Steinway & Sons has been making pianos for since 1853. Each piano is hand-built using a process that takes almost a full year to produce an instrument. The company maintains a showroom and concert venue in New York City, and … Read
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How Should I Choose a Used Piano Dealer?
This section deals with how to choose a dealer for your used piano needs. We encourage you to find a dealer with an in-house restoration facility — one that you can actually see, by the way — not a mythical … 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
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
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
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