Before asking for a suggestion, let me introduce myself: I am Antonio, and at 70 years old I have decided to take piano lessons (I played when I was 7 years old...). I started with a digital piano and now, after a year, I feel the need for an upright acoustic. A serious and reliable dealer in my city is offering me a C Bechstein mod.113 from 1966 for ā¬3,900 or a new Bordmann mod 121 PE for ā¬3,500.
I find the sound of the Bechstein better, but I fear it might be a bit too dated.
Keep in mind that I am completely lacking in experience.
One must evaluate the condition of the instrument... Bechstein is a very well-known brand and an excellent instrument; I have never heard of Bordmann. If a piano from 1966 costs more than a new piano, there is perhaps a reason. In any case, one must always evaluate that the instrument does not present problems. For example, hammers replaced with a set of a different weight than the original, or poorly shaved hammers, the condition of the capstans, the state of the soundboard, and other checks that allow one to determine the health of the instrument. So, what can be said from a distance? One would need to observe and hear the instrument in question..
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I agree with TheSimon, at least a photo of the hammer action and the ankles could make the task easier... even a nice mp3 with something recorded on it wouldn't hurt.
On paper these things are impossible to evaluate...
