The Big question is: " Should I buy a NEW Piano?"
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And the ANSWER is :
Well, no reason not to,
but it's really a matter of deciding between the relic of yesteryear - one of those 'cute', hand crafted, 'old fashioned' pieces of nostalgia ... and our more sophisticated, mass produced, high tech modern day Piano. Today's product - which in theory should be "Better value" - being made for an era in which reliability and warranties are important to piano buyers.
One gets ( 'tis hoped ) what one pays for...
though clearly, with choices limited by our Budget,
even a couple of thousand dollars may not get you much in terms of musical "integrity".
With that in mind, here are the options -
If you're wondering just who WE are ? ...We're 2 Music Teachers - Colin & wife Christine, Our studios in Melbourne known as FRANKSTON PIANO CENTRE.
Col's been around pianos for 50 years and half of that was around Australia, as a professional player. In 1980 I stopped entertaining the drunks, became a Music Teacher, started doing restorations, Piano Tuning and Repairs as well.
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Now (at last) some Sound Advice about OLD PIANOSWhether Buyer or Seller, you're welcome to call us on
People are told all sorts of things about Musical Instruments.
The ADVISORY deals with those wary of the sales pitch and looking for the truth about this new "concern" for them; A PIANO.
Most often you'll be someone who knows next to nothing about Music, nothing at all about pianos;
Which means that you might just be the parent(s) of a 7 to 9 year old - one who's getting serious and about to embark on their great music adventure. ( Was I close? )
You don't have to be a parent of course ... we get asked by grandparents as well : )
We don't buy and sell pianos ...
We're quite happy as MUSIC TEACHERS, working from home!
And absolutely No intention of ever opening a MUSIC SHOP!
But as Piano Lovers from wayback ... you can be sure that we know
how you SHOULD be treated.
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