Feurich Pianos

You are being a bit vague, dear Mike; if it is an Asian-made piano, then it's one thing, but if you viewed a new one in a shop, that's one thing, whereas if you happened to see one from a private individual, it could be of German manufacture. That being said, is it an upright or a grand? Do you have any photos? You need to find information regarding the serial number (often engraved or printed on the iron plate inside the instrument) and therefore the year of manufacture and the action it uses. Good luck!

It is a new 178 cm Asian-made grand piano at the price of €11,900.

Personally, I have never tried these Asian ones, but the story goes that if you like the timbre and the mechanics and therefore have at least a basic musical experience, there are no known problems with this brand. (the German version was at really interesting levels; unfortunately it won't be like that anymore, but that doesn't mean it should be discarded without adequate testing...)

If you want to take the trouble to get to know the details and information better, as well as the tests to perform before a purchase, go ahead to the video tutorial section 'journey inside the piano'; you will find useful advice both for choosing and for maintaining the piano.

Thank you for your answer.

I have watched the video tutorials.

Currently, I have a 183 cm Petrof from 1939; the sound is splendid, but the action leaves something to be desired and, given the near impossibility of finding a serious technician, I am considering

the possibility of a trade-in...

Look, if you insist on searching or trying to convince our good Paolo, you'll end up 9/10 [wrong]—if, as you say, it is just mechanics, a piano from those years has nothing to envy. So, if I were you, I would open another discussion in which, with some photos, you ask what kind of interventions are needed; the action mechanics are easily restorable, and if the tuning holds, there is no reason to get bogged down in a new purchase! With a new piano without a trusted tuner, you would encounter some problems in 3/4 years or, at the very least, an unexpected issue.

I evaluated this possibility, but I live in Bologna and not in Rome...

Anyway, I reconsidered because the sound of this Petrof is in no way comparable to the various Yamaha, Kawai, Feurich, etc.

if you pay for his travel, and it's not too messed up, Paolo will likely come with you; try calling him like this, maybe you can even do a pre-diagnosis

Don't rule out the possibility of finding a valid technician also there near you! go to music teachers, look for professionals.

P.S. Out of curiosity, also look up Bluthner, Bechstein, Erard, or Schimmel pianos and see if they sound good or not! unfortunately it is easier to find used ones that are in bad shape or otherwise neglected, but in my opinion these are things to know and try to understand and compare how our piano performs compared to others.

I thank you for the advice and interest.

In September I will try to call a new technician, perhaps it will be the right time?

I am aware of living in the era of 'throwaway culture', but I haven't given up yet...