These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. A typical used steinway sells for 47% 50% of todays prices. If youre in the market to buy or sell a boat, knowing its fair market value can help you when its time to negotiate prices. So many pianists and even the steinway family vow that steinway s golden era pianos were the best steinways ever built. The piano book, now in its fourth edition, has been the standard consumer reference in the piano business in the united states and canada since 1987, and is the only book of its kind. Holder, a piano builder, and then as a piano builder by. How do you find the kelley blue book value of used cars. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The piano featured a blue dyed maple veneer adorned with more than 400 handcut motherofpearl stars and a gilded silver plate.
Highpolish finishes should be wiped lightly with the use of a microfiber polishing cloth. In addition to the age of the piano, where possible, we can provide finish, size, factory service records and other information we have on that steinway. If its time to sell or trade in your vehicle, you want an accurate estimate for how much money or trade credit you can receive for your vehicle. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. When youre shopping for a new vehicle, you want to get a great deal. Even in the worst condition, most steinway grand pianos will sell for thousands of dollars, but how many thousands is going to be determined by the pianos condition. The rim of the steinway model o is comprised of layers of hard rock maple with both inner and outer rim being pressed together in a single operation which.
The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. In 1850, henry steinway steinweg, founder of steinway and sons pianos, showed interest and admiration to the chickering piano after he saw the piano used during a musical tour in boston. Price tracking kelley blue book price tracking is done by appraisers and data collection employees. They said they would as they get many customers asking for upright pianos. Schaum piano course has been newly revised with 100 per cent new engravings and typesetting, color highlighting for concept emphasis, updated song titles and lyrics, and fullcolor illustrations. Piano blue book prices used piano value piano pricing. The yamaha may also beat out a middle line baldwin grand in tone quality and in holding its tune. 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. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples.
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Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today to ensure our uncompromising standards of quality, in turn ensuring that the steinway piano remains the peerless instrument of uncompromising expression. There are a lot of piano method books out in the market today. Rick jones pianos the largest, coolest used piano shop. In less than thirty years the firm of a minor piano maker and his family from the duchy of brunswick had thus become an acknowledged world leader in the competitive world of piano making. Steinway pianos for sale shop steinway grands used. 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. The piano buyer article has since been revised to include these comments. In less than thirty years the firm of a minor piano maker and his family from the duchy of brunswick had thus become an acknowledged world leader in the competitive world of piano. A percentage of the price of a new piano of the same make and model, or one of similar quality and description. Many piano rebuilders use inferior non steinway parts, seriously compromising an instruments performance and. A medium sized yamaha upright can beat out an old cable nelson grand or full size upright any day. The exterior of your steinway piano is actually quite easy to keep clean. Private labels are omitted refer to the manufacturer for house brands.
A masterpiece of artistry and engineering in your home, spirio enables you to enjoy performances by great pianists played with such nuance, power and passion that it is utterly indistinguishable from a live performance. As an aid to those buying a used steinway, i have listed all models of steinway piano made in new york city since the firms inception in 1853, serial numbers and corresponding years of manufacture, and a discussion of two issues that frequently arise in connection with used steinways. Cost of a steinway piano price chart and buyers guide. Mar 10, 2021 piano blue book a timehonored tradition just got better. Piano appraisal service piano appraisal piano values. The parlor concert grand the steinway model c is a smaller version of the concert grand model d piano. Steinway serial numbers represent the approximate ending serial number for the year of production for new york and hamburg pianos. Exceptions might be technicians or dealers who specialize in used yamaha, kawai, or steinway pianos, brands that have attained nearcommodity status in the piano business. Faust harrison pianos steinway pianos rebuilt steinway. Drivers can find out the value of their used cars by typing in the cars year, make, model and mileage into the kelley blue book website. 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. Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products. Opinions needed on 1975 steinway console piano world. The data presented herein is the tabulated result of information received from dealers everywhere.
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. 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. Each new edition of the official piano e blue book represents a comprehensive reevaluation of the changing price structure within the used piano industry. Statement of conditions and values this online appraisal is an experts opinion of the items depicted in the supplied information and based solely on images and information that the customer supplies. The kelley blue book is commonly used to provide estimated values for used cars. Determining the value of a classic car can prove challenging. Advertisement it isnt very difficult for kelley to find the msrp.
This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. The new steinway spirio model is the worlds finest highresolution player 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 the manufacturer. 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 uncompromising expression. Our listing of pianos for sale list with private parties, dealers and brokers that are selling pianos, appraisals, this site is all about all pianos, new or used, large or small. 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. 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. Producing high quality, handmade pianos since 1853, steinway has captured the attention of artisans and virtuosos alike and garnered the spot for some of the most valuable antique handmade.
Reese went to trade in his truck and was told by the dealer that they use the automotive black book. Used, in good condition some are worth more than original price. Learn how kelley blue book price tracking accounts for market changes. Well, nobody knows and the piano blue book sites wont say. The piano featured a blue dyed maple veneer adorned with more than 400.
The piano directory of free information and prices on buying, selling, rebuilding and appraisals of pianos. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. Steinway mahagony xr grand piano with aeolian duo art player circa 1924. The onepiece continuous bent rim, 2 716 thick, is one of the most significant technical innovations in piano building. Follow the procedures listed to assess the value of your classic vehicle. The purpose of this article is to comment on and clarify the information in piano buyer on determining the value of a used piano. Steinway piano sales, or sell your steinway piano to us. This instrument features an expertly refinished cabinet, replated nickel hardware, a fully rebuilt action, the original hard maple pinblock, the original solid spruce. When purchasing a steinway, the first and most important consideration is whether you are purchasing a new, used or a completely rebuilt steinway. The best steinway pianos ever made were built between 1890 and 1940, known as steinway s golden era. Our preowned steinway pianos are gently used, in like new condition, many just a few years old. Each year sees new artcase pianos from steinway, and they are truly stunning.
In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Serial numbers for some early production may span more than one year. Steinway serial numbers steinway piano gallery boca raton. Reese has never heard of it and wonders if its another reese went to trade in his truck and was told by the dealer that they use the autom. How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer. While a used steinway will always cost less than a new steinway piano, the used price is entirely dependent on the latest price. The only difference is that theyre built in the vertical department, where those same processes are vertically oriented. Preowned, vintage, and restored steinway pianos are prized for their unique beauty and enduring value. 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.
Steinway dealer of malaysia is the premier location to purchase steinway pianos. When you purchase any preowned steinway, you will receive 100% of the original purchase price in trade toward a new steinway or steinway designed piano of greater value for the lifetime of the instrument. Search below, or click here for instructions on how to search. Emboridered name, side slits, protectection from dust, fingerprints, sun, bangs.
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Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. We provide many free services for buyers, sellers and owners. You also need to know a boats value if youre applying for financing because banks typically wont approve loans. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. Four years later came miles davis kind of blue which forever altered music. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of. The website contains a wealth of free information regarding guides to the blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano. Buy a piano sell a piano used pianos piano consumer. When you purchase a boston, you may trade in the instrument within ten years of the date of purchase to receive 100% of the original purchase price toward a new steinway grand. From there, they drivers can find out the value of their used cars by typing in the cars year, make. Of those recordings this piano played a critical role in two albums which are still considered among the finest recordings of all time. For those with a budget that allows them to purchase a new steinway, we always recommend the best piano that the budget allows, and that would always be a new steinway. Model b grand piano vintage steinway piano for sale.
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Faust harrison pianos steinways rebuilt steinway upright. The blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano. The weber piano company is a former piano manufacturing company based in new york city and east rochester, new york from the middle of the 19th century through the beginning of the 20th century, and continued as a division of aeolianamerican at east rochester, new york until 1985, when aeolian went out of business the weber name was then sold to south korean piano company young chang, which. Steinway serial numbers for some early production may span more than one year. The new piano database is a searchable listing of virtually every brand, model, style, and finish of new piano or digital piano distributed nationwide in the united states more than 3,000. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a socalled blue book of pianos. We had a beautiful one owner 1939 steinway verti grand. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested list. Fair market value is the price at which an item would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither of whom is compelled to buy or sell, and each of. To use the kelley blue book to find prices of used rvs, collect the relevant rv details, and go to the appropriate sections in the book for the rvs make a to use the kelley blue book to find prices of used rvs, collect the relevant rv deta. When youre selling a car, you want to get the best price.
These brand names listed here accounted for over 95% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 35 years. For this very reason, we can help you determine the accurate. A beautiful example of american craftsmanship, this 1904 steinway model b grand piano features ice cream cone legs in african mahogany with an extremely detailed grain pattern. Can anyone tell me where i could get the book value of a steinway m using a serial number. The piano featured a bluedyed maple veneer adorned with more than 400 handcut motherofpearl stars and a gilded silver plate. This 57 grand piano has been fully restored to a highperformance standard.
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