All About Choosing and Buying Pianos

[jedamum]

phankao:

jedamum:

these extensive shopping experiences sounds like for those with big budget. if my budget is small as my boy is only beginning to play piano (and he is the only one learning; elder boy not so keen) and we are not rich, will these sales person entertain us? makes me wonder if i should just pop over to some cristophori sales room to look at their mass-market pianos.

I thot some of those 2nd-hand piano places are not bad. You probably can get fairly good restored Yamaha pianos for S$2+k, altho' those are not exam grade. I remember when I was looking around, those had a satisfactory touch/sound to me (I do like Yamaha pianos, by the way - personal preference, altho' I don't own one. Always had the chance to play on them in school/church).

thanks. i think our budget is around there. :oops:
may i know what is 'exam-grade'?

[phankao]

jedamum:

phankao:

[quote=\"jedamum\"]these extensive shopping experiences sounds like for those with big budget. if my budget is small as my boy is only beginning to play piano (and he is the only one learning; elder boy not so keen) and we are not rich, will these sales person entertain us? makes me wonder if i should just pop over to some cristophori sales room to look at their mass-market pianos.

I thot some of those 2nd-hand piano places are not bad. You probably can get fairly good restored Yamaha pianos for S$2+k, altho' those are not exam grade. I remember when I was looking around, those had a satisfactory touch/sound to me (I do like Yamaha pianos, by the way - personal preference, altho' I don't own one. Always had the chance to play on them in school/church).

thanks. i think our budget is around there. :oops:
may i know what is 'exam-grade'?[/quote]Sorry, \"Exam-model\". Usually these are taller. The type that are used in exam studios. Usually 2nd-hand restored \"exam models\" cost around S$4-S$5k.

[ammonite]

Hi steppy,


Can you pm me the details of the piano especially the height and intended selling price? Thanks!

[Steppy]

ammonite:

Hi steppy,


Can you pm me the details of the piano especially the height and intended selling price? Thanks!

pm sent!

[ammonite]

Hi steppy, not sure why I can't use the reply function for pm. The piano is too high to go under our wall mirror - my only free wall away from the windows. Thanks for the prompt reply though! I hope you find a good home for your piano soon!

[rq1111]

Hi all,


Just to share.

Yesterday, I visited PIANOMASTER and I saw a new model for Petrof which is P118. It is smaller model and the price is cheaper than Yamaha U1. The sound of P118 is good! If this model is there during my selection, I might have bought that model.

P125 is still better though but the different in prices is quite a sum which I consider that P118 is worth buying.

That’s all I want to share.

[ammonite]

yes, it has a nice tone. Just bought it. It was more than what I had budgeted for, and in truth, the Hailun was also very nice for its price tag. In the end, I was won over by its tone. I hope the singing tone will really last as well as the dealer claims. I did listen to the P125 as well, but I find that I actually prefer the lighter tone of the P118 plus I have a small apartment, don’t need a big sound. But for those who like to play dramatic pieces, the P125 will definitely be better.


Would like to thank all of you for sharing your insights and experiences, and giving me the courage to step into the shops! It has been quite fascinating comparing the sounds and tones, though the price-tag comparison bit was quite stressful, haha.

[pianobabe]

Hi steppy,

Can pm me the details of your kawai piano? thanks.

[my_little_rainbow]

hi, i am looking for used piano for my child.

pls PM me if you have one avail. tks.

[sheany]

i have one yamaha digital piano in perfect condition with new keyboard changed 2 years back. $890 neg. if you r keen contact me at 98261245.