Almost since the first piano was built, manufacturers have been trying to make it smaller. This has been no easy task, because good tone in a piano requires certain minimums in length of string and size of soundboard. First, the size of the original grand piano was cut by the use of ...
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Shop Wisely: It’s An Investment
A piano is an extremely complicated mechanism that depends on the proper distribution of tremendous weight, top-quality materials, impeccable craftsmanship, and unflagging care to produce good music. Unlike some musical instruments, the piano has profited greatly in tone and performance as a result of recent technological improvements, and modern pianos are far superior ...
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Questions To Ask
When you begin your inspection of a piano, look at the back. There will be five or six vertical posts that serve as stays against the frame, giving added strength to resist the tremendous pull of the strings inside. The posts should be heavy and strong enough to provide adequate support in proportion ...
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Dealing With A Dealer
Once you've decided on your piano, inspect the warranty. A reasonable warranty covers a five-to-ten-year period under one owner only. It does not cover tuning or action regulation, and may not extend to the finish. Find out if the purchase price includes the bench and delivery. Beware of "special deals;" a real bargain ...
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Buying A Used Piano
If you decide to buy a used piano from a private party, enlist the aid of a tuner-technician. There's often a fine line between a "real find" in a used piano and a piece of junk. And that fine line may take the form of a hairline crack in a vital part of ...
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