. (He bought a Mason & Hamlin BB in the early 2000s).