Piano Brands - Quality Comes First?
There are many piano brands floating around out there
these days. There have been some technological developments
in the world of piano that has made the task of browsing
through brand names daunting.
With some basic
expertise and some information behind the names you can look
like a seasoned veteran while searching for your next piano.
Two things to consider when looking at piano brands are what
you are willing to spend, and what your needs are. Yes,
money and motivation will be the key deciding factors in
which piano brands you will be looking over.
The criteria can be broken down into three schools of
thought. These are: Most well-known names, best value, and
biggest investment.
Each of these criteria has
their merits. Maybe you want to invest in a brand name
instrument, or maybe you are looking for the best balance
between features and price. Many people simply want the best
they can afford and are willing to shell out the money to
have it.
Whatever your motivation, know that there is
a piano out there for you. Sifting through the piano brands
will make you a shrewder buyer. Always ask the piano
technician any question that comes to mind, and most
important, have fun with the process!
Most Well-Known
The Baldwin
name is unsurpassed as one of the tried and true piano
brands of all time. Named after Dwight Hamilton Baldwin, a
famed music teacher, it stands for solid construction and
dependable tone.
The other brands to bear the Baldwin
pedigree are Cable, Chickering, Ellington,
Hamilton,
Haines Brothers,
Estey,
Knauss, Kranick & Bach,
August Forster and
Wurlitzer.
When people think of pianos, they think of
Steinway and Sons. Since the 1850s, Steinway has been
making a piano that has been considered by many to be the
gold standard in musical instruments.
Names that
grace the Steinway collection are Boston and Essex.
Best Value
Quality is often associated with
expense. This does not always hold true. For over 60 years
now Kawai
has been balancing quality with affordability offering
pianos to fit every budget and suit every taste.
The
Kawai Company’s associated brand is Lowrey Organ Company.
Yamaha piano
rises above the rest for the most enjoyable playing
experience for the money. Boasting over 100 years of
innovation and tradition, this Japanese company has created
some of the finest digital and acoustical instruments the
world over.
Keeping in pace with technology, Yamaha
offers many of their pianos with midi-capability making
composing, and learning the piano a truly interactive
experience.
Biggest
Investment
For over a century,
Bosendorfer
pianos has been considered one of the superlative piano
luxuries in the world. Proudly crafted in Vienna since 1828,
Bosendorfer is known for manufacturing the finest in grand
pianos.
This is the
piano kings and emperors and even has Franz Liszt and Johann
Strauss on the list of admirers.
Since 1885,
Schimmel
pianos have been lovingly crafted in Germany. Known the
world over for winning countless awards the proud tradition
set forth by founder Wilhelm Schimmel lives on.
The
family tradition of quality grands and uprights has been
passed on through the generations making Schimmel pianos one
of the few family-owned and operated piano companies in the
world.
Whatever your musical needs are finding a
reliable brand is as easy as doing a little research. Look
over any awards and merits a piano may hold. Find first-hand
reviews relating the experience of those who already play
the brands that you are interested in. With so many options
open to you, you are sure to find the piano brand you are
looking for.
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