If you could choose....

Well! Steinway, I would say. It also depends on what condition and which Steinway.

I agree with Fabio73, if you decide on a Steinway, have it checked by a competent tuner first.

I thank you for the answer, but I invite you to reflect for another 5 minutes; the Essex is an "economical" version of a Steinway, whereas the Schimmel is not, are you still of the same opinion?

Wait Paolo. Mine are just opinions with a wide margin of error.

I don't know the Essex and Boston [models] except by hearsay. I have tried several Schimmel pianos and among them there were many differences, so I wouldn't feel comfortable generalizing....

Is there really a choice to be made? In my opinion, there are no questions... The answer is obvious and trivial if the conditions are good.

??? Simo, I didn't quite understand, which one do you prefer?

Steinway is a blank check in addition to being a magnificent piano.

To confirm what Simone is saying, images from the brochures they sent me. I am also attaching details from Boston, also of their production.

Boston pianos, details.

I would naturally choose Steinway

Even if Boston, so then?

I tried the Steinway and I must say... the density and depth of the harmonics are truly incredible. Unfortunately, regarding the other models, I have seen many videos but I cannot say anything. Furthermore, every Steinway is a world unto itself; according to experts, one truly excellent one should emerge for every three pianos produced. Also, at the time of the trial, you don't try a finished piano, but they only have the piano body on trolleys, which will be finalized in a second phase once chosen. If I find the video I saw some time ago, I will post it.

Well, it's not a bad thing, they prepare it and then finish it when it is purchased...

Yes, yes, indeed. If we look at it, it is also much more professional.

Yes, they don't make a similar instrument for you, but what you have done is refined, more or less like how we do with copied period instruments

Yes. I am sorry for not having found the video of the guy choosing it..