Some believe black pianos are boring. Black is certainly more popular, with the selling ratio being somewhere between 50-75 to 1. This means for every 50-75 black pianos sold only one wood-tone or another finish is sold. New this piano was over $20,000! It was produced by the then world’s largest maker of pianos and …
Yamaha pianos are the most popular pianos today. Their cult following is not only limited to pop, jazz, and blues pianists. Ask any random person on the street what piano brand they have seen and they will inevitably reply Yamaha. Putting a product in the hands of celebrities, athletes and musicians is a well-known, incredibly …
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The C7 has been the piano of choice by mega-churches, innumerable universities, countless recording studios around the globe, on more pop/jazz stages, and in the homes of serious musicians than virtually any other model and brand of piano. The 7’6” length produces a massive overall tone and a prodigious bass thanks to an incredibly large …
Since 1927 Kawai has built some of the world’s finest pianos in Japan. Kawai’s quality of construction is so good, STEINWAY & SONS selected them to build their Boston series of pianos. Kawai is the same family-owned and operated company for 93 years! They do not build motorcycles, outboard motors, band instruments, jet skis, etc, …
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A new Steinway K-52 retails for nearly $50,000. Baldwin has always been Steinway’s chief American-made rival. Liberace, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, and others chose Baldwin as their performance piano. This spectacular Baldwin concert upright produces a sound that rivals a 7-foot semi-concert grand. If you are considering a Yamaha U5, Yamaha U3, or Yamaha U1 upright piano, …
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Since 1927 Kawai has been building some of the world’s finest pianos in Japan. Kawai and Yamaha pianos are equivalent and considered direct competitors. Unlike Yamaha, Kawai only builds pianos. Kawai does not build motorcycles, outboard motors, boats, band instruments, etc. This laser focus approach is likely the chief reason behind Steinway choosing Kawai to …
Steinway chose the world’s largest piano manufacturer (Pearl River) to build their Essex line of pianos, in the early 2000s. Only Kawai and Pearl River build pianos for Steinway. New Pearl River pianos start at $5000. At 50% off new pricing this is an excellent choice for a beginner pianist. If you are considering a …
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A new handmade Charles Walter cost nearly $20,000. At only $7,990 this new one is an incredible value. According to The Piano Book by Larry Fine, the Charles Walter console piano is superior to Steinway and Yamaha. Both of these legacy brands fail to build a “musical standout” in the 43-45” segment. However, CW achieves …
The most popular Yamaha baby grand today, is a Indonesian made 5’ baby grand, model GB1. This piano is criticized by most pianists and reviewers. Most feel the Japanese made GC1 is significantly better for just slightly more. A new DGC1 in spapele mahogany cost nearly $30,000! This 5’3” model at just $14,500 is a …
Do not spend $12,000 – $15,000 on a new Indonesian built, Yamaha 5’ GB1 baby grand piano! Not only do 5’ baby grand pianos sound lack luster in the middle/upper registers, and have a tubby bass, as a result of short strings and small soundboards; the GB1, 5’ Yamaha baby grand does not even …
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