Many used or vintage pianos for sale may have been previously rebuilt, refinished, or reconditioned. Other used pianos you may find may need rebuilding or restoration to some degree. There are many piano rebuilders and restoration shops that do excellent … Read
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Used Pianos
It may seem difficult, initially, to find used Steinway pianos that are for sale. We have found, however, that if you know where to look, the number of used pianos available is enormous, and that there really is as great … Read
New Pianos
New instruments have significant advantages in that, like new cars, they come with warranties, and all the parts are brand-new, and you have, ideally, piano dealer and manufacturer support, with problems that may arise. There are still some brands on … Read
Investment Value
Today people are often concerned about the investment value of items they purchase. Whether the piano you buy will be for keeps, or whether at some point in the future you may be turning it around, it is wise to … Read
New vs. Used
Probably nine to ten times as many used pianos as new ones change hands each year. While there are no exact figures available because of difficulties in tracking used and private party sales, this figure is based on some fairly … Read
One Way to Tell an Honest Piano Dealer
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
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