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Upright grand piano

Upright grand piano
  1. What is an upright grand piano?
  2. How much is an upright grand piano worth?
  3. What is the difference between upright and grand piano?
  4. Are old upright pianos worth anything?

What is an upright grand piano?

The short answer is that it's an upright piano. ... These instruments offered the sound of a grand piano because of the long strings and large soundboard area. They coined the term upright grand to describe these type of instruments. There was a time when these full size upright pianos were extremely popular.

How much is an upright grand piano worth?

An upright piano costs between $3000 – $6500 on average. High-end upright pianos average around $10,000 – $25,000. Entry level grand pianos costs between $7000 – 30,000. High-end grand pianos such as Steinway, Bosendorfer, and Yamaha can cost between $65,000 – $190,000.

What is the difference between upright and grand piano?

In an upright piano, the strings are strung vertically to make the instrument more compact, which allows the piano to be played in a limited space. In contrast, the grand piano retains the shape of the original pianoforte in which the strings are strung horizontally, and has a greater potential for expression.

Are old upright pianos worth anything?

Like antique books, antique pianos are not worth a lot of money just because they are old. In actuality these old instruments may be worth very little at all. Most antique, upright pianos are worth $500 or less in very good condition.

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