All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
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Hailun HL125 seems to have loads of good reviews. But when i checked the Piano review.com, Weber seems to have a better rating than Hailun.
Is anybody out there using Weber? The more I searched, the more curious I am. Why is it that there seems like nobody ever make a review about Weber? :slapshead:
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U1 japan is abt 9k plus… i think can pay installment right ?
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micollh:
U1 japan is abt 9k plus.. i think can pay installment right ?
If you are not in a hurry, do wait till the Annual Music Fair (think is somewhere during April - June period). Yamaha usually have good offers during the Music Fair. Even if the price is the same, they will throw in more freebies. I bought my new U1 last May for less than SGD 8K, plus 2 years free tuning, cover, 6 years warranty and 2 chairs (one original, another adjustable). -
Oh My Gosh:
Oh My Gosh, the U1 is made in Japan ? is it good?micollh:
U1 japan is abt 9k plus.. i think can pay installment right ?
If you are not in a hurry, do wait till the Annual Music Fair (think is somewhere during April - June period). Yamaha usually have good offers during the Music Fair. Even if the price is the same, they will throw in more freebies. I bought my new U1 last May for less than SGD 8K, plus 2 years free tuning, cover, 6 years warranty and 2 chairs (one original, another adjustable). -
micollh:
Oh My Gosh, the U1 is made in Japan ? is it good?[/quote]I was in a great dilemma when I decided to get it. I brought my 6 years old girl shopping, passed by Yamaha, decided to walk in and she love the U1 piano from so many other pianos (even though she had not started any piano lessons). Somehow, I didnt know what got into me but when I see the sparkle in her eyes, I decided to get it for her. Then I started sourcing for a piano teacher for her (I may be the only dummy who buy a piano before my kid had any piano lessons). I am just a typical middle-class, then my husband almost fainted when I told him back home. Costs, commitments and most importantly, there is no place in our home, except the living room just outside the toilet!Oh My Gosh:
[quote=\"micollh\"]U1 japan is abt 9k plus.. i think can pay installment right ?
If you are not in a hurry, do wait till the Annual Music Fair (think is somewhere during April - June period). Yamaha usually have good offers during the Music Fair. Even if the price is the same, they will throw in more freebies. I bought my new U1 last May for less than SGD 8K, plus 2 years free tuning, cover, 6 years warranty and 2 chairs (one original, another adjustable).
So now it stands against the wall outside the toilet, but I have no regrets. My girl enjoys the piano lessons and her \"baby\" cos I bought and registered the piano under her name. She had learnt for the past 6 months and the teacher says she is ready for grade 1 exam this July/ September. As someone without music background, I do not know if it is good, but I am just enjoy seeing her play happily And she practises everyday without fail. Even for whatever reason she could not play for the day, she will practise 2 rounds the next day. So I keep my fingers crossed that this interests last... -
Byusmommie:
Tried out the 2 Webers at Christofori's warehouse showroom. Mechanism was good, and I almost decided to buy the walnut-coloured one. Think I went there at least twice, or maybe 3 times, to evaluate, and played the same tunes on them, within a span of one or two weeks. Both Webers sounded good and crisp at first, then later sounded out of tune. Bass notes lacked body as well, so out of the selection list they went.Hailun HL125 seems to have loads of good reviews. But when i checked the Piano review.com, Weber seems to have a better rating than Hailun.
Is anybody out there using Weber? The more I searched, the more curious I am. Why is it that there seems like nobody ever make a review about Weber? :slapshead:
Thanks all for the kind reply. -
reddiechan:
Hmm.. I had a 2nd-hand Weber for some 14 years before I traded it in when I bought another 2nd-hand piano. I was quite happy with it. My girl used it for practising even for her G8 exam.
Tried out the 2 Webers at Christofori's warehouse showroom. Mechanism was good, and I almost decided to buy the walnut-coloured one. Think I went there at least twice, or maybe 3 times, to evaluate, and played the same tunes on them, within a span of one or two weeks. Both Webers sounded good and crisp at first, then later sounded out of tune. Bass notes lacked body as well, so out of the selection list they went.Byusmommie:
Hailun HL125 seems to have loads of good reviews. But when i checked the Piano review.com, Weber seems to have a better rating than Hailun.
Is anybody out there using Weber? The more I searched, the more curious I am. Why is it that there seems like nobody ever make a review about Weber? :slapshead:
Thanks all for the kind reply. -
phankao:
Hmm.. I had a 2nd-hand Weber for some 14 years before I traded it in when I bought another 2nd-hand piano. I was quite happy with it. My girl used it for practising even for her G8 exam.[/quote]The learner pianist usually doesn't quite bother with which piano's being used, until a certain level of appreciation/requirement is reached, or when the time comes for evaluation of choices. I used a really old short 2nd-hand piano for practising up to G8 too, when I was young, but it wasn't until now that I have to choose a piano for my little one, that I had to open up my eyes and senses to make a balanced choice.
Tried out the 2 Webers at Christofori's warehouse showroom. Mechanism was good, and I almost decided to buy the walnut-coloured one. Think I went there at least twice, or maybe 3 times, to evaluate, and played the same tunes on them, within a span of one or two weeks. Both Webers sounded good and crisp at first, then later sounded out of tune. Bass notes lacked body as well, so out of the selection list they went.reddiechan:
[quote=\"Byusmommie\"]Hailun HL125 seems to have loads of good reviews. But when i checked the Piano review.com, Weber seems to have a better rating than Hailun.
Is anybody out there using Weber? The more I searched, the more curious I am. Why is it that there seems like nobody ever make a review about Weber? :slapshead:
Thanks all for the kind reply.
Mechanism-wise, Yamaha is still our favourite. But not all yamahas are created equal - a friend with children playing at advanced levels chose a brand-new U3, but was disappointed with the sound quality, yes, even with 131cm height, made in Japan quality. She went on to buy another yamaha grand piano from the showroom. In fact, that's the recommendation by some - because pianos at the showroom are around 1 to 2 years of age, and the sound would be somehow more 'mature'. -
reddiechan:
Personally, Yamaha is my favourite too. I always compare the touch/feel/tone of any piano I am buying to that of the Yamaha pianos that I've loved playing, altho' so far I've not bought a Yamaha for myself to use.
Mechanism-wise, Yamaha is still our favourite. But not all yamahas are created equal - a friend with children playing at advanced levels chose a brand-new U3, but was disappointed with the sound quality, yes, even with 131cm height, made in Japan quality. She went on to buy another yamaha grand piano from the showroom. In fact, that's the recommendation by some - because pianos at the showroom are around 1 to 2 years of age, and the sound would be somehow more 'mature'. -
Fiuh... Piano searching is really time consuming.. I was also one of the faithful fans of Yamaha. My belated Dad bought me a Yamaha years ago. It's almost 20 years already and still sounds nice in my humble ears. Yet, today, me and hubby decided to get our son a \"China-made family\" of Petrof. After sleepless nites of searching the reviews in the net and several days hunting and meeting and \"feeling\" the Pianos of several brands, we end up purchasing a Rosler R126. It's a bit of an 'instinctive' buys I must admit. From my search of reviews, I never came out with Rosler. But when I heard and touch it in the Piano Master at Geylang this afternoon, I know I want it and it just feels 'right'. Fingers crossed!!! :imanangel: I really hope it is a fine piano and our son will enjoy everytime he practise on it. Is anybody ever use this brand and any comments or reviews?
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Any idea how much it costs for piano tuning? thanks.
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phankao:
Hmm.. I had a 2nd-hand Weber for some 14 years before I traded it in when I bought another 2nd-hand piano. I was quite happy with it. My girl used it for practising even for her G8 exam.[/quote]
I'm bought HL125 less that 18 months now the bass sound and upper sound are same tunes. In fact I dun buy china piano. Is because they cheaper and got a lot of good feedback when I try and buy that I know the result. But I sister she Wagner piano was buy from Malaysia until now almost 3 years the sound is nice and got random.reddiechan:
[quote=\"Byusmommie\"]Hailun HL125 seems to have loads of good reviews. But when i checked the Piano review.com, Weber seems to have a better rating than Hailun.
Is anybody out there using Weber? The more I searched, the more curious I am. Why is it that there seems like nobody ever make a review about Weber? :slapshead:
Thanks all for the kind reply.
Tried out the 2 Webers at Christofori's warehouse showroom. Mechanism was good, and I almost decided to buy the walnut-coloured one. Think I went there at least twice, or maybe 3 times, to evaluate, and played the same tunes on them, within a span of one or two weeks. Both Webers sounded good and crisp at first, then later sounded out of tune. Bass notes lacked body as well, so out of the selection list they went. -
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Choosing your piano should be a pleasant experience. It’s an event that the whole family can get involved in and enjoy making a selection. But before you do anything, you should first decide whether you want a upright or a grand piano. Second whether it would be an acoustic or a digital piano. Finally, decide how much you want to spend. Now, we can start a journey to finding a suitable piano for you.
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Hi, we are planning to start DS 6yo for 1 to 1 piano lessons. Have not found teacher yet and searching for a piano. DH and me do not have music background and really don’t know what to look for in a piano.
We do not intend to splurge so what is a good budget to look at for a decent piano to last a few years (DD will start maybe 1 year later). We are not looking at exams for the kids.
is 3K reasonable ?
is there anything in that range ? We are ok with 2nd hand piano too or show room pieces.
which brand can we look at in that range ?
Someone recommended Schumann.
Would appreciate your advise as we are really clueless. TIA -
Javkeschan:
please guys, do not buy second hand piano if you dun have the money. do you know second hand piano cost more than a brand new one when it comes to repair cost, tunings, repairs etc???Hi
My son has been learning piano for a year. Last year, when he just started learning piano, I bought a Yamaha keyboard to let him practice. I did not decide to buy a piano then as I do not know whether he is really interested in playing the piano.
Lately, his piano teacher has requested that we buy one if he intends to go for piano exam. Hence I would like to buy a second hand yahama U1. Anyone intend to sell his piano?
Also, anyone interested to buy yahama keyboard?
Regards
Bored mum
do you know rust can spread to the rest of the components inside and not visible to customer when purchasing it?
read up this page http://sg.yamaha.com/en/news_events/notice/notice_for_customers/ -
the answer is so simple,
casio main market is what? watches right?
Yamaha main market is what? besides motor vehicles, the next market is making of musical instruments.
bam! there goes your answer! -
Ramien Yew Jia Jun:
Well, when you consider budget, ie. you have $1000 and buy the best Yamaha you can afford vs best Casio you can afford.... it's not so simple anymore.the answer is so simple,
casio main market is what? watches right?
Yamaha main market is what? besides motor vehicles, the next market is making of musical instruments.
bam! there goes your answer! -
mamii:
Same sentiment.Hi, we are planning to start DS 6yo for 1 to 1 piano lessons. Have not found teacher yet and searching for a piano. DH and me do not have music background and really don't know what to look for in a piano.
We do not intend to splurge so what is a good budget to look at for a decent piano to last a few years (DD will start maybe 1 year later). We are not looking at exams for the kids.
is 3K reasonable ?
is there anything in that range ? We are ok with 2nd hand piano too or show room pieces.
which brand can we look at in that range ?
Someone recommended Schumann.
Would appreciate your advise as we are really clueless. TIA
My kid learning piano now, 1 to 1 at Cristofori. He enjoyed his lesson with his teacher so far.
I need to get a piano too, first, budget around 3 K but heard 3K is hard to get reasonably good one. So i upped my budget to 5K............i have yet to shop. Can anyone of u feedback what u bought which is so far so good? I do not want to splurge further as i worry kid won't want to play after 2, 3 years down the road. He’s 6ish now. Actually am learning too………but very hard for me, hands, eyes, legs all cannot coordinates almost want to give up!
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HI ksks3mum, did you check with his teacher what would fit your budget ?
I think U1 is 9K, not sure if i am right.