as mentioned in my introductory post, I have a Yamaha Clavinova digital piano and I would like to switch to an acoustic one... due to space constraints, I must opt for an upright. At this point, a thousand doubts arise.... Given that my budget is around 4000/5000 and that I would like to get a silent piano (to have the possibility of playing even during prohibited hours and anyway to disturb my neighbors less....) What would you recommend? I have done some research that instead of clearing up my ideas, has confused them even more... I also share the idea that it's better to have an excellent sparkling wine than a mediocre champagne. Initially, I was leaning towards a Yamaha B2 or B3... but then hearing various comments, they seem to be just
From the point of view of the touch with the silent system inserted, did you find any differences? In a renowned shop, I found a Yamaha-certified refurbished U1 and U3 (though I still need to evaluate them properly).
The price is affordable, but I have some doubts in the sense that I would like to see inside them well and evaluate the state of the mechanics, especially to understand what they were refurbished with.
But obviously they are not silent....the fact remains that with about 4000 euros I would take home a U3 (131)...with the same amount to get a new silent, I would get at most a B2 which is not even remotely comparable to the U3. So at this point I don't know if with the same amount it is more convenient to get a lower-quality silent rather than a refurbished one of higher quality.
As you can see, there are many doubts; I also tried some Schulze P. which as a sound I don't dislike, but the keyboard convinces me less because I find it too hard.
In the coming days I will do some more rounds and we'll see what comes up....I am realizing, however, that I favor European sound, which is rounder compared to Oriental sound...but the cost is significantly higher considering heights >= 120. I won't hide from you that if I found a Seiler or a Schimmel that were little used, I would certainly take them into account!
I could have written those last sentences of yours myself! Personally, I am against the Silent. But that is just my opinion. I don't like this "hybrid" form, full of wires and contacts. I prefer to recommend scheduling a digital piano as a second instrument. For a little more than 1000 euros, you can choose some good ones. I agree with your other considerations.
It's very true, in fact I believe your advice is absolutely correct... The fact is that before I hadn't considered buying a used one and I thought it was a priority not to have to disturb anyone, hence the need for a silent system. But actually, your words have convinced me. If for the same price I can have a higher quality piano even if it's used and without a silent... it's the best thing.
Initially I thought about selling the digital one but on second thought I can also keep it, I'll put it in another room, so maybe during "forbidden" hours I can play with that one.
And you have also convinced me to have the mute removed (if it will be possible) !!!!
Now I have to go see the Schimmel and the Petrof that I already mentioned to you....
