All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
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Has anyone bought 2nd hand piano from Jesley Piano? Any feedbacks (positive and negative). Thinking of getting one piano from them
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I know of a few who have bought from Jesley and so far so good.
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I’m letting go my Asahi Piano which is less than 10years old and also can last till grade 8 because of the height of 121cm.
Please PM me direct.
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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. -
There is China made Hailun, most models of the brand new ones will fall within your budget. Or get a 2ndhand Japanese model, should be able to find one within your budget too
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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/ -
Hi, anybody know abt this brand of piano, Paco or Feinton? Made in North Korea using Japanese parts.
Please advise. Thanks. -
NICKW:
For the past few days, I have visited a few used piano shops and every shop gives different opinions.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/
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 all, I'm new here and would like to seek advices from all of you
- What is the reasonable price for a brand new K3 Kawai
- Since Raffles Piano has moved recently, how can I contact them (especially the well-known expert Alvin) for information about Sauter
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Smakul,
I have been looking at the K3 for my 2 kids too. The one I tried playing was at Robert Piano (centerpoint) and the listed price was about $8.3k+. The sales lady is Jessie, I believe.
I do play quite a bit myself on a Kawai grand and have developed some Kawai likings over the years. They are a tad heavier than the Yamahas but are very precise and clear, good practise pianos in general. The K3 upright definitely felt heavier than a U1 and has good overall dynamics and imho, and will be a good starter piano for the kids. It is also cheaper. It will take them to grade 8 (and even Dip, if you wanna push).
I am at the same time also considering some 2nd hand Jap imports like the K55 (pre-10 years) or the U3A (20+ years). Younger K55s should see the kids to Dip. piano pretty much. The U3 are older but are lovely, reallylovely to listen to. :love:
Have fun piano-shopping.