| HI,
I just did a quick search using "piano" as the keyword, there are
dozens of topics to choose from.
F.W.I.W. I went thru a similar drill about 8 months ago, having a good
background in electronic keys, I assumed the quest for and purchase of
an acoustic piano would be a snap. Boy was I wrong, I had to learn an
entire new vocabulary, and most importantly, decide what was and wasn't
important to me regarding features etc.
I visited all the local piano shops looking for a good used piano, I
quickly abandon that idea when the cost of a good used piano started
approaching the cost of an entry level new box. I did not seriously,
consider buying private, choosing to pass on what was in good shape,
what wasen't, how to move it etc. If your are knowledgable or have
access to this knowledge, this may be an option.
Regarding price, I found most "name brand" uprights to be in the
3-4K range. I did find a few in the 2K range, but these were names that
were not familiar to me.
After a lot of shopping, looking and learning ( I contacted several
piano technicans in the area to ask their impression of different
brands) we purchased a new Young Chang. The original price was 3.8K,
but after several visits to the shop and a few bargining secessions,
I was able to get it at a significant discount.
I'd recommend starting at the library in the Consumer Report section.
There are several recent (1-2 years) reports on pianos, they recommend
brands (Young Chang was rated best buy) but more importantly, they
explain terms that your likely to hear at the stores, so you can
determine what is and isn't important to you and make a sound choice.
Good Luck
Gary Ryan
PS: I wanted a Roland Digital, but after having the acoustic, have
grown to love playing it...
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| Hi,
Young Chang is made in Korea, this caused me some consern, but after
talking to several piano techs, I felt comfortable with the quality
etc. etc.
There was a difference in sound at home from the showroom, not
exactly better or worse...just different. In the showroom, the pianos
were lined up at a 45 degree angel from the wall, when playing one, you
back was facing the soundboard of another. The show room was about 50
X50 square. At home, it's against a wall in an 18X24 oot room complete
with curtains, furniture etc. It sounds a little "warmer" at home, also
the reflection off the wall directly in front of the soundboard and
other surfaces in the room seem tio provide a natural "reverb" that I
didn't notice in the show room. Of course, sound is a very personel
thing.....
Again, good luck and enjoy,
Gary
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