Sorry one more thing is, i should have invest in a piano tuner for review cos the piano is still Under warranty. They can fix the issue before I take over the piano from seller. Cos the warranty is non transferable.
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RE: All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
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RE: All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
I am new in learning piano and this is for a forum user…“happy piano”
Just some experience to share…
I went in search for piano in second hand shop in IMM Jurong east and lots of them are old pianos but reconditioned.
Talked to the lady and one thing that strikes me is that buying 2nd hand is usually seasoned players. But I thought maybe is sales talk.
The nice lady gave me a sheet that said looking by the serial number you can see the year manufactured.
I have to wait for a few More weeks before new Shipment comes so I bid her farewell and thinking I shall visit later.
So I search the web and tried to go to another shop. I only target Yamaha cos it has Good resell value and quality is there.
I came across a u3 selling very cheap because the owner is leaving but failed to get that.
Then among massive search content I spotted a yus5 on sale since last year. I contacted the seller and she turned out to be a piano teacher. She stayed very far and suggest me to try out in plaza Singapura. I went there And tried u1, u3 and yus5 and rule out buying any second hand u1
Between yu5 and u3 there was 2000 price difference and yu5 is selling 14900 without discount (if there were discount it will be 12900)
The seller offered 9000 for a 2008 piano which is about 3-4 yr old
If I buy I will forgo warranty.
I was excited and bought that. Paid 50 deposit and Asked the seller to prepare a contract so that I can wired her the full amount. Fix the date and wait for piano to be delivered.
Tip 1 if you set your mind to learn piano, buy a good one and stayed for life - I am planning to play although I let my daughter learn, I wish to learn since young
Tip 2 always ask a reviewer to test out piano for you. I should have ask a piano tuner to review the piano. Many things can go wrong like brass string and my current tuner said I was lucky that my piano has a accurate tone and able to sustain at bass. I can spend more than 9000 to fix the piano! But luckily it’s only the middle paddle that is wrong. I said lucky because many things can go wrong.
Tip 3 if I have spotted the problem I could have bargain down price. The teacher can’t offer lower than 9000. But I managed to ask her pay for the delivery as goodwill.
Tip 4 use Yamaha delivery agent. They specialise in delivery piano. I called out Yamaha to find out their contacts.
Tip 5 if you can wait, search for 2nd hand Yamaha brand. The teacher’s tuner said u3 no good, I am not sure why. But i really love yu5 for its tone. Just visited a friend and played her u1 and so much difference.
But it will be rare find if u can find another yu5.
Tip 6 try out in Yamaha show room. Try all piano even grand. Ask a person who learn piano to try as well but listen to yr heart and ignore the price first.
Tip 7 if you can’t find it, use 2nd hand store. Visit at least three and get the best service /price. They at least guarantee piano for a few years. But most piano may be 10-20 yrs
Tip 9 most 10 yrs or more yamaha piano is 4.5 k and above. Look into the web for reviews.
Given a second chance I will not spend 8800 for a new Yamaha u1. I will rather spend the same amount for an excellent sound piano. Maybe silly but I love the bass.
Anyway I will tune it ever 6 months. Since my daughter is learning. She needs correct pitch and tone. -
RE: All About Piano Maintenance & Tuning
A nice yahama guy told me not to used hungry hippo to dehumid the piano. Cos when the ‘hippo’ is full, it will circulate humid air. He suggest usin silicone jel and change them out once in a while
Just to share ways of taking care of yr piano. -
RE: Fairfield Methodist Primary
Anyone has girls in dancing Eca? My daughter like dancing, can start eca earlier?
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RE: Fairfield Methodist Primary
Hi pennytnp, my girl is Kelly...
besides ksks3mum, i am not a christina and i went to ballot by luck...
if you stay more than 1KM, i guess the chances are low, i stayed <1KM
As for afterschool care, i missed Q for that Aldersgate, fortunately stay with MIL to take care of kid after school but transport arrange school bus $80 per month. -
RE: Fairfield Methodist Primary
I am new too. My kid is in 1b
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RE: All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
I was thinking of sinking a reasonably amount money for a good sounding piano. Maybe a 2nd hand u3 and as for HO, err frankly I prefer jap made. Just like cars