All About Choosing and Buying Pianos

[sleepy]

jce:

Generally, not too happy with the Yamaha tuners/technicians. Their standard varies quite a lot...get a good one then fab, get one that's not so good...sob. I prefer to source my own tuner. Anyway, ya, good deal, 4 tunings. After that I, personally, would out-source

That would void the warranty :!:


They assigned tuners by zone. So I get the same tuner each time, can't even request for another tuner unless they accept your reasons

[csb]

jce:

Generally, not too happy with the Yamaha tuners/technicians. Their standard varies quite a lot...get a good one then fab, get one that's not so good...sob. I prefer to source my own tuner. Anyway, ya, good deal, 4 tunings. After that I, personally, would out-source

Hi jce, what should I look out for in terms of tuning? We are considering signing up with Yamaha for tuning. Thanks in advance for your advice.

[jce]

Hmm…not sure whether a "lay person" will be able to hear…as I’m a music teacher I know whether the tuner has done a proper job or not. Perhaps your child’s teacher can help when she comes to teach?

[xjysg]

Is there a way to tune the piano softer? Mine’s very loud

[markfch]

xjysg:

Is there a way to tune the piano softer? Mine's very loud

You can't tune a piano's volume. Tuning is to make sure that the pitch of the keys stay in tune. To make a piano softer, you have to get a technician to voice the hammer heads. If I remember correctly, the technicians will use special needles to poke the hammer heads to modify the sound produced when those hammers hit the strings. But I believe very few technicians locally are skillful enough to do a good job at it.

I actually thought loud is good, usually the louder the piano the more expensive it is. Unless you're saying the sound is hoarse, not loud.

[markfch]

sleepy:

BigDevil:

Includes 4 tunings, piano cover, matching bench, headphone, 6yrs warranty, heater, key cover and delivery.

4 tunings is rather generous. I only received 2 free tunings. After that need to sign tuning package

Some piano shops will consider the prep tuning done prior to delivery as the first tuning. So effectively, you only have 3 tunings upon delivery.

[jce]

You can mellow the tone of your piano. The piano technicians can re-voice the piano but pls make sure you get a reputable technician to do it.

[fjzone]

We just brought a KAWAI BSC30 for $3600 during their Weekend Promotion. The package including a brand new adjustable bench, brand new piano cover, heater, 2 x tunning and 5 yrs warranty.

[peanut_butter]

fjzone:

We just brought a KAWAI BSC30 for $3600 during their Weekend Promotion.

Hi Fjzone,
I can't find the model on the internet. May I know what is the dimension of the piano please? Where is the store?

Thanks.

[i3mum]

Hi,


Can anyone has experience with piano to help me on my queries :?

I went to see a 2nd hand Yamaha U3 today and would like to ask on the following:

1) The sales person told me that a 20+yr U3 can last for 80 years, due to the wood which was made during that time. And a brand new U3 can last for only 30 years.

2) And if we were to compare a 10 + years U3 & a 20+ years U3, the better choice is the 20+ years U3. Are these true?

3) The price he quoted on the 20+ Yamaha U3 is $4,500. It comes with 10 years warranty, new bench, a heater & 2 times free tuning. Is it expensive?

4) He also mentioned that a 10+years U3 is hard to find, not sure if it's because of this that's why he keep telling us that the 20yr+ U3 is a better choice.

5) The one he showed me is a model \"H\". I m new to pianos, didnt know there is a specific model for the Yamaha U3.

6) Does a 2nd hand piano comes with a certificate to state it's age, place of manufacturing & etc?

7) Does anyone know is there any website to find out the age of the piano by keying in the serial no?

8 ) Is there anything I should look out for/ or ask when getting a 2nd piano?

Sorry for asking so many questions! Appreciate anyone who can help me!

:thankyou: