Well, I'm about to move into my new house and one of my top priorities is to fulfill a lifelong dream and get myself a REAL piano (you know, those huge wooden boxes with all the strings- you've probably seen pictures of them ).
I haven't been able to play a real piano in a long time and I haven't owned one ever. My family had an upright spinet when I was growing up.
I want to get a baby grand due to space limitations. My budget won't be very large, probably in the $1500-$2000 range. I don't care if it's older, but I definitely want a good instrument, even if it needs some work.
I've been looking on E-bay and seen some decent deals, but they're usually thousands of miles away. I'm hesitant to go to local shops because I'm pretty sure I won't get a good deal that way. I also know there are some inexpensive new pianos on the market out of China- Pearl River, for instance.
So, what I'm asking from all my learned fellow players is who has a piano? How did you choose it? Does anyone know of some good quality, lesser known brands? (For instance, I was looking at a Lester which was built in Pennsylvania in the early 1900's and was known for its excellent tone.) Does anyone know of a good place to shop for a used piano or to get information on them?
In short, I need help!!
Thanks to all!
Ted
I haven't been able to play a real piano in a long time and I haven't owned one ever. My family had an upright spinet when I was growing up.
I want to get a baby grand due to space limitations. My budget won't be very large, probably in the $1500-$2000 range. I don't care if it's older, but I definitely want a good instrument, even if it needs some work.
I've been looking on E-bay and seen some decent deals, but they're usually thousands of miles away. I'm hesitant to go to local shops because I'm pretty sure I won't get a good deal that way. I also know there are some inexpensive new pianos on the market out of China- Pearl River, for instance.
So, what I'm asking from all my learned fellow players is who has a piano? How did you choose it? Does anyone know of some good quality, lesser known brands? (For instance, I was looking at a Lester which was built in Pennsylvania in the early 1900's and was known for its excellent tone.) Does anyone know of a good place to shop for a used piano or to get information on them?
In short, I need help!!
Thanks to all!
Ted