All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
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phankao:
how old is old?jedamum:
what is a 'refurbished antique' piano?
restored old piano.
why people will buy old on purpose and not new?
can it last? -
jedamum:
how old is old?phankao:
[quote=\"jedamum\"]what is a 'refurbished antique' piano?
restored old piano.
why people will buy old on purpose and not new?
can it last?[/quote]Quality is good. Sound and touch too. -
Old is seasoned, so if after x number of years it is still sounding good then chances are it won’t deteriorate much further
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Oh.thanks! I thought people usually won’t recommend buying of old piano.
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jedamum:
I thought people usually won't recommend buying of old piano.
If know how to choose & can 'hear' the quality of sound, then it's fine to buy old pianos.
For our case, with zero music background, gosh, very stressful because really no idea whether we would buy a lemon instead :nailbite: -
Parents, I see many of you are talking about acoustic piano. But have you considered digital piano? The technology behind digital piano has come a long way. Unless you’re willing to fork out a large amount of money for a high end acoustic piano and pay for care and maintenance, or have the know-how to select a good second hand acoustic piano, for much less $$$ you can get high end acoustic piano sound, touch and quality in brand new digital piano.
But you’ll have to try it and hear it out. Talk to the salesperson and get educated about the technology. I think you can make better comparison and assessment afterward. -
sleepy:
Related to the post I've just posted above, with digital piano price (and advancement in the technology) you now have the option to get a new piano. I know many of us here, including me, do not have music background. And so here are the risks -- investing in an acoustic piano is a long term investment -- spending $10k or more for a new one or $5k or more for a second hand one (1) we don't really know our kid's interest will sustain going forward (2) we're choosing a product costing thousands of dollars without much knowledge about it.jedamum:
I thought people usually won't recommend buying of old piano.
If know how to choose & can 'hear' the quality of sound, then it's fine to buy old pianos.
For our case, with zero music background, gosh, very stressful because really no idea whether we would buy a lemon instead :nailbite:
With digital piano option, I think the risks above reduce greatly. But do go and try it out. 'Hear', feel and compare the diff between an acoustic piano and a digital one. I know we can't really 'hear' the diff, but that's just exactly what I think we should end up - i.e. not hearing the diff between them. Many of the digital pianos are exam grade too.
Plus digital piano is much more versatile. It can be hooked up to the computer to produce music, different sound/tones, learning system etc.
But do try it out, get educated and compare.
Enjoy your exploration. -
greenwich157:
I never like Digital Piano. Even those with the \"real-touch\". Aiyah, nothing beats the feel of a real piano, lah.Parents, I see many of you are talking about acoustic piano. But have you considered digital piano? The technology behind digital piano has come a long way. Unless you're willing to fork out a large amount of money for a high end acoustic piano and pay for care and maintenance, or have the know-how to select a good second hand acoustic piano, for much less $$$ you can get high end acoustic piano sound, touch and quality in brand new digital piano.
But you'll have to try it and hear it out. Talk to the salesperson and get educated about the technology. I think you can make better comparison and assessment afterward. -
Agree with Phankao, nothing, nothing beats the real piano. It is really a skill, and one can only truly appreciate the skill and art of piano playing when it comes from a good ol’ piano, not something electronic. Having said that, there is a place for the digital piano, and that is in pop. It lends a sound to this genre.
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greenwich157:
Hi Greenwich, are you using a digital piano at home? Which model is good, ie. sounds and feels the same as an acoustic?
With digital piano option, I think the risks above reduce greatly. But do go and try it out. 'Hear', feel and compare the diff between an acoustic piano and a digital one. I know we can't really 'hear' the diff, but that's just exactly what I think we should end up - i.e. not hearing the diff between them. Many of the digital pianos are exam grade too.
Plus digital piano is much more versatile. It can be hooked up to the computer to produce music, different sound/tones, learning system etc.
But do try it out, get educated and compare.