Upright Piano's
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Nic Robinson
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Not had any dealings with him but seems a good guy who knows his stuff. Good luck if/when you go ahead.
Cheers,
Nic.
Cheers,
Nic.
As promised, here is a little feedback from our recent piano hunt.
We took the 8 hour round trip to Oldham in order to test drive the pianos in stock at Mark Goodwin Pianos. Mark wasn't there (stuck overseas due to the ash cloud), but we were well looked after by his sister, who is herself an accomplished pianist. We were on site for around an hour and played all the pianos bar the ones fitted with a silent system. That was a total of around 12 IIRC. Actually, I stood an watched while my daughter supplied the talent!
We finally decided on a 1986 UX-3 - restored such that you'd think it was new. We applied for interest-free finance for £2K with the Arts Council "Take It Away" scheme, which was a great help.
Our piano arrived 5 days ago. The delivery team MGP uses were absolutely brilliant and had no touble manoevring the piano into position. Comms were first-class, too.
All I can say is the difference between this acoustic and our Clavinova CLP-150, itself no slouch, is night and day - both actionwise and sound.
Overall, we're delighted with our new piano, and the service we got from MGP. If you're considering an upright piano, I'd have no hesitation in pointing you towards Mark.
Cheers!
Jon
We took the 8 hour round trip to Oldham in order to test drive the pianos in stock at Mark Goodwin Pianos. Mark wasn't there (stuck overseas due to the ash cloud), but we were well looked after by his sister, who is herself an accomplished pianist. We were on site for around an hour and played all the pianos bar the ones fitted with a silent system. That was a total of around 12 IIRC. Actually, I stood an watched while my daughter supplied the talent!
We finally decided on a 1986 UX-3 - restored such that you'd think it was new. We applied for interest-free finance for £2K with the Arts Council "Take It Away" scheme, which was a great help.
Our piano arrived 5 days ago. The delivery team MGP uses were absolutely brilliant and had no touble manoevring the piano into position. Comms were first-class, too.
All I can say is the difference between this acoustic and our Clavinova CLP-150, itself no slouch, is night and day - both actionwise and sound.
Overall, we're delighted with our new piano, and the service we got from MGP. If you're considering an upright piano, I'd have no hesitation in pointing you towards Mark.
Cheers!
Jon
I'm sorry I don't meet your lofty criteria, Clara!!
(so to be a "serious" hi-fi enthusiast you must spend lots of money frequently?)
Might I gently remind you this country (if not the world ) is in a general recession. It hasn't been many months since many big-name firms round here were dropping like nine pins.
I have "honty tonk" piano here if any one is interested. Its a long story but its been a nice piano at one time. In need of some tlc its now for spares or repair.
Andrew C!
Been around a while....
From my limited experience, I'd say go and play em all. I played all sorts, and have been back since prepping for grade 5 and played most of em again in differing shops.
There is an element of getting used to the keys you have i.e. I used my Roland a90 mainly for programming duties now - piano is the big black Zimmerman downstairs job.
Interestingly several other pianists have played my z1... some disliked it, but my piano teacher loves it, especially the action.
Its all down to individual choice, incl what you are wanting to pay, at the end of the day.
PS - grade 5 result in 2 weeks - gulp. On to theory now.
There is an element of getting used to the keys you have i.e. I used my Roland a90 mainly for programming duties now - piano is the big black Zimmerman downstairs job.
Interestingly several other pianists have played my z1... some disliked it, but my piano teacher loves it, especially the action.
Its all down to individual choice, incl what you are wanting to pay, at the end of the day.
PS - grade 5 result in 2 weeks - gulp. On to theory now.
jackal2513
pfm Member
my wife sells actively on ebay (antiques/collectables) ... she goes regulary to live auction houses
old (good) pianos sell for as little as £60 .... darn things as so heavy and large, people don't bid on them (unless there is a dealer at the auction)
so, browse google for upcoming auctions .... place book or phone bids (no need to go there) .... you will be amazed
old (good) pianos sell for as little as £60 .... darn things as so heavy and large, people don't bid on them (unless there is a dealer at the auction)
so, browse google for upcoming auctions .... place book or phone bids (no need to go there) .... you will be amazed
Nic Robinson
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Jon - what a shame! Where do you live? Perhaps I could look into getting it for my school.
Nic.
Nic.