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 About Used & Reconditioned Pianos · Not all used pianos are a bargain! · What to look for and what to look out for when buying a used piano Not all used pianos are a bargain! There are many aspects of used pianos, many known only by piano technicians, that determine whether that used instrument you found online or in the newspaper will provide years of enjoyment, or become a wallet-eating disaster in your own living room. Steinway of Chicago has a piano restoration center staffed by professional technicians who make a complete checklist of every piano before we offer it for sale. Any worn or problem parts are refurbished or replaced so that our customers have the peace of mind that comes with a certified used instrument, complete with a warranty. Find out more about what makes a good used piano! Get a copy of our Free Piano Buyer's Guide. What to look for and what to look out for when buying a used piano. When purchasing a used piano, consider that the materials in even the best older pianos are subject to wear, humidity changes and inconsistent service or neglect. Better modern pianos are improvements over the older counterparts in materials and design. It is prudent to keep in mind that while the cost of a new piano is generally a fair prediction of quality, the price of a used piano is dependent upon an individual's assessment of condition. Be very cautious when considering the purchase of a used piano from a private owner. Oftentimes the outside appearance of a piano does not reflect the condition of the interior mechanisms. Used pianos sold by a retailer are more likely to have been inspected by a Registered Tuner-Technician. When choosing a used piano, take careful note of the following definitions provided by the Piano Technicians Guild, Inc. to categorize the level of repairs on a piano: "A used piano that has been disassembled, inspected, repaired as necessary with replacement of all worn or deteriorated parts, reassembled, tested and approved to at least the tolerances of a new piano of like manufacture is said to have been rebuilt. A used piano that has been put back in good condition by cleaning, repairing and adjusting for maximum performance with replacement parts where specifically indicated is said to have been reconditioned." A rebuilt piano should be purchased because of its merits, rather than an attempt to economize. For more tips on what to look for when buying a used piano, read our Free Piano Buyer's Guide. |
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