Buying a new Piano
Be aware
Although Chinese pianos are improving in quality it is best to take your tuner to look at a piano you think may be a suitable choice. This goes for any piano make of which you aren't sure. There are a lot of 'old' names being revived (particularly German) and put on pianos which bear no relation to the original manufacturer and the majority of these are coming from Eastern factories. The (observed) quality of pianos from Russia are still not very good - things like key covers have been seen to break down over a few years use leading to a dirty appearance as the surface loses its gloss and attracts atmospheric and finger dirt. Also the actions do not perform well and can require a lot of work to make them play satisfactorily. Cost usually indicates quality and in pianos, since there are so many parts working together, a more expensive piano can usually suggest more time has gone into design, manufacture and setting up.
Be aware
Although Chinese pianos are improving in quality it is best to take your tuner to look at a piano you think may be a suitable choice. This goes for any piano make of which you aren't sure. There are a lot of 'old' names being revived (particularly German) and put on pianos which bear no relation to the original manufacturer and the majority of these are coming from Eastern factories. The (observed) quality of pianos from Russia are still not very good - things like key covers have been seen to break down over a few years use leading to a dirty appearance as the surface loses its gloss and attracts atmospheric and finger dirt. Also the actions do not perform well and can require a lot of work to make them play satisfactorily. Cost usually indicates quality and in pianos, since there are so many parts working together, a more expensive piano can usually suggest more time has gone into design, manufacture and setting up.
