Guide to buying a new/used piano

Advice on purchasing a 1/4 grand piano

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giofi

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giofi

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City: Bergamo

April 28, 2017, 20:14

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum.

I joined because I am looking for a grand piano to put in a living room and I wanted to ask you for advice.

The maximum length of the grand must be 175cm and the budget is approximately €15,000.

I live in Bergamo, and I have visited some shops in Bergamo (San Michele Pianoforti), Brescia (Cavalli Musica), Milan (KF musica).

I have considered the Yamaha C1 or C2.

Petrof 172cm grand HERE

Essex 173cm grand HERE

I don't know, what do you think? Do you have any suggestions?

QUI QUI

Thesimon

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City: Ariccia, RM

May 3, 2017, 02:26

I would say Essex

giofi

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May 3, 2017, 08:08

TheSimon wrote:
I would say Essex

Can you explain to me why you would choose Essex?

I've looked into it a bit and from what I understand, it seems that Essex is very high-performing at the beginning, but loses quality over time. In fact, I was more inclined towards the Yamaha

Thesimon

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May 3, 2017, 09:28

Essex is an "economical" piano line designed by Steinway & Sons.

I would opt for the Yamaha only if I were going for the C5. You can also find a good used one for less than the budget you would want to invest.