Buying a Secondhand Piano

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I live and work in Dublin, Ireland, where a lot of the pianos I tune are antique, haven't been tuned in an age and are falling apart. If you have recently bought one of these pianos, I hope you have a good technician that is up to the task. If you are in the market for a secondhand piano, please read on.

Ask the seller to remove the front panel and key cover of the piano. This will reveal the action, strings and keys, which you will need to inspect. The problem I run into the most with old pianos is loose tuning pins - these are the protruding parts at the top where the strings are attached. Loose pins often means that the piano won't hold its tune and will just keep falling flat. Usually, this means that the pins have to be replaced, or at the least, hammered in further the holes. It can mean a lot of work and a higher bill. If you see a good bit of space between the pin and the pinblock (what they sit into), beware - it could mean a lot of unwanted hassle.

If you see any cracks, either around the pinblock or the on the body, do not buy! It will only get worse and could also mean that there is damage to the soundboard.

Sticky or "dead" keys aren't as serious as they sound, and can be easily fixed by any piano tuner. Do, however, look for missing hammers or wippens (the parts below the hammers that connect with the keys when played); if the piano is antique, it is likely that the parts are not made anymore and a part next to the missing one will have to be sent off to a piano parts supplier to be duplicated - this is as expensive as it sounds. Don't be afraid though, you may meet a piano tuner in your area with an old piano lying about that might have parts for you.

See if there are any strings missing. It is the same with strings as it is with parts, and will have to be sent off to a manufacturer. Also check the condition of the strings - if they are dull-looking or of a rusty colour, then it is possible that they will break when tuned.

See if there is a lot of dirt and dust in the piano. Dust gets into the moving parts of the action and makes them stiff.

Also, on a general note, overstrung pianos are better than vertically strung pianos. In other words, look to see if the strings are going diagonally or up and down.

There are other minor things to look out for but can be easily fixed by an experienced piano technician. If you keep these things in mind whilst shopping, you will get a better quality piano that will last you for years to come.

Piano Lessons And Piano Maintenance in Naples, Florida

Every Bechstein piano dealer in Naples, in Florida sells and rents instruments from this celebrated German musical instruments manufacturer to individual buyers and institutions. The pre-owned and new handcrafted Bechstein instruments go to churches, schools, music and concert halls, conservatories, etc. It is a nice opportunity for any teacher Naples has to teach his/her students to play at one of the Bechstein pianos. In different times this misical instrument brand has served famous composers, pianists, and musicians. Today, the pre-owned Bechstein pianos are sold at the auctions and stored in the museums for the value of each instrument is growing with every passing year. Moreover, there is a variety of other well-known piano brands such as Steinway and Bosendorfer used by the piano teacher Naples community.

South Florida has a number of instruments selling outlets with workshops and inventories adjacent to them. It is possible not only to buy an instrument but also have it tuned, fixed and refurbished by the specialists and highly skilled tuners. There is also a vast variety of instrument accessories at every Bechstein piano dealer outlet in South Florida. They sell covers of various forms, colors and textures; as well as lamps, benches, piano dehumidifiers, piano string covers and polishing liquids. For example, it is possible to buy piano covers for grand, medium-sized, slim pianos and for the electronic keyboard pianos. The instrument polishing liquids are useful not only for eliminating fingerprints and dust, but also for ultraviolet protection and wear-proofing the surface.

In Naples, South Florida every musical instrument teacher Naples has offers home and group piano lessons. On this Bechstein piano dealer outlet's web-site it is possible to retrieve information about piano lessons, sales, accessories and services. The lessons at this outlet are scheduled from 10AM till 6 PM every day except Sunday. There are no age limitations; the classes are adapted for children, teenagers and adults. The teacher Naples community is formed from skilled musicians and concert pianists; their students enjoy the possibility to have a highly qualified assistance during a complicated process of learning to play on it.

Every Bechstein piano dealer in Naples, Florida sells and rents instruments from this celebrated German piano manufacturer to individual buyers and institutions. The pre-owned and new handcrafted Bechstein pianos go to churches, schools, music and concert halls, conservatories, etc. It is a nice opportunity for any piano teacher Naples has to teach his/her students to play piano at one of the Bechstein pianos. Rate this Article

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Alicia Terrysson has published 15 articles. Article submitted on December 19, 2012. Word count: 351

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