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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.
- Should I buy new or old piano?
- Are old pianos worthless?
- Should I buy a 40 year old piano?
- Do pianos get better with age?
Should I buy new or old piano?
Buying a new piano will offer more advantages than pre-owned. The biggest advantage of buying a new piano is having that manufacturer's warranty, since you can save a lot of money if your piano lasts a while without extra maintenance. Buying a new piano also offers fewer cons than buying a pre-owned piano.
Are old pianos worthless?
'" But the reality is, says Gist, sentimental value aside, many old pianos are worthless, though a top-name brand like a Steinway will hold its value well. ... A piano has thousands of moving parts, making restoration a very time-consuming, and specialist business. Just polishing a piano can take 70 hours.
Should I buy a 40 year old piano?
When looking to acquire a used piano, age matters.
Pianos always have a serial number and the age can be pulled from that, if the owner doesn't know how old it is. If the piano is older than 40 years old, generally, take a pass on that piano.
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.
