This chart documents list prices of these instruments at that time. Now comparable to the model b, in its time the model c was referred to as a semiconcert grand and was a very popular model during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. On steinway grand pianos the serial number can be found on the cast iron plate between the tuning pins above the keyboard. 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 for a piano, or even offer to appraise your piano to tell you its worth. Your piano s age is one of the most significant factors in determining your piano s value. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano.
The latest supplement to the pianists musthave reference the piano book, this comprehensive guide provides list prices for more than 4,000 currently manufactured acoustic and digital piano brands and models, as well as advice on how to estimate actual street prices to help negotiate the lowest possible price. This chart is used extensively as the source of used piano price information by retailers, teachers, technicians. Used pianos for sale living pianos online piano store. Piano ebooks, an exclusive website with sheet music of bach, beethoven, schubert, verdi. Preferred by a majority of concert pianists worldwide, each piano is a handmade, oneofakind piece that receives a serial number when it is born to identify the year it was produced. How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Lyon and healy pianos was established in 1864 in chicago, il. Owning a steinway is a common dream among most serious pianists. Certified preowned pianos direct from the new york factory. Experience the quality craftsmanship of generations of grand pianos. Find your steinway pianos age with the serial number. The company returns this information to the piano s owner, including model, finish, measurements, place of manufacture and sale history. 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.
How to trace a steinway piano serial number our pastimes. Sell my steinway piano from steinway piano reseller on vimeo. Does anyone have the steinway new york retail price. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal, piano. In order to level the playing field for comparing prices, all prices in this guide are computed according to a uniform piano industry standard formula. 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. Living pianos offers a wide selection of new and used pianos for sale including. If you are having trouble locating the serial number for your steinway grand piano, there are other places you can. We decided to compare the used price of the most popular pianos on priceonomics to the price of buying the same piano new instead.
How do you find a pianos value using its serial number. We specialize in highend brands like steinway and carry upright pianos and grand pianos of all sizes, from concert grands to baby grands. The black and white keys move so fast its hard to tell if jenny lin is even touching them. Piano buyer includes a chart, prices of used pianos, which was compiled after querying a number of piano technicians about their memories of comparable sales of pianos of various. Nov 01, 2000 if you are buying either a new or used piano with strings as opposed to a purely digital no strings piano, you must buy this book. Pianos does anyone have the steinway new york retail price list particularly for model 1098 4510 sheraton k 52. 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. Remember, buying a steinway piano is an investment, not just a purchase. Acoustic cafe is a fun openmic evening which features folk, acousticrock and blues by performers who are mainly local amateurs, semiprofessionals and occasionally professionals.
Includes both famous and littleknown piano compositions, from 1500 to 1950s. Listing, description, classification and technical aspects are included. Explanations of the ingredients of jazz and studies on improvising melodies, chords, scales and modes. 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. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Steinway pianos new york city piano stores nyc used piano. Serial numbers for some early production may span more than one year. For this very reason, we can help you determine the accurate.
Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples. These prices relate very well to current used piano prices. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading john w. Steinway serial numbers represent the approximate ending serial number for the year of production for new york and hamburg pianos. Helps to make sense out of the myriad of new and used pianos that are out there, gives a lot of history about the piano, traces who made what and when, how much a piano is worth, how to figure out when and where it was made, what to look for in a quality instrument, how to avoid lemons, whether a piano is worth paying a. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. Online appraisal companies perform a similar service, charging piano owners a fee to search an instruments. Steinway piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. These brand names listed here are of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the years shown here.
The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. Perfect for enlarging the repertory of students, teachers and performers. 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. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. A grand guide to buying a used steinway piano is designed to assist you in your journey in selecting a genuine used steinway piano from learning about how a steinway is built and rebuilt, to what makes a steinway a genuine steinway and what factors to consider when shopping the used steinway market. It is vital to understand that piano values are determined by many factors, and a blue book can by its nature only give you a ballpark figure. The seven elementarylevel piano pieces in this book are preceded by comicbased story pages where outofposition practice exercises follow sets of illustrated frames, allowing students to play along as a teacher reads the tale. Jan 01, 1995 an excellent resource for someone who wants to be an educated piano buyer. For those whose desire for a used steinway piano is 100% genuine. To determine the age of a steinway piano we need to first locate the serial number.
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. The blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano. But, i did also note that the blue book doesnt list the pianos from the sejung line. Events are four books for wonderful solos for recitals, competitions, school and home entertaining. Online piano appraisal service your piano appraised in 24 hrs. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. For steinway upright pianos you need to lift the pianos lid and look inside the piano, normally the serial number along with the model will be stamped in ink inside the piano, also on its harp. If you are buying a new piano, you also need to buy the yearly supplement book current version is 20012002 annual supplement to the piano book, also by larry fine. Get the peace of mind from knowing your used steinway is a true steinway a certified preowned steinway. Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today to ensure our uncompromising standards of quality, in turn ensuring that the steinway remains the peerless instrument of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Living pianos is the worlds first online piano store which has been selling pianos since 2006. Many people dream of having a music room in their home. Sell my steinway piano we buy steinways instant price.
A grand guide to buying a used steinway piano is designed to assist you in your journey in selecting a genuine used steinway pianofrom learning about how a steinway is built and rebuilt, to what makes a steinway a genuine steinway and what factors to consider when shopping the usedsteinway market. The piano book how to buy and care for a piano the consumers bible since 1987. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Once you trace a steinway piano serial number, the steinway. 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 pianos value. Kawai, or steinway pianos, brands that have attained nearcommodity status in the piano business.
For 35 years, restoring thousands of steinways in new york city, we have developed proprietary techniques, built specialized equipment, mastered every facet of piano design and mechanics, and hired and trained the most talented craftsmen and technicians in the industry. If you are willing to invest in delivery and have the used piano inspected by a professional, you can save big. When choosing a steinway piano for home or concert use, you may also consider aesthetic features, such as the finish or veneer. Our preowned steinway pianos are gently used, in like new condition, many just a few years old. The cost of a steinway piano steinway piano prices by. If, while at the piano, you attempt to form little melodies, that is very well. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. By 1839 he had exhibited his pianos in state fairs, establishing his reputation as a piano builder before emigrating to the usa with his wife and. We are americas largest independent steinway rebuilder. Steinways new piano can play a perfect concerto by. Emboridered name, side slits, protectection from dust, fingerprints, sun, bangs. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. Each new edition of the official piano e blue book represents a comprehensive reevaluation of the changing price structure within the used piano industry.
The website contains a wealth of free information regarding guides to appraisals and buying new and used pianos. The steinway model c is a smaller version of the concert grand model d piano. Dec 23, 2012 this video features a demonstration of a steinway model o grand pianola piano. Even if theres no single room on hand to dedicate to a single instrument, its good to think of the room where your piano resides as its room. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. It appears that they will sometimes use msrp or wholesale price sheets that are decades old. Jul 12, 2012 it turns out, you can save 60% buying a piano used instead of new. Private labels are omitted refer to the manufacturer for house brands. Cost of a steinway piano price chart and buyers guide. 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. Prospective used piano buyers want to know something about them. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. Arrangement piano books archives shaak piano music. The piano featured a bluedyed maple veneer adorned with more than 400 handcut motherofpearl stars and a gilded silver plate.
I took the link to the blue book and noticed the same thing as did teclado. For example, dealers will sell these pianos used for the same price as the original. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The official guide to steinway pianos amadeus kehl, roy f. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. Steinway serial numbers represent the approximate ending serial number for the year of. Speak with one of our piano experts to receive personalized recommendations from our vast inventory, or browse our pianos below. A piano is one of the largest consumer purchases most people will ever make. Well, nobody knows and the piano blue book sites wont say. B the blue book kindle edition by schaum, john w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Used steinway pianos average 48% of the current msrp prices. Lin, a classical pianist known for virtuosic speed, is sitting at a grand piano in steinways new. 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 people. This article will focus on a pianos fair market value and discuss some of the variables that influence it.
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