All About Choosing and Buying Pianos

[Swimtutor]

I know yamaha U1 to U3 series is a very good buy. I got my U1E in 1997 and today it still sound very good and nice. Buy quality piano if you want it to last you a life time lor.

[windows]

any advice on maintaining a piano:

1) fren advise putting star anise near the hammer to prevent white ants etc, does it work? is it nec for a brand new piano or more for 2nd hand piano?
2) anyone tried yamaha annual service? what does it include? is it worthwhile? piano teacher recommended private tuner where the cost is much cheaper…
3) where to buy piano socks?

TIA!

[sleepy]

windows:

any advice on maintaining a piano:

2) anyone tried yamaha annual service? what does it include? is it worthwhile? piano teacher recommended private tuner where the cost is much cheaper...
3) where to buy piano socks?

TIA!

2. I presume your piano is a yamaha? If your piano is new & still under warranty, can only engage yamaha tuner. Better double check with yamaha if you intend to engage private tuner in case they void your warranty

3. Can purchase from any yamaha retail shops that sell pianos

[DaddyKids]

Hi all, I'm new to this Forum.


I would appreciate it if someone can advise on the choice of a NEW piano. Am getting for my 6 year old daughter who has just started learning on a 1-1 basis. Also got a 2 1/2 year old son. Both kids like music. Piano will likely be used by daughter, son (in the future) and myself (trying to learn piano).

Choices:
1) Yamaha U1 $9,500
2) Hailun HL 125 $3,600
3) Elington [spelled with a single L] 132 (Professional) - recommended by the piano teacher at NAFA $8,200

Which is a better choice? :?

Best Regards
DaddyKids

[happy day]

Choices:

1) Yamaha U1 $9,500
2) Hailun HL 125 $3,600
3) Elington [spelled with a single L] 132 (Professional) - recommended by the piano teacher at NAFA $8,200

Which is a better choice?

Of course U1!

[sleepy]

DaddyKids:

Choices:
1) Yamaha U1 $9,500
2) Hailun HL 125 $3,600
3) Elington [spelled with a single L] 132 (Professional) - recommended by the piano teacher at NAFA $8,200

Which is a better choice? :?

Elington height 132cm? Not familar with this brand

If you are looking for a 'tall' unit, Yamaha has a model at 131cm. U3


Your child is in Nafa?

[Poonie]

Any parents out there have bought 2nd hand pianos which are more than 20 yrs old? I need some feedback if it had given you problems thereafter. I am considering buying a used piano for my kids but with a small budget I can only look at those more than 20 yrs old. Would appreciate some feedback.

[jce]

Poonie, if the piano is of good quality, and well maintained, 20+ yrs not an issue. Look at the "big boys" like Steinway or Borsendorfer, 60, 70 yrs on still so good, and the more it "ages" the fuller the sound (like good wine!). So it’s basically finding one that’ll bring you thru at least another 10 yrs or more, making sure that the condition is good and it has been well kept. That the original quality is good. All the best! See if the teacher is willing to "test drive" with you and give suggestions.

[maltbibi]

Poonie:

Any parents out there have bought 2nd hand pianos which are more than 20 yrs old? I need some feedback if it had given you problems thereafter. I am considering buying a used piano for my kids but with a small budget I can only look at those more than 20 yrs old. Would appreciate some feedback.

Hi Poonie

May I know how much are they charging for 20 yrs old piano? I am still thinking whether to buy a piano for my girl and looking at small budget as well? Hmm..is China brand good :oops:

[Poonie]

Hi jce


Thanks for the pointer. May I ask if it is possible for a 20+ yr old piano to look almost new inside? Dealer said it had been ‘cleaned’ and ‘reconditioned’. Does ‘reconditioned’ involve changing parts? Would that mean I am just buying the shell which is say Yamaha and the parts have been changed to other less popular brand?

maltbibi

I am not familiar with China brands although I have heard that their quality is getting better. You might want to test them.