Guide to buying a new/used piano

Weinbach

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Opening post by Unreal65

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I have an old Weinbach; my husband used to attend the conservatory when he was a child. I am passionate about music and enjoy playing; I took piano lessons for two years. The tuner said that this piano is poor quality, but I like the sound, it is soft; he wants me to buy a Yamaha, but isn't the sound of German pianos a bit too bright?

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Reply 2 by Salvatore71

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Some hammers are not resting on the rest felt.

Some adjustments should definitely be made.

Anyway, the hammers do not seem worn to me and all in all, from what can be seen, they appear to be in good condition.

In my opinion, you should ask for a second opinion from another technician.

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Reply 5 by pianoexpert

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It is a Czechoslovakian piano equivalent to the old Petrofs. It definitely needs to be overhauled and tuned. It could be very low in pitch and not reveal, therefore, its true voice, which it would fully regain by bringing it to 440 pitch....but with great caution. It seems to be in good condition...but as it is, it does not sound to the best of its abilities!

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