However, unlike a luxury automobile, which only is problem free for 5-10 years, pianos can go problem free for over 50 years, making buying preowned the only logical choice.  Here is another example of wealth evaporation.  In our current collection we have a Steinway model B which would sell for nearly $200,000 brand new. It is now under $50,000 and is flawless!

Be a good steward with your hard earn money and decide to own a preowned piano, particularly when it comes to brands which have steep price tags, such as Steinway and Yamaha. 

A new Spirio system cost in excess of $15,000. Spirio systems can be controlled by an iPad/iPhone. PianoDisc pioneered this tech nearly two decades ago and are the industry leaders!  

Unlike Disklavier, QRS and Spirio you can stream for FREE! 24/7, 365 stream classical, jazz, popular, vintage favorites, musicals, theme, country, sacred, etc.. There is even a Christmas station!  There are NO subscription fees! There are NO commercials. This is a FREE service to PianoDisc owners!

Call, text or email Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay to schedule to audition this and countless other new and/or preowned Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai, Boston or Essex pianos.

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There are two Yamaha manufacturing plants which are known for producing Yamaha’s highest quality pianos located in America and Japan. 

New, this Yamaha studio piano would sell for $8000. At just $4995, this is a great opportunity to own a Yamaha produced in a desirable factory. 

If you are shopping for a new or preowned Yamaha, Kawai, Steinway, Boston, Essex, or any other quality Piano visit Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay.

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In 2000, Kawai introduced a hand crafted,  limited production, fewer than 100 per year; Shigeru Kawai. 

New, this limited edition SK-2 grand piano with burlwood accents and custom legs/lyre retails for nearly $100,000. At just $45,000 this is a tremendous opportunity to own a truly exceptional instrument at a fraction of its new cost.  

Shigeru Kawai pianos are directly compared to Steinway, Bechstein, Bluthner, Sauter, Fazioli, Estonia, Steingraeber & Söhne, Grotrian, August Förster, Mason & Hamlin, Petrof, Schimmel and the other world’s leading piano manufacturers. 

If you are searching for a quality new or preowned piano in Tampa Bay, call, text, or email Dave today to schedule your visit. 

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Look at the difference in wood density!  Home remodelers, say that sparks fly when they try to cut into a 2 x 4 from the late 1800s, early 1900s.  Viewing the photo below, you can see precisely why.  

Steinway’s golden age, the period between the turn of the century through the 1950s is considered by most to be the best pianos Steinway has ever produced!  

New, a white Steinway of this size will cost roughly $120,000 and it would not be nearly as good.  This golden age Steinway completely redone is an incredible value at $32,500

If you are searching for a preowned Steinway piano in Tampa Bay, visit Dave’s Piano Showroom, where you will find hundreds of new and pre-owned pianos. Be sure to call, email or text to schedule your visit!

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Additionally, Yamaha won the popularity contest.  Rather than place their pianos with obscure classical concert pianists, which 99% of people do not know; Yamaha placed their pianos in the hands of Lady Gaga, John Legend, Adele, Alicia Keys, and every other pop icon on the planet. 

With the advent of social media, hundreds of millions of eyeballs around the US and billions worldwide have been continuously inundated with images and videos of their favorite pop artist playing on Yamaha pianos, for the last 20 years. 

If you have always wanted a Steinway, but you thought it was out of your price range, Yamaha and Kawai ( the Japanese brands) offering new baby grand pianos from just over $15,000 as compared to Steinway’s entry level price being closer to $80,000, allows for preowned Steinway piano buyers to own a piece of nostalgic Americana, for a fraction of its new cost.  

This preowned model M Steinway & Sons is a perfect example. Own this incredible piece for nearly 80% off its new price tag!  If you are looking for a pre-in Steinway grand piano in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Saint Pete, Bradenton, and beyond, reach out to Dave today and schedule your visit to one of his convenient Tampa Bay showrooms.

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Materials

Golden Age Steinways took advantage of old growth forest.  Ask any skilled carpenter with old home remodeling experience, about how an early 1900s 2×4 compares with a modern one and you will be shocked by their response. I certainly was.

The carpenter I spoke with, said a nail can barely penetrate the surface of an old growth 2×4. I tried cutting into it with a saw and sparks flew, he said.

Workmanship

Turn of the century America saw the most talented and skilled craftsmen.  Steinway builders fra this era produced pianos at the highest standard ever seen.  The 1900s – 1950s American worker was far superior to the modern American day worker.  This is self-evident in today’s society.  A tradesman or hourly employee who is principled and takes pride in their work is rare these days, but was standard during this period in history. 

Ownership and Design

Steinway & Sons has changed hands many, many times.  Steinway sold to CBS IN 1972, then to Rogers Organs in 1985, again to Selmer in 1995 and then to Paulson & Co. in 2013.  Where to next?  

If this pattern continues Steinway is about due to be sold. Who will be the next to own Steinway?  Will it be to a Chinese company next? 

Your guess is good as mine. 

In the 1962 Steinway released Teflon bushings in their pianos. This practice ended two decades later, in 1982. I will not go into detail here, but I would recommend typing in “Teflon bushings Steinway”into a search engine and reading up on it.  To this day, it is considered by many to be the worst stain on Steinway’s reputation.  

It is easy to see why Golden Age Steinways are so sought after by master piano rebuilders. They are marvelous platforms with which to work.  This LX from 1907 was an absolute labor of love!  My team spent countless hours over nearly 12 months. 

All of the major components i.e. the rim, cast iron plate, soundboard and bridge have been fully restored and maintained!  The action is all new and upgraded to what Steinway uses in their most expensive models built in Hamburg, Germany.  This Renner action is considered to be the best available in the world today and is ultra responsive, with an incredible depth of travel. 

If this piano was sold new today, it would sell for upwards of $200,000. At just $68,000 this is not only a remarkable piano, but a remarkable offering. Call, email, or text to schedule your visit to view this and hundreds more quality new, preowned and fully restored pianos.

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These typically sell for upwards of $18,000!  At just $10,900 this is a terrific opportunity to own a flawless piano while saving thousands!

If you are looking for a Steinway, Kawai, Boston or Essex, baby grand piano in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, Saint Pete or beyond; visit Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay to view hundreds of new and preowned pianos like this one!

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In 1991, Steinway chose Kawai to build their new Boston piano line to compete with the likes of Yamaha. 

Kawai, however is most known for their innovative actions.  Kawai essentially solved for the inevitable sticky key with the advert of ABS  actions parts. This material was shown to be 50% stronger than wood and resist moisture and swelling 30 times better than wood; making it an ideal material, especially for more humid environments, such as Florida. 

New, a model like this retails for nearly $7000.  Just $2950, this is an incredible value!  Call Dave and schedule your visit today to see this and hundreds more new and preowned pianos in Tampa Bay.

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Today, it is very clear; Yamaha’s plan to place their pianos in conspicuous places, amongst the most popular musicians of the day would be would ultimately prove to be the successful formula for programming the masses. 

There is very little talk about Steinway today. John Legend, Alicia Keys, Elton John, Adele, Lady Gaga, and any other pop icon will be found playing on Yamaha pianos. 

Like all pianos, Yamahas depreciate tremendously.  In fact, because Yamaha has cashed in on their good name in the way of high new retail prices, Yamaha pianos more quickly depreciate than other brands which are less known and therefore do not artificially inflate the retail cost of their pianos. 

New, an American or Japanese made Yamaha upright piano like this would cost $7000-$8000.  This piano is available for only $3500!  If you are looking for a quality piano, but do not want to break the bank visit Dave’s Piano Showroom of Tampa Bay.

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Young Chang has been a major producer of pianos since 1956.  In the 1980 – 2000s, Young Chang was the choice by many discerning pianists, which required max value for their dollar. 

New 5’ Young Chang baby grand pianos sell for nearly $15,000. At just $4950 this is a tremendous value.

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