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 …
Schimmel pianos are handmade in Germany. As a result, they are rated higher than Yamaha and in the upper echelons of the quality scale, as are all German-made pianos. This is according to all piano connoisseurs and aficionados, such as Larry Fine, author of “The Piano Book”. If you are considering a Yamaha, Kawai, Boston, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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