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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. I took the link to the blue book and noticed the same thing as did teclado. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the. B the blue book kindle edition by schaum, john w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Lets now consider the most important variables that affect piano values.
Some pianos do not have serial numbers when they are manufactured as house brands for large retailers. The age of your piano is determined by the serial number. A keyboard features technology that plays the accompaniment for you, so you only play the melody. A used piano that has been disassembled, inspected, repaired as necessary with replacement of all worn or deteriorated parts, reassembled, tested and approved to at least the tolerances of a new piano of like manufacture is.
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Much of the information here is from the piano book by larry fine for a great source of additional information. We had already read some things about this particular brand but couldnt seem to find out anything else. Make a fast and informed decision concerning the purchase of an acoustic or digital piano. Many sites out there just arbitrarely make up the manufacturers pricing, at the bluebook of pianos we verify piano pricing through the manufacturer and request quaterly updates and will update our prices upon notification of. Get the peace of mind from knowing your used steinway is a true steinway a certified preowned steinway. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal, piano. The complete organ blue book is divided into three separate. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of.
Please note, this article was written back in 2009. I spent over 3 hours last night looking for some basic information about how much i should sell my small upright piano for. The cable piano company or simply cable company was an american piano manufacturing company founded by herman d. But, i did also note that the blue book doesnt list the pianos from the sejung line. Big blue book of intermediate piano solos volume 2. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. Chickering pianos for sale buy a chickering piano at pianomart. The bluebook of pianos has adopted the following definitions to help clarify the level of repairs on a piano.
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. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Used piano consumer guides the official bluebook of pianos. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their ebook of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. Incidentally, the buyer was a professional pianist, and he indeed knew to bring along a piano technician before gladly parting with his 1200 dollars. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value.
This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. If youre looking for an appraisal of your steinway piano, a fair value, and the steps needed to sell your piano for a cash offer, see below or call 18004638120. Big blue book of intermediate piano solos volume 2 hal leonard corp. The problem with these sites is that, unlike with automobiles, boats, motorcycles, and homes, pianos do not have titles that have to be registered. Pianos, particularly instruments more than a few years old, really have no default base value like the blue book valuati. These pianos are also advertised on the web by technicians, private parties, music stores teachers, and on auctions or liquidations. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. The firm was made up of a group of industry experts who tirelessly studied the science of piano manufacturing, constantly improving their instruments in order to offer the finest quality pianos possible. Piano name brand guide the free online piano price book. It also has pertinent information on piano pricing and discount information.
The ebook is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for. Full text of organ blue book 19851986 see other formats official organ valuation guide. How to determine the value of a used piano our pastimes. We were provided a unique opportunity to preserve an important piece of musical history in its final days. Give the gift of music to a family in search of a starter piano or an institution such as a church, school or retirement home in need of a piano. True blue book values are based on how much something like a car is sold for. Chickering pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. This book offers an uptodate list of prices of current pianos that are both new and used. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. This information can help guide you in making important decisions. Many sites out there just arbitrarely make up the manufacturers pricing, at the bluebook of pianos we verify piano pricing through the manufacturer and request quaterly updates and will update our prices upon notification of the manufacturer. Player piano values general playercare player pianos. At b natural pianos, we carry some of the biggest names in the piano world. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985.
Salvage value is what a dealer, technician, or rebuilder would pay for a piano that is essentially unplayable or unserviceable and in need of restoration. Get the peace of mind from knowing your used steinway is a true steinway. The specific price depends on the type, size and finish of the piano. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices.
The next largest in size and price is the 118 model. Piano information and appraisal, piano information and prices, we provide new and used piano prices, age of your piano, piano appraisal service discover. Get access to the comprehensive and free piano buying guide. Youre doing a piano serial numbers lookup if you need more. The bluebook of pianos is a helpful handbook for anyone who plans to. The price and list, at least on the four different makes i looked at, appears to be an exact copy of the 20072008 supplement to the piano book. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. Ultimately, something is worth only as much as someone will pay for it. Music teachers, choir directors and college music students may join our free easy rebates program and earn 8% cash back on sheet music purchases. Pianos also have numbers other than serial numbers, such is the case with part or patent numbers. These price variations are due to several factors in the pianos change of quality, sound and performance from smaller models to larger pianos of the same brand. Pianos are heavy and expensive to move a frustrating combo for piano owners, but the perfect mix for a resourceful piano enthusiast with access to a truck and a couple friends.
After signing up to your membership i discovered my piano s actually worth a lot more than expected. Piano serial numbers identify the 1 age of your piano, the 2 pianos year of manufacture, as well as 3 the circumstances surrounding the production of your piano, including factory history, manufacturing processes, and company ownership and oversight. Word had come to us that the historic clinton recording studios in midtown manhattan was forever closing its doors, destined to be transformed into a modern condominium complex. You dont need a bible or a repair manual when you buy a car, refrigerator, washing machine, or television set, why do you need one when buy a piano. Particularly noteworthy is the systematic presentation of chords in all positions in both hands. Check for piano books at a library to see whether you can find your make of piano and further detailed information such as its age. Values are certified through research in directories of the music industry such as, the presto piano buyers guide, the pierce musical instrument atlas, the bluebook of pianos, encyclopedia of musical instruments. Certified preowned pianos direct from the new york factory. While they look similar, electronic keyboards and pianos differ in how you play them. The best place to look up piano serial numbers is a website known as the bluebook of piano historical research. For a great source of additional information check out our piano forums today. Used pianos for sale living pianos online piano store.
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