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Title: How good is a Schimmel?
Post by: Brylkeen on December 26, 2002, 02:17:46 PM

I'm willing to buy an upright piano.

So I have found those brands: Schimmel, Kawai, Yamaha, Petrof, ...
Of all those, I founded that the Schimmel was the most warmth while playing.

Has anybody got some comment or price-indications?
(I was interested in the models about 125-132 cm)

Kind Regards  :)

Title: Re: How good is a Schimmel?
Post by: chopinfan on December 28, 2002, 04:51:15 PM

I have a schimmel which I Bought 4 years ago.
It's the tallest one, I can tell you it has a wonderful mechanic, I also prefer it to a 10 years steinway model C which we have in conservatory. The Steinway has a too heavy keyboard. Only thing I don't like in my piano is that it is too difficult to make a good piano, while the forte or mf is wonderful. If you take a Schimmel I think you'll like it. Anyway try most pianos possible before buying one.

P.S. How long have you been studying piano?

Title: Re: How good is a Schimmel?
Post by: Brylkeen on December 28, 2002, 04:59:00 PM

It is now the fifth year that I'm playing the piano. So I can say that I've got yet a bit of experience  ;).

Title: Re: How good is a Schimmel?
Post by: rich_galassini on December 29, 2002, 10:01:20 PM

I agree with Chopinfan.

Schimmel makes a very nice piano, but play as many brands as possible before deciding. I might suggest Charles Walter as a possibility. Made in USA and also very nice.

Good Luck,

Rich Galassini
Cunningham Piano Co.
Philadelphia, Pa.
(215) 991-0834