Do not compromise on the quality of the instrument ! A piano, even for a
beginner, should be of sufficient quality to make him want to play ! If
you're limited in your budget, if you do not want to invest a significant amount not knowing if your child is continue or not learning, we advise
you in a first time buying a digital piano which has the advantages to be
in tune, to have the touch and sound of the piano nearby. Better is a
good digital piano than a bad traditional piano, even if the first never
replace the latter.
Always the instrument appraised by a specialist, this will avoid many inconveniences.
Choose a piano of good Asian quality if for use as beginner or exercise,
an European piano if you're looking for musical quality and aesthetic
beauty of the furniture.
Do not buy a piano because it is "beautiful" (moldings, candles), it usually means that the instrument dates from before World War I and it may be technically too old. The value of an instrument is consistent
with the quality of its construction.
Piano new or used, be aware of the potential life of your purchase. An European piano has a good quality life expectancy of about 70 years
before beeing repaired, a piano Japanese series about 40 years and
now coming to market pianos great Chinese series whose lifetime
exceeds not more than 20 years. If an old piano sixty years has not
been fully restored, it is no longer valid and the fees restoration can be
very high.
The advantage of second-hand pianos is that you get marks most renowned. Choose a brand that enjoys a certain reputation is a
guarantee of quality.
Always check with the dealer if the after sales service is assured and
quality, if the guarantee is serious.
For skilled salesman, you begin to find quality instruments from the following prices:
1.the used upright pianos from 2500 €, grand pianos from 8000 €.
2.the new upright pianos from 4000 € and grand pianos to from
13.000 €.
Beware of big discounts or European brands at low prices.
The making of Western Europe began to uprights 8,000 € and grand
pianos to 30.000 €.
The making of Japanese / Korean begins for uprights 4,000 € and
grand pianos to 12,000 €.
Anyway, take your time before deciding because it is a purchase that
you will probably do only once in your life !
J. WAUTERS
1830