Most honest piano dealers believe in the principle of disclosure, at least as far as they are capable or knowledgeable. They will usually frankly tell you which of their pianos are considered the high-quality ones, which ones are simply “a … Read
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Different Piano “Sounds”
Even though any one piano maker may offer many different models of pianos ranging from spinets to concert grands, there often seems to be a certain quality, or “family resemblance”, among all the products of one brand, especially with regards … Read
Why People Buy One Piano Instead of Another
The reasons that pianos are bought are as numerous and diverse as the people who buy them. But heading the list of criteria that usually qualify one instrument over another are tone (i.e. sound quality) and touch (i.e. feel of … Read
Why You Can’t Find Reviews of Pianos
For a number of reasons, not least of which is the highly subjective nature of judging piano sound, t ouch or cosmetics, pianos are seldom (if ever) reviewed in buying guides or magazines like Consumer Reports®. More specialized periodicals for … Read
About Piano Construction and Materials
Much in a piano is hidden, and visible only to experienced eyes. For example, black (ebony) finish pianos and also wood grain (clear finish) instruments both present an external appearance or facade. The materials underneath that coat of black paint, … Read
The Key Factors to Consider When Buying a Piano
There are several points to consider when looking for a quality instrument. Most musicians are concerned, naturally, about the tone, or sound quality of the piano. Also high on the list for most pianists is touch, or how the piano … Read
How Much are Pianos?
If you don’t know much about pianos or their price ranges, don’t feel bad. After all, if you’re not regularly buying pianos, why would you? If it’s any consolation, most people don’t know much about pianos and their prices — … Read
Grand Piano Buying Guide
Acoustic grand pianos (inclusive of “baby grands”, which are simply smaller grands) are a major accomplishment of musical engineering — peerless in all of the families of instruments. A grand piano consists of over 10,000 moving parts that work together … Read
For a Steinway, I Did It My Way
Concert pianists select Steinways the way rock stars favor Fenders. And while I’m neither, I’ve always wanted the grandest of pianos. In recent months, and after years of not playing, I’ve reconnected with my instrument, practicing sometimes for hours a … Read
The Piano Marketplace in a Nutshell
Pianos being made today, similar to other mass-produced consumer products, are generally designed with a price point in mind. Although instruments made by competing piano manufacturers often appear very similar, the quality of design, materials and workmanship, and the price, … Read