I also went through the same process as you and in the end, I bought Hailun HL125. Should be value for $.

rosicky:

rosicky:

May I seek the advice from parents here. Guess I am facing the same old issue, need to buy piano for DS and DD, but parents know next to nothing about pianos. :? But after much googling, very much narrow down to 3 choices:

1) Used Yamaha U1 (20+ years) - Cost ard 3-4k.

2) Cristofori CU-123 EP - Cost ard 3.8k

3) Hailun HL-125 - Have not checked, but should be about 4k?

Not really comfy with the Yamaha as we are noobs, and thus unable to tell the condition. Between the cristofori and hailun, which is better?

Thanks!

Just to share that I have bought a Hailun after much consideration, but the H-5 model, which cost 1k more then the HL-125. Both are attractively priced at 4.6k and 3.6k respectively.

As I dun play music, I can only rely on my ears as the sales person demo to me. We went to the showroom, and \"listened\" to the petrof, hailun and some used Yamaha, Kawai and Bohemia.

1. Sound. The Hailun is at least on par with Yamaha and Kawai based on our non musical ears. :oops: But the Petrof and Bohemia somehow sounds better, but expensive. Just like european cars...

2. Value. The Hailun H-5 is like 50% price of a new U1 or a entry Petrof. Same price as a 20+ year old U1/U3.

3. Quality. The built quality, and the material used looks good. But again, I am not a expert, so probably only time will tell.

4. Warranty. The Hailun comes with a 10 year full parts+labour warranty, and a 5 years trade-in scheme at 50% of the sale price.

It has been a stressful experience buying our first piano, going thru many shops and warehouses, seeking advice from teachers and friends. But we end up buying something that they have not heard of....

Yes, you can check the production dates for Yamaha & Kawai pianos. i also having headache whether to buy new or used. Just cannot bring myself to pay $4k plus for a 20yrs+ piano. Budget for me is about 4k....been to several used piano dealers and they all say their used Yamahas & Kawai were \"handpicked\" from Japan. Dont know how true is this. Haiz....really cannnot make up my mind...new Yamaha U1 Japan is out of my reach. :imanangel:

springwater:

Hi all friends here,

I have been reading all your posts for some time since we have planned to buy a piano for our dd who is now in 2nd term of Yamaha Junior Course. My dd is 5.5 years old but he is very interested in piano playing and can play quite well without a lot practice.


I just placed the order for a brand new Yamaha U1 at $9100 with 2 tunings, 1 bench and free piano cover. By paying with Maybank Family and Friend credit card, you will get 5% rebate in your bank statement.

Just to share with you my experience in trying to settle a piano. Initially we planned to buy a 2nd handed one after reading some of the comments in this forum since our dd is so young and we won't know how long his interest for piano playing can last. We went to see and touch some pianos in a Christofri GSS road show. They have used U1, U3, Kawai etc. On the price tag of a U1 model, it reads: $4299, 25 years. We were allowed to take a photo of the serial number of it, and we did the same for the U3 which is priced at $4999 for 25 years too. Then the next day since I went to Yamaha school together with my son for his weekly lesson, I checked with the staff about the 2nd handed piano. The staff showed me a booklet: the fact if re-conditioned Yamaha piano, in which there is a reference list with the manufacturing year and the serial number. So I checked the serial numbers of the used ones that I took photo for and wanted to confirm the serial number is real. Guess what?! It appears that both the used U1 and U3 are 43 years already! I was kind of shocked by this....... How can they cheat on the age of the piano?!

As some of the forumers here, we almost know nothing about piano. So to play safe, we finally decided to invest in a new one with a good will that it will be my son's accompany and best friend

The piano is going to arrive this Sat. Can't wait to see my son playing on it. And hope he enjoys every moment playing it.

NICKW:

warlock8187:

Hi,

My son 7 years old just started learning piano and now considering whether to get a piano for him or not. My budget is about $3k - $4k. Anyone has any advise what will be a suitable piano for me to buy? He is practising at home with a keyboard after lesson.

Another brand you may consider is
Moutrie upright (China), at Robert Piano. Nice tone.

Manufacturer's website: http://www.moutriepiano.com/

For the past few days, I have visited a few used piano shops and every shop gives different opinions.

1)Does used pianos come with warranty? A lot of them do not and only Jesley provides 10 yrs warranty for their Yamaha & Kawai used pianos.
2)Not too sure if worth buying a 20+ yrs old piano for $4000...really headache about this.
3)Was targetting Yamaha U1 or U3 and 20+ yrs old ones average cost are about $3k-$4.5k.

4)Any advise on which shop should I buy from for used pianos as it is my first time buying with no piano technicians or friend accompanying.

Hi,

My son 7 years old just started learning piano and now considering whether to get a piano for him or not. My budget is about $3k - $4k. Anyone has any advise what will be a suitable piano for me to buy? He is practising at home with a keyboard after lesson.

The new principal at Rivervale Primary is more to academic results I guess. The previous one was more to interactive learning. Nevertheless, I find that this school quite good in terms of educating and moulding students to more independent. They have regular field learning trips for all levels. I had completed my PV services and going to enrol my kid this coming July. During my PV services, I was involved in bringing P2 students to Muar. It was an enriching trip for the students and for me too Hope this helps.