All About Choosing and Buying Pianos

[Chattyirena]

Hi MusicArmor,


I’ve never been to Piano Gallery before, but a 10 year guaruantee sounds like a good deal to me…Quite a few people have assured me that pianos can last many decades even in Singapore’s weather conditions, and it’s very rare for strings or soundboards to break (as long as heater is left on 24/7 and termites don’t eat up the soundboard). However, heavily used pianos may need to have their hammers re-felted after a few decades, and for this is easily done for Yamaha pianos. I’ve been told it costs only about $1k+ to change the entire set of worn-out hammers on a U1 or U3, but that shouldn’t happen unless the piano is very heavily used… Just open the top and see how thick the felt is on the hammers, and use a brand new yamaha U3 as a point of comparison.

[Ticklesmum]

Can any one advise me on Samick pianos? Is Samick good enough for beginners? I’m thinking of getting a new upright exam model for my 5 year old.

[Oh My Gosh]

I just bought a brand new U1 (Japan assembled) from Yamaha. When it was delivered last week, out of curiousity, I decided to try online and check on its age. To my astonishment, the piano is assembled in 2009/2010. Is is common to get a brand new piano which is already almost-3 years old?

[jce]

Oh My Gosh:

Is is common to get a brand new piano which is already almost-3 years old?

Possible, may be old stock and 3 years is not very long considering the life span of a piano. The piano may have been brought in some time ago but demand was low. As long as a check was done to ensure everything is as it should be then I guess it's acceptable. Did you get it direct from Yamaha or a dealer?

[sushigal]

Hi


I have a Asahi Piano to let go. Piano is still in excellent condition.

Height: 121 cm
Color : Black
Price : S$1700 (neg)

Parts are from Japan and assemble in North Korea.

Tuned regularly. Heater is ON 24hours. It comes with adjustable height chair.

Piano is less than 10years old.

Viewing is at Sengkang. Buyer has to arrange your own transport.

This piano can last till Grade 8.

Reason for letting go is moving to a rental place and owner does not allow piano.

Please email me direct at [email protected]

[Oh My Gosh]

jce:

Oh My Gosh:

Is is common to get a brand new piano which is already almost-3 years old?

Possible, may be old stock and 3 years is not very long considering the life span of a piano. The piano may have been brought in some time ago but demand was low. As long as a check was done to ensure everything is as it should be then I guess it's acceptable. Did you get it direct from Yamaha or a dealer?

Direct from Yamaha.

[jce]

Hmm…I would have thought their turnover would be much faster.

[zero_mist]

Hi Hi


Needed some advice & feedback on these two cristofori models, JT 123 & UH 123.

Thks

[Village Girl]

Dear all


Is it a must to get metronome for beginner? My kids are grade 1 now but their teacher did not say hv to get that. But many of my friends said it is necessary.

[sushigal]

Hi


My girl already in her Grade 5. Have never used the metronome. Using metronome is for children not sure of their scales. It’s quite dependent and distracting.

Do not buy unless the piano teacher say so.