In most concert halls there was at least one steinway d available to the performer. Petrof of poland made exceptional pianos in the past, and they are only getting better. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a so called blue book of pianos. 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. Piano blue book prices used piano value piano pricing service. The chickering plant located in east rochester, ny was closed in 1982, and chickering was sold to the wurlitzer piano co. Cost of a steinway piano price chart and buyers guide. 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. Their hands create instruments of worldclass quality as well unique models in a diversity of artistic styles, in exact accordance with our customers wishes. Petrof piano serial number reference all piano enquiries call steven on 01 244 8344 or email. First, enter the serial number, then you can verify whether your instrument has been certified by the petrof company. Owning a steinway is a common dream among most serious pianists. It was the first school piano to meet and then exceed the rigid specifications for school pianos set by dr. Its dominant design motif is the decoration of its specially shaped legs with inlaid pieces of coloured leather from the stingray.
Quality quality of a piano is determined both by the internal and external features of the piano, as well as the manufacturer, when it was made, and the care it received yet if you head online, youll find all kinds of sites that offer you bluebook value of a piano, charge you a small fee for coaching to tell you what you should pay. A medium sized yamaha upright can beat out an old cable nelson grand or full size upright any day. Chickering piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Petrof piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. But, i did also note that the blue book doesnt list the pianos from the sejung line. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. Petrof is a very good piano, but prices have gone up in recent years. It is the leading european piano manufacturer, exporting to more than 60 countries history. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. Petrof pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike.
Attention is given to important considerations such as price, tone. Petrof pianos for sale buy a petrof piano at pianomart. Used piano consumer guides the official bluebook of. 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. A piano has a definite quality of tone which is built in. I took the link to the blue book and noticed the same thing as did teclado. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search. Discount prices will vary from dealer to dealer with local competitive and economic conditions. Differences between petrof and yamaha piano street. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the. See our custom piano technician map to find a tuner.
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. Then comes steinway it is not worth the high price, and parts. It is almost impossible to sell a used estonia piano. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. Be wary of the guy who pulls out a book or tip sheet to give you the low down on a piano, especially the other guys piano. Haines piano company built a full line of upright pianos, baby grand pianos and player pianos, and their instruments were known for being of very good quality, and the firm was very successful. I dont know about the petrof uprights, but if theyre anything like the grands, id go for a petrof. See our custom piano technician map to find a tuner nearest you.
Careful selection of materials precedes actual production. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Great piano solos blue book is a fantastic and diverse collection of wellknown showtunes, jazz and blues classics, film themes and great standards classical. In the next several decades petrof was recognized for. The piano price point blog contains direct source articles about the piano, piano parts and piano technology. Chickering pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. I spent over 3 hours last night looking for some basic information about how much i should sell my small upright piano for.
The easiest way to determine a used piano s value is by looking it up in a blue book. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a socalled blue book of pianos. The stingray grand piano is made especially for the occasion of the 155th anniversary of the petrof company.
Our available petrof pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. As per larry fines book, 4th edition 2001, he stated. Piano price directory of sticker prices e book of pianos. Petrof piano pricing guide suggested list prices bluebook of. Resale price comparisons of living room grand pianos. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. This guide provides references to serial numbers, dates of manufacture, factory locations, a brief history of many manufacturers and other pertinent information. Yamahas typically have a brighter tone whereas i think the petrof is a work of art. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. The piano book is the bible of the piano marketplace.
It wasnt till i stumbled across your piano calculator website that i finally got some answers. Petrof is currently the largest producer of acoustic grand and upright pianos in europe. Over 12,000 piano names are included, some dating back to the early eighteen hundreds. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Carter, head of the music department of western michigan university. The everett school piano has been purchased by more than 7,000 colleges and universities, schools and churches since 1948. Our available chickering pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions.
Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Petrof pianos will last you a life time and hold their value much better than estonia. See prices, specifications, exclusive pictures and factory tours. Piano buyer is a semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano. 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. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Used steinway pianos average 48% of the current msrp prices. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. Used and new petrof list of vertical pianos and grand pianos.
A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. The blue book prevents you from selling your piano for too little or paying too much for one. Petrof pianos ad pianoteq ad piano life saver dampp chaser. New york, and later this merged into the aeolianamerican piano company in 1932. Prices of used pianos vary wildly, depending on local economies, supply and. As a pianist and owner of petrof grand pianos i can comfortably say that they are the best bang for the buck in the performance level pianos. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new pianos or current resale market value of used pianos, any brand, right now.
In 1874 petrof moved to a larger shop for manufacturing grand pianos and harmoniums, and by 1880 was operating as a. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos. Petrof is op dit moment het allergrootste merk van europa dat handelt in vleugels en pianos. Chickering pianos for sale buy a chickering piano at. Comparing an yamaha grand to a petrof grand id go for the petrof grand just because the tone is so much less harsh. Buy a piano sell a piano used pianos piano consumer. The manufacture of upright pianos began in 1883, and player pianos by 1908.
After signing up to your membership i discovered my piano s actually worth a lot more than expected. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. The website contains a wealth of free information regarding guides to appraisals and buying new and used pianos. Petrof is a czech piano manufacturer founded in 1864. A soundboard with a high crown and strong downward pressure from the strings produces a round tone that is associated with some beautiful pianos.
Petrof grand pianos represent the experience of renowned master pianomakers, whose manual work makes up 80% of the manufacturing process. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. These brand names listed here are of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the years shown here.
Our classified ads find piano professionals piano dealers piano stores. Most of my concert experience was on steinways, both the hamburg and the ny models. Specialists from petrof and our longstanding suppliers travel all over europe and personally select materials and components that meet our high standards. It trades in 5 continents and exports to over 65 countries the world over. Contact producer petrof or find your producer anywhere in the world.
1065 280 126 597 479 546 1506 759 58 1137 399 1486 279 10 1358 125 396 387 45 516 196 344 1184 45 930 370 1119 1517 548 580 468 785 1133 651 387 754 618 1234 356 168 1462 844 1138 45