Are you ready to buy a new piano? What brand should you buy?
There are many words of advice on selecting the type of piano: upright, grand, or digital. And a lot of that depends on space and your ultimate goal. If you’re traveling with your piano, or you don’t have a lot of room, a digital makes perfect sense. If you want to use it as a statement piece in your home, nothing but a grand will do.
But when you’ve narrowed down your desires enough to finalize your purchase, what brand should you select? Is there a difference?
Do a quick search online, and you’ll find there are hundreds of different brands across the world. Wikipedia lists just a partial list, and if you click and look at it, you’ll be scrolling for quite a while.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_piano_manufacturers
Dig a little deeper, and you’ll quickly get confused.
So many brands.
So little time!
What’s someone in the market for a piano to do?
Our first word of advice is to focus in on quality.
Many different brands build high quality pianos. Many different brands produce a piano that can endure a lifetime of enjoyment.
Start by reading our recent post The 10 Best Piano Brands Ever to understand a little bit more.
Want what some consider the best? Read all about Buying A Used Steinway Piano.
Need a little more advice? Take a look at our Guide To Piano Brands.
Then stop by and see what the different pianos offer.
You can’t compare when a private seller only has one. What you see is what you get.
But when you shop with a reputable dealer, you can compare and learn for yourself what will provide you with the best sound.