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Nov 12, 20 new orleans nov 6, 20 home to the rodrigue gallery, sheraton new orleans hotel is continuing its partnership with famed artist george rodrigue by adding the rodrigue steinway blue dog piano to its collection. The parlor concert grand the steinway model c is a smaller version of the concert grand model d piano. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. This process guarantees that each key will return to its original position immediately after being activated. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes.

The steinway grand is the gold standard of musical instruments, representing over 160 years of dedication to craftsmanship and uncompromised expression. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. On steinway grand pianos the serial number can be found on the cast iron plate between the tuning pins above the keyboard. As an aid to those buying a used steinway, i have listed all models of steinway piano made in new york city since the firms inception in 1853, serial numbers and corresponding years of manufacture, and a discussion of two issues that frequently arise in connection with used steinways.

Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Have you ever wondered how much a steinway piano costs. The piano is fresh out of the factory with no previous owners. He started in the piano business as a teenager, worked at yamaha, and became the first in japan to completely. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a pianos value. Each year sees new artcase pianos from steinway, and they are truly stunning. Experience the quality craftsmanship of generations of grand pianos. The official guide to steinway pianos amadeus kehl, roy f. The creator of the worldrenowned blue dog series used a 100year old steinway model a grand piano as his canvas to create an. Serial numbers for some early production may span more than one year. Buying a used piano, and the price you should expect to pay.

Find your steinway pianos age with the serial number. Steinways new york factory photos business insider. A 20, steinway model b grand piano with a black case. We are americas largest independent steinway rebuilder. Pianos are complicated instruments comprised of several moving parts that collectively contribute to the overall sound. Now comparable to the model b, in its time the model c was referred to as a semiconcert grand and was a very popular model during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sell my steinway piano we buy steinways instant price. A blue book can only provide an estimate of the value, yet it is a great starting point. Why pianists care about the steinway sale the new yorker. The piano forums are an online community of piano lovers including piano industry professionals, concert artists, recording artists, technicians, dealers, manufacturers, and thousands of enthusiastic amateur pianist. Steinways rebuilt steinway upright pianos steinway grand pianos we are americas largest steinway grand piano rebuilder and steinway retailer. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples.

Some suspect that these sites are even run offshore their pages often read like emails from a distant prince offering you an inheritance in exchange for your credit card information. As such, pianos vary greatly in quality depending on the craftsmanship that went into construction. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. Knowing the fair market value of kawai pianos is useful to sellers, buyers and owners.

If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new pianos or current resale market value of used pianos, any brand, right now. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. Piano stores nyc steinway pianos new york city piano. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today to ensure our uncompromising standards of quality, in turn ensuring that the steinway piano remains the peerless instrument of uncompromising expression. His first workshop in america was in a small loft at the back of 85 varick street in the borough of manhattan in new york city. This blog post will focus on some key piano features and. Tennessee, and also has been responsible for care of my own steinway in my home. These brand names listed here are of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the years shown here. Piano appraisal service piano appraisal piano values.

Steinway proceeded to make over 3,000 victory vertical pianos designed specifically for troops in battle between 1941 and 1953. A piano may seem like a simple instrument, but it is anything but. A grand guide to buying a used steinway piano is designed to assist you in your journey in selecting a genuine used steinway pianofrom learning about how a steinway is built and rebuilt, to what makes a steinway a genuine steinway and what factors to consider when shopping the usedsteinway market. Steinway piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. While the appraiser may be an expert in rendering the valuation, the information supplied is what we must base our piano appraisal on. It is also a symbol of old world craftsmanship combined. Kawai, or steinway pianos, brands that have attained nearcommodity status in the piano business. Can steinway lure a new generation of piano lovers and. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example. The piano featured a bluedyed maple veneer adorned with more than 400. Certified preowned pianos direct from the new york factory. In 1836 heinrich englehard steinway built his first piano in the kitchen of his home in seesen, germany which is commonly reffered to as the kitchen piano. Kawai piano prices and value upright, grand new, used.

This chart documents list prices of these instruments at that time. Koichi kawai was always mechanically minded, inventing early on in life. Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today to ensure our uncompromising standards of quality, in turn ensuring that the steinway remains the peerless instrument of uncompromising expression. In advance buying a new piano whats in a name new piano. If youre looking for an appraisal of your steinway piano, a fair value. Prospective used piano buyers want to know something about them. A 20, steinway model b grand piano for sale with a black case and spade legs. The piano featured a blue dyed maple veneer adorned with more than 400 handcut motherofpearl stars and a gilded silver plate.

In advance buying a new piano whats in a name new piano considerations buying a used piano for what it its worth. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a piano s value. Steinway technicians use a small square with a preset weight to precisely check the weight and balance of each key. The piano featured a bluedyed maple veneer adorned with more than 400 handcut motherofpearl stars and a gilded silver plate. Piano buyer includes a chart, prices of used pianos, which was compiled after querying a number of piano technicians about their memories of comparable sales of pianos of various. While steinway pianos are considered by many to be the best of the piano brands, any piano thats been poorly maintained will always fetch a lower price. His older title the piano book has a wealth of information, but regarding used instruments, only broad, sweeping generalizations are discussed about pricingdepreciation. Well, nobody knows and the piano blue book sites wont say. Use the steinway piano serial numbers below to see the age of your piano. Can anyone tell me where i could get the book value of a steinway m using a serial number. Types and sizes of pianos the frame the action the hammers. These prices relate very well to current used piano prices.

It appears that they will sometimes use msrp or wholesale price sheets that are decades old. This is the best made american upright other than steinway. Cost of a steinway piano price chart and buyers guide. This book is a true treasure and it contains so many factual details of all. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. The closer something is to new, the easier it is to make reasonable assumptions, but an overwhelming number of requests that we get to place a value on something are a waste. Right away a new steinway piano is always going to win this challenge. Steinway narrated an audio tour of the new york factory, where he described the generationsold process of making a steinway grand piano. Get the peace of mind from knowing your used steinway is a true steinway a certified preowned steinway. Every steinway grand owner should have one of these books.

The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. For custom embroidery anything other than piano brand names call 8007924457. Piano buyer is a semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano. Faust harrison pianos steinways rebuilt steinway upright. A grand guide to buying a used steinway piano is designed to assist you in your journey in selecting a genuine used steinway piano from learning about how a steinway is built and rebuilt, to what makes a steinway a genuine steinway and what factors to consider when shopping the used steinway market. A reconditioned, 20, steinway model b grand piano for. In order to level the playing field for comparing prices, all prices in this guide are computed according to a uniform piano industry standard formula.

Can steinway lure a new generation of piano lovers and cultured achievers. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. Emboridered name, side slits, protectection from dust, fingerprints, sun, bangs. Our service strives to include the best international authorities in the acoustic piano fields. Speak with one of our piano experts to receive personalized recommendations from our vast inventory, or browse our pianos below. The making of a steinway grand piano, from start to finish open. The companys growth led to the opening of a factory in new york city, united states, and later a factory in hamburg, germany. Jul 01, 2011 the official guide to steinway pianos amadeus kehl, roy f. Well be unencumbered by digital piano, amplifier, microphones and wires because the library has a steinway grand piano for me to play. The piano featured a blue dyed maple veneer adorned with more than 400 handcut.

To determine the age of a steinway piano we need to first locate the serial number. Grand piano guide to steinway and industry standard sizes. Private labels are omitted refer to the manufacturer for house brands. This steinway model d, serial number 600,000 will be unveiled in 2015. The making of a steinway grand piano, from start to finish. Lettering is 2 high with your choice of thread colors.

Park avenue pianos is a leading reseller of steinway pianos, the finest and most timeless piano in the world, and functions as an independent company unrelated to steinway musical instruments, inc. The occasion is the first ladys reception for the arts. For steinway upright pianos you need to lift the pianos lid and look inside the piano, normally the serial number along with the model will be stamped in ink inside the piano, also on its harp. Information regarding the history of uprights and grand pianos and the different manufacturers is available on the blue book of pianos website. Fully rebuilt by our expert piano specialists, this instrument features a new solid spruce soundboard, new hard maple pinblock, a fully rebuilt action and much more. Then, as now, each steinway grand piano took a year to build, and it involved the work of many skilled craftspeople. Charles walter and sons make a very high quality console. Kawai, japans second largest piano manufacturer next to yamaha, was established in 1927 by koichi kawai and his partners in hamamatsu, japan. In 1941, the first victory vertical was dropped by parachute, complete with tuning equipment and instructions. Lieberman, is considered to be the ultimate treatise on the history of the steinway piano at m. We specialize in highend brands like steinway and carry upright pianos and grand pianos of all sizes, from concert grands to baby grands. It is for these reasons that over 19 out of 20 concert pianists choose the steinway grand piano and why the instrument remains at the heart of cultured homes the world over.