The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their e book of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. Yamaha u1 and u3 designs pre2002 are inferior to current models despite the misleading and inaccurate webarticles, forum posts and piano shop spiel. But, i did also note that the blue book doesnt list the pianos from the sejung line. May 16, 2015 the yamaha u1 has a great history, as well as an enormous impact on the piano industry and is still playing a very very big role here at merriam pianos, as well as in the rest of the industry. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a so called blue book of pianos. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. Whats really informative is where the piano is made by whom,and which pianos are the same model such as the petrof and the weinbach.
The piano voice is faithfully sampled from the yamaha cfx concert grand piano. Even though the book is 10 years old, all the 50 songs are preset in the keyboard. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. The preowned u1s and u3s are an attractive option for many people because it is possible to get a very high quality, good as new upright piano, for a. Discount prices will vary from dealer to dealer with local competitive and economic conditions. Oct 21, 2017 this, despite the fact that very few pianos made in europe or north america were 48. Each new edition of the official piano e blue book represents a comprehensive reevaluation of the changing price structure within the used piano industry. We have taken as our benchmark u1h yamaha upright and g3e yamaha grand pianos made from 1970 to 1980, since they are very common. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. Prices for styles with fancier furniture, more expensive woods, or special features may be considerably more expensive.
Yamaha upright piano c series preowned yamaha upright piano. Piano buyer guide spring 2019 by moore creative issuu. The piano book is a registered trademark of lawrence fine. It may still be called the yamaha u1 or the u3, but apart from the model name, the design of the piano. The yamaha b series was created with the student pianist in mind. This list does not include many furniture styles and finishes available.
Most new yamaha pianos are eligible for free shipping. Its a nice little piano at my church that was ostensibly tuned this past friday. A classic analog upright piano upright pianos deliver beauty in a much more compact space than a grand piano, making them a popular choice among musicians everywhere and no other model is more beloved than the yamaha u1. The yamaha p125 digital piano is designed to be as userfriendly as possible, and allows you to take your music anywhere.
Width 142 cm x depth 56 cm x height 104 cm repolished black finish. I reckon the tuner never showed, or didnt do the work. And with a yamaha you can slow the song down, play just the left or right hand by itself. Yamaha corporation announces that this year three of its designs were selected to receive an if design award, which is a prestigious german design award. Yamaha dgx650 has a lot of function and is made portable but little bit heavy, making it a harder product for users to frequent transportation. Always a popular choice, m5 pianos deliver the exquisite sound and superb quality.
Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most. Find the yamaha acoustic piano thats right for you. Nov 23, 2010 yamaha pseries presented by hinderik leeuwe. Nov 23, 2010 yamaha grand pianos presented by hinderik leeuwe. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a socalled blue book of pianos. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. England piano is an atlanta family owned piano company for player pianos, grand pianos, upright pianos, hybrid pianos, digital pianos. I made the purchase after comparing many pianos and saved thousands of dollars because i was prepared to negotiate a fair price based on the 20072008 supplement and the piano book. Prices have risen since that was published but not by much.
No, im not trying to sell it or find out what its worth, just the age. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. One of the legends of the piano world, pires has appeared all over the globe with all the major orchestras, and performed at all the most important international festivals. He played the book so much it fell to pieces, so i bought him a replacementsomething im happy to do.
Common and top piano makes in the uk roberts pianos. E book of pianos fair market value current resale price. These instruments allow us to achieve total control essential for any piano duo. Serving atlanta and music communities nationwide since 1974 with the largest selections of new, used, remanufactured, refurbished, restored and rebuilt pianos. 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. Please note this piano does not come with a stand or pedals but you can purchase the yamaha l125 stand and yamaha lp1 pedal unit separately. Great sounding piano from yamaha, complete with practise pedal for those late night sessions. Yamaha cp88cp73 stage pianos, storia acoustic guitars, and sonogenic shs500 keytars selected for if design awards 2022020. 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. It must be said, however, that there is a world of difference between a.
The rather positivestiff touch is reminiscent of the yamaha i played on at home for 20 years. He listens to the hands separately on the piano and then tries to play them in the book. The realism and resistance of touch coupled with sound samplings from yamahas cfx concert grand and esteemed bosendorfer pianos. The yamaha u1 is definitely a 100% japanese made piano manufactured by the yamaha corporation, and this model dates back to the 1960s. Get the guaranteed best prices on new yamaha pianos at musicians friend. Yamaha piano prices on used pianos can be easy to find. When playing, we find yamaha pianos offer the most complete range of innately elegant and lyrical sound, to powerfully bold tone. This, despite the fact that very few pianos made in europe or north america were 48. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. For example, the yas21 studentgrade alto saxophone of the 1970s was superseded by the yas23 and yas25 saxophones during the 1990s. You dont expect the bottom few notes on a small grand to sound amazing, of course, but the whole bottom two octaves on the gb1 sounds completely toneless and fundamentally out of tune with itself even the notes with just one string, which is quite a feat. Ten of the best pianos in literature books the guardian. Csp a new world of piano performance and control with smart devices. Having learned to play on a grand piano at an early age, and having neglected my keyboard work for almost 40 years, i found the yamaha p71 to be just the thing to exercise my mind, eyes, and hands as i wander off into my old age.
It captures 100 years of accumulated expertise in a choice of three affordable instuments. The yamaha u1 piano the most popular piano ever digital. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. Its official, a used yamaha u1 piano is the most requested. It is important to remember, however, that not all used yamaha u1 pianos do not weather time the same. Ratings assume the pianos to be restored or reconditioned and in good condition. With its superbly rich sound and responsive touch, the gb1k series conjures the musical emotion of a grand pianobut on a more compact scale.
This instrument puts the sound of several different renowned grand pianos at your fingertips, including the cfx. The preowned u1s and u3s are an attractive option for many people because it is possible to get a very high quality, good as new upright piano, for a very reasonable price. It bruises emma that jane fairfax is so very good at. Seems like the same four or five unisons are still out of tune with themselves and the whole thing is a bit south of a 440. Yamahas website offers a service to have the serial number of the used piano searched in seconds to find out when it was made, where it was made for distribution.
Yamaha was really the first massproducer of pianos to bring true quality control to a high level, more inline with the aerospace or defense industries vs. Can you hear the difference between a steinway, yamaha and bosendorfer. Sg musical has a massive range of harmoniums on amazon india. I took the piano book with me and read the history of the european manufacturer while trying out many pianos on the floor. Locally and online there are numerous pianos available for purchase. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. The problem with these sites is that, unlike with automobiles, boats, motorcycles, and homes, pianos do not have titles that have to be registered. The yamaha clp685 clavinova is an exceptional digital piano boasting a grandtouch keyboard action that emulates a yamahas premier grand pianos. Always a popular choice, m5 pianos deliver the exquisite sound and superb quality that people have come to expect from yamaha. Yamaha pianos have different levels of quality cooper piano. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. Gb1k downloads grand pianos pianos musical instruments products yamaha africa asia cis latin america middle east oceania. It was a small piano that four men could lift, painted olive drab, gray, or blue.
This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. My 9 year old son loves this companion book the the yamaha clavinovah. Early yamaha u1 u3 vs new yamaha models venables pianos. Yamaha and pearl river are slightly lower then reality. Their lowertier line of grands, the gseries, are still massproduced, but utilize yamahas dedication to quality components to make. The only book of its kind available, it gives complete, practical guidelines for purchasing and caring for a piano. All rights on behalf of blue sky rider songs administered by irving. The yamaha u1 and u3 range are very well made pianos that are built to high standards by yamaha technicians in their japanese factories. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Used piano resale prices 19741984 bluebook of pianos.
A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. This book is worth its weight in gold if you are the owner of a yamaha digital piano. These same sites offer to appraise pianos online, which is weird, because its impossible to calculate the value of a piano without, well, actually seeing it. I took the link to the blue book and noticed the same thing as did teclado. Piano information and appraisal, piano information and prices. Their lowertier line of grands, the gseries, are still massproduced, but utilize yamahas dedication to quality components to make them among the best massproduced grands on the market. Please note that many of the items listed here are no longer in production.
Some of the popular brands of keyboards include yamaha, casio and roland. The e book is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for used pianos of most makes and models, so you can easily see the price range within which your model. The ebook is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for used pianos of most makes and models, so you can easily see the price range within which your model. So you can trust what you are reading about pianos. The e book of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Everything you always wanted to know about pianos but. Piano buyers guide hollywood piano a guide to the new piano. Ive played a couple of them and i think they are just about the most unpleasant pianos ive ever laid hands on. It may still be called the yamaha u1 or the u3, but apart from the model name, the design of the piano back, frame, scaling and action components used in the current. Our services include hire, maintenance and restoration through to supplying you with the latest technology the music industry has to offer. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. The unit also comes with a corresponding music book 50 greats.
In fact, when musicians from around the globe were polled about their preferred. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the. The data presented herein is the tabulated result of information received from dealers everywhere. The yamaha u1 has a great history, as well as an enormous impact on the piano industry and is still playing a very very big role here at merriam pianos, as well as in the rest of the industry. Buying a yamaha piano yamaha u1 and u3 upright pianos the. No company can pay to be rated in the e book of pianos. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. The b series, like all yamaha pianos, are instruments of extraordinary, natural beauty, combining art, craftsmanship and technology. Buying a yamaha piano yamaha u1 and u3 upright pianos. Markson pianos have been one of the most wellknown piano suppliers in the uk.
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