Considering a grand
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wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 03:42 last edited by
Got to have it dialed in right. The one we wrung out whupped everything in the shop, except for a M&H BB.
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wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 03:46 last edited by
Now for something totally off the wall...If any of you are down in Philly, drop by Cunningham's and test drive their Cunningham Parlor Grand.
Made by Hailun (or at least it used to be) with a heavier plate and a scale by an old Baldwin guy, it might surprise you.
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wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 12:56 last edited by
Used pianos, all comes down to their conditions.
Looks like you have a very nice space for the piano.
Don’t know if you have ever mentioned it, does Mrs. Horace play the piano?
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wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 13:45 last edited by
To expand on my earlier post. Baldwin Artist Grands in the 80’s and 90’s were as fine of an instrument as could be found. There were a few quality control issues that mostly affected the instruments in the late 90’s but even then fine instruments could be found. The key is having a good technician go over them from top to bottom.
But the financial problems they suffered in the early 2000s and all of the crap that happened with Gibson drove down the perception of the brand. It the fallboards said Steinway, those L’s would cost $45K. Just have a good technical evaluation. Check for warped or split action rails or splitting bridges in particular.
If there is a Steinway for 25K it is likely in need of extensive repairs or is in decent playing shape now but will need extensive work in 10 years, leaving the dealer in a weird spot of deciding whether to rebuild it or not.
Mason? When was it rebuilt, who rebuilt it, how good was the end result? $40K is way too much when you have those Baldwins available for so much less.
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To expand on my earlier post. Baldwin Artist Grands in the 80’s and 90’s were as fine of an instrument as could be found. There were a few quality control issues that mostly affected the instruments in the late 90’s but even then fine instruments could be found. The key is having a good technician go over them from top to bottom.
But the financial problems they suffered in the early 2000s and all of the crap that happened with Gibson drove down the perception of the brand. It the fallboards said Steinway, those L’s would cost $45K. Just have a good technical evaluation. Check for warped or split action rails or splitting bridges in particular.
If there is a Steinway for 25K it is likely in need of extensive repairs or is in decent playing shape now but will need extensive work in 10 years, leaving the dealer in a weird spot of deciding whether to rebuild it or not.
Mason? When was it rebuilt, who rebuilt it, how good was the end result? $40K is way too much when you have those Baldwins available for so much less.
wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 14:37 last edited by@LuFins-Dad said in Considering a grand:
To expand on my earlier post. Baldwin Artist Grands in the 80’s and 90’s were as fine of an instrument as could be found. There were a few quality control issues that mostly affected the instruments in the late 90’s but even then fine instruments could be found. The key is having a good technician go over them from top to bottom.
But the financial problems they suffered in the early 2000s and all of the crap that happened with Gibson drove down the perception of the brand. It the fallboards said Steinway, those L’s would cost $45K. Just have a good technical evaluation. Check for warped or split action rails or splitting bridges in particular.
If there is a Steinway for 25K it is likely in need of extensive repairs or is in decent playing shape now but will need extensive work in 10 years, leaving the dealer in a weird spot of deciding whether to rebuild it or not.
Mason? When was it rebuilt, who rebuilt it, how good was the end result? $40K is way too much when you have those Baldwins available for so much less.
Thanks LD! I will check them out today.
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Used pianos, all comes down to their conditions.
Looks like you have a very nice space for the piano.
Don’t know if you have ever mentioned it, does Mrs. Horace play the piano?
In any case, good luck with your quest for a grand piano.wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 14:37 last edited by@Axtremus said in Considering a grand:
Used pianos, all comes down to their conditions.
Looks like you have a very nice space for the piano.
Don’t know if you have ever mentioned it, does Mrs. Horace play the piano?
In any case, good luck with your quest for a grand piano.Thanks Ax. No she doesn’t play. But has expressed interest in learning.
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wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 14:46 last edited by
This is interesting...The Chinese Piano lady...
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This is interesting...The Chinese Piano lady...
wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 15:38 last edited by@Jolly said in Considering a grand:
This is interesting...The Chinese Piano lady...
Good resource, thanks Jolly.
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wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 16:51 last edited by Jolly 2 Nov 2023, 16:51
Caveat: I don't know her from Eve. She's the product of an internet search and for all I know, could be a cereal killer.
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Caveat: I don't know her from Eve. She's the product of an internet search and for all I know, could be a cereal killer.
wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 17:11 last edited by@Jolly said in Considering a grand:
Caveat: I don't know her from Eve. She's the product of an internet search and for all I know, could be a cereal killer.
Magic Spoon is the cereal killer. I’m getting my first delivery today as chance would have it.
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wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 17:51 last edited by
For me it was a hard boiled egg and cranberry walnut toast.
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wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 18:42 last edited by
@jon-nyc said in Considering a grand:
For me it was a hard boiled egg and cranberry walnut toast.
Cranberry walnut toast is my go-to bread these days.
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wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 18:53 last edited by kluurs 2 Nov 2023, 18:54
There's an SF10 in Altanta on ebay. They'll deliver for $15K. I suspect they'll do better and you'd need a tech to review their "refurbishing."
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There's an SF10 in Altanta on ebay. They'll deliver for $15K. I suspect they'll do better and you'd need a tech to review their "refurbishing."
Link to videowrote on 11 Feb 2023, 18:57 last edited byI looked at a couple SFs. They were both studio and concert pianos and were very used. Both needed work to be their best. That’s not a piano many put in their homes.
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@Jolly said in Considering a grand:
Caveat: I don't know her from Eve. She's the product of an internet search and for all I know, could be a cereal killer.
Magic Spoon is the cereal killer. I’m getting my first delivery today as chance would have it.
wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 18:59 last edited by@Horace said in Considering a grand:
Magic Spoon is the cereal killer. I’m getting my first delivery today as chance would have it.
I go back and forth, every other day, Cheerios - Corn Chex
I have never heard of Magic Spoon.
But I'm willing to try something new, let's check Magic Spoon vs Cheerios
https://knoji.com/compare/magicspoon-vs-cheerios/Magic Spoon wins 4.2 to 3.9 but the methodology is questionable
How about cost on Amazon?
Between $1.07 and 1.81 per ounce for Magic SpoonBetween $0.25 and $0.27 per ounce for Cheerios
Cheerios wins
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wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 19:10 last edited by Copper 2 Nov 2023, 19:10
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There's an SF10 in Altanta on ebay. They'll deliver for $15K. I suspect they'll do better and you'd need a tech to review their "refurbishing."
Link to videowrote on 11 Feb 2023, 19:48 last edited by Horace 2 Nov 2023, 19:48@kluurs said in Considering a grand:
There's an SF10 in Altanta on ebay. They'll deliver for $15K. I suspect they'll do better and you'd need a tech to review their "refurbishing."
Link to videoThat sounds great. But sadly, it seems I overestimated my wife's enthusiasm for this project. Well, I'll still check out those Baldwins today. I hope they don't sound too good. My heart will be broken.
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There's an SF10 in Altanta on ebay. They'll deliver for $15K. I suspect they'll do better and you'd need a tech to review their "refurbishing."
Link to videowrote on 11 Feb 2023, 20:39 last edited by@kluurs said in Considering a grand:
There's an SF10 in Altanta on ebay. They'll deliver for $15K. I suspect they'll do better and you'd need a tech to review their "refurbishing."
Link to videoDon or Sam Bennett in the Atlanta area.
Don's shop redid all of LSU's stuff after a flood a few years ago. I'd trust them.
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@kluurs said in Considering a grand:
There's an SF10 in Altanta on ebay. They'll deliver for $15K. I suspect they'll do better and you'd need a tech to review their "refurbishing."
Link to videoDon or Sam Bennett in the Atlanta area.
Don's shop redid all of LSU's stuff after a flood a few years ago. I'd trust them.
wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 21:21 last edited by@Jolly said in Considering a grand:
@kluurs said in Considering a grand:
There's an SF10 in Altanta on ebay. They'll deliver for $15K. I suspect they'll do better and you'd need a tech to review their "refurbishing."
Link to videoDon or Sam Bennett in the Atlanta area.
Don's shop redid all of LSU's stuff after a flood a few years ago. I'd trust them.
This listing is not for Don Bennett's shop. That's all I will say regarding A440.
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@Jolly said in Considering a grand:
@kluurs said in Considering a grand:
There's an SF10 in Altanta on ebay. They'll deliver for $15K. I suspect they'll do better and you'd need a tech to review their "refurbishing."
Link to videoDon or Sam Bennett in the Atlanta area.
Don's shop redid all of LSU's stuff after a flood a few years ago. I'd trust them.
This listing is not for Don Bennett's shop. That's all I will say regarding A440.
wrote on 11 Feb 2023, 21:41 last edited by@LuFins-Dad said in Considering a grand:
@Jolly said in Considering a grand:
@kluurs said in Considering a grand:
There's an SF10 in Altanta on ebay. They'll deliver for $15K. I suspect they'll do better and you'd need a tech to review their "refurbishing."
Link to videoDon or Sam Bennett in the Atlanta area.
Don's shop redid all of LSU's stuff after a flood a few years ago. I'd trust them.
This listing is not for Don Bennett's shop. That's all I will say regarding A440.
No, their shop is PianoWorks. I was just talking about who i would trust in that area to look at a piano for me.