I am still searching for my first upright acoustic piano, and I came across a private individual who owns a 1995 Schimmel 120 I (serial number 311.858).
The piano is actually at a technician's studio, who says it was delivered to him by a private owner who used it little and could no longer keep it due to moving. According to him, the internal action is the original one; the piano has only been polished and tuned.
The price would be 4000 euros compared to a list price of 12000 (although I don't know where I got this information since I went to the Schimmel website and this model does not appear, perhaps because it is out of production; now there is the K122).
I am usually very suspicious; I believe little in so-called "real bargains." I don't understand how a Schimmel declared to be in excellent condition, which would cost 12 new, can be sold for 4, even if it is from 1995. By the way, how can I personally verify if the serial number corresponds to that year of production?
I should preface that I have not yet viewed the piano personally, but I am posting some photos here.
I would preliminary like to know what you think: do you believe this is an honest situation or does it smell fishy? What would you do?
Hi.. for a 1989 Schimmel upright, they asked me for ā¬ 2,500.00.. and they told me that the earlier Schimmels were made better than the current ones because some parts of the piano are made in China. I don't know if this is true.... The only thing is to try it and perhaps go with a trusted technician to inspect it.
It's always the "prince of uprights." In Naples, I happened to see a Schimmel with very stiff action. But in that case, it was lacking in mechanics. I always say that if the action is fluid and there are no stiffnesses, the center pins are probably good (low friction). The hammer rail seems good to me. Take a look at the soundboard and see if it lacks tuning stability. Also check the condition of the strings. A technician should look at it, anyway.
