Topmusicanswers
- Should I throw away my piano?
- Are old pianos worth buying?
- Are pianos outdated?
- Do pianos get better with age?
Should I throw away my piano?
Getting rid of your old piano is not as simple as throwing it into the trash. Pianos are large and made of materials that do not break down naturally in landfills. ... Determine is your broken piano is beyond repair - if it can be fixed, it may have more value being donated.
Are old pianos worth buying?
Are old pianos better than new ones? The answer is: it depends. Old pianos can continue to sound wonderful for many years with regular maintenance and care, but even pianos that have deteriorated can often be restored to their former glory, and in many cases made to sound even better than when they were new.
Are pianos outdated?
A trend of unwanted pianos has been felt across the nation for years, according to news reports. The National Association of Music Merchants reports merchandisers sold 364,500 pianos in 1909, but it's been a steady slide since, picking up speed in the 21st century.
Do pianos get better with age?
Pianos do not get better with age. The action has a zillion moving parts that wear out, the hammers wear out, the dampers wear out and don't work right. The pin blocks get loose and/or crack, the sound boards crack, lose their crown and compress. The strings get old, corroded and dead sounding.
