Standard pianos have 88 keys (52 whites and 36 blacks), but why do they have so many? Is it a norm? Right since the piano’s invention, composers wrote various music for harpsichord having only 60 keys. It meant that everything is written was limited to the harpsichord’s five-octave range. Later, the 1st piano got invented …
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 sub 45” segment. However, CW achieves this remarkable top honor! Fine writes “Proof that a 43” piano can be made musical, and it’s …
Continue reading “Like NEW Charles Walter Upright Piano – $18,000 + NEW, Just $7,990!”
If you are looking at a new Yamaha GB1 with a Disklavier system, you should consider this like new one for half price! This is a non-gray market Yamaha piano, which means it was designed for the US market and was initially sold in the USA. This ensures Yamaha Corp. will always provide technical support …
Continue reading “Like NEW Yamaha GB1 Disklavier Baby Grand Piano – New $19,995, Now JUST $13,500”
Pianos do not get better with time. Unlike a Cello, violin, or other instruments which can last in theory for hundreds of years; pianos have a lifespan of 50-60 years. While the pinblock and action age only by usage, the curvature of the soundboard, which is necessary for tonal projection is a linear degradation and …
It is well known amongst people in the know that Baldwin was out of 1000 piano manufacturers in the USA at the turn of the century 1 of 5 standout brands; the other four being Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Knabe and Chickering. Baldwin was the only brand that truly gave Steinway & Sons a run …
Continue reading “Baldwin Grand Piano With iPad, iPhone, Android Player System – $16,900”
10 Year Manufacturer Warranty!!! In 2001 Steinway launched the Essex line of pianos, rather unsuccessfully. Some experts say Young Chang was not up to the task of producing a premium quality piano which Steinway required. In 2006 Steinway & Sons teamed up with the world’s largest manufacturer of pianos, Pearl River. Steinway chose Pearl River …
A preowned Yamaha baby grand piano often times is the quick easy solution when one is searching for a piano. They enjoy a good reputation, and so far as mass produced pianos go, construct adequate, consistent instruments. However, the industry in the last 10 years has evolved quite a bit. Yamaha has been and continues …
Continue reading “2023 Ritmüller Baby Grand – Winter White Edition – $16,900”
Historically, there are about a half dozen America piano manufacturers that built Steinway caliber instruments; Baldwin, Mason and Hamlin, Knabe, Chickering, Sohmer, and to a slightly lesser degree, and for reasons I will not get into at this time, Charles Walter and Everett. From nuts and bolts and overall fit and finish perspective, not to …
Continue reading “Baldwin Parlor Grand Piano – Model R – Handmade In America – Just $12500”
If you are looking for a like new Yamaha U1, Yamaha U3, Yamaha B1, Yamaha B2, Yamaha B3, Steinway, Kawai, Boston, Essex, Disklavier or Clavinova in Tampa Bay, St. Pete, Clearwater or beyond; but feel new piano pricing is outrageous, visit Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay. With hundreds of pianos in stock to choose …
Continue reading “Like New YAMAHA Piano – Originally Over $6000 – Now Just $2950!”
This piano has been completely restored to its original new condition, using a 100% hande made, German Renner action, and labor performed by skilled craftsmen. Renner actions are considered by the technical community to be the very best! Renner actions are traditionally reserved for the very best Hamburg Steinways. It was an extremely labor-intensive endeavor, …