my first piano — Pianoconcerto Forum

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City: velletri (rm)

January 15, 2014, 23:55

I am coming to you to ask for precious advice regarding the choice of a piano. At the moment, my certainties are few: a European-made piano (and not Asian) and, because of this, I would be oriented towards buying a used one. So far, among those I have heard and seen, I have identified the following: Schulz Pollmann 116 from 1998, Petrof 115 from 2000, Blüthner 118; then, another shop offered me the following German pianos, with a height around 130, from the '40s-'60s: Weber Berlin, Manthey Berlin, Rambak Berlin (at a considerably lower price compared to those in the first group). Personally, I really like the sound of the German ones and also the idea of continuing to keep these instruments "alive," but I wonder if—provided the instrument is in "good" condition—it is advisable to choose a piano from the mid-1900s rather than a more recent one (10-15 years old).

bye, see you soon.

pianoexpert

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January 16, 2014, 08:34

The Bluthner is certainly an excellent piano, unless it is dated (Piano with bayonet action, no!).

I wouldn't head towards very old pianos, but if one were to find some good piano to restore, then yes. The advantage is knowing what you "put in," that is, how the restoration is done. Also try to choose a piano of a certain size, possibly over 120 cm. Let me know if you need my opinion. It is important to take some measurements and clear up some doubts; if the piano is of quality, with a sensible restoration it can "come back to life"