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Ask a Piano Teacher anything!
Hello,
May I know whether such a factor has any effect on its sound? Thinking whether to leave a 3-4" gap between the piano and the wall. -
RE: All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
Hey,
I bought my second hand piano from pianogallery. Some of their pianos there are in excellent condition despite their 25-30 years of age. 10yrs warranty so you dont have to worry… I advise you to bring a seasoned pianists along so he or she will be able to advise you regarding the sound.
Do enquire on their next stock taking and do rush once the stocks arrive! The yamaha U3 and Kawai K5s run out pretty quick. -
RE: All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers
Looking for piano teacher for adult (early 20s). Keen on taking exams and progressing asap… teacher must be motivated and flexible (i.e, skip grades if necessary).
PM if available -
RE: All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
MummyThreeStreams:
Inside is okay i guess.. no rusty parts and etc (im no technician to begin with!)I don't have feedback on Piano Gallery. but I use a U3 that's about 30 yo too. The U3 is an excellent piano. I agree with you about its character. Love the sound and touch.
I bought it a few years ago at about $3-$3.5 k. Maybe the one you saw is a bit newer than mine. What's the serial number? You can google the serial number for the age and the various U3 series online to see if that series has a history of problems.
I think the old yamahas are built to last several decades, if the are well taken care of. Did you take a good look inside? I'm not an expert, but I think the main risk is humidity damage to the soundboard. Can't think how else the piano can break down. If the strings snap or the keys become sticky, you can just replace the parts, not a problem. But if you have soundboard damage...
If i could recall correctly, the serial no is 30xxxxx(7 digits). What about yours? -
RE: All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
Has anyone purchased pianos from the piano gallery before?
I have set my sights on this excellent reconditioned yamaha U3 which gives out an amazing sound and touch unlike the other uprights ive tried. I instantly fell in love with it and it is approximately around 4.5k. It looks really new to the extend that i couldnt believe that this upright was dated to the 80s.
The only concern is that this particular set is approximately 30 years old so im worried whether it will be able to last in the long run. The dealer (piano gallery) offers a 10 year warranty on its soundboard and cast iron though.
I dont know whether the set is still available though. The sound is really good (not too bright or mellow, clear bass) and fantastic touch. Initially i was aiming for the U1 and K3 but this U3 set is clearly superior (they have all 3 in the showrooms a few days back!).
Now the question… is this a good deal? What are the odds of an acoustic breaking down on this age? And any feedback on piano gallery’s aftersale service?