Looking for a piano with light action.

[iaminamit197]

I understand that getting a piano with light action won't solve my tendonitis problems completely, but my current piano (a pearl river upright) has pretty heavy action.  Even though my tendonitis was caused by tennis and typing, playing piano has been imposible for me as well and i've been resting for the past two months (i've been playing for a year).  Once I get back i'm hoping i won't get it again.  The most my parents are willing to spend is 4-5 thousand.  To clarify, I'm looking for both new and used pianos.  So which pianos in general have light action? Thanks for your help.
                                                                                                                      -Amit

[xvimbi]

Before you consider another piano, ask your technician if he can lighten the action of your current one.

[iaminamit197]

Wow I'm pretty clueless, I didn't know that was possible.  Thanks  .

[jeremyjchilds]

Yes it is possible, keys can be regulated to a certain weight, 50 grams etc. this can be changed by altering the lead weights in the sides of the keys.

However, do not assume that it is that simple. It is possible that your piano may have a sluggish action due to swelled center pin or key bushings. This is what usually tires out the hand the most, and is very frustrating to play.

The cheapest thing to fix is the key bushings, and the weighting, or centerpin bushing replacement would be quite pricy if done right, ( I would charge between 500-1000 dollars CDN for that work.) (center pins)

It may be that you are ready for a new piano.

In that case, I have a piano that has a glorious sound, and a light action. (almost to a fault.) Ihave not had a chance to get around to weighting the keys a little, but when I do, it will likely be the best upright I have ever played.  In it's stock form it is quite light, but you may really appreciate that...

I have a seiler Primus. Go check it out.

[dinosaurtales]

Yes.  Seilers and Sauters both have very light actions -

[Souza]

I understand that getting a piano with light action won't solve my tendonitis problems completely, but my current piano (a pearl river upright) has pretty heavy action.  Even though my tendonitis was caused by tennis and typing, playing piano has been imposible for me as well and i've been resting for the past two months (i've been playing for a year).  Once I get back i'm hoping i won't get it again.  The most my parents are willing to spend is 4-5 thousand.  To clarify, I'm looking for both new and used pianos.  So which pianos in general have light action? Thanks for your help.
                                                                                                                      -Amit

If your are looking for a piano with light action you must try Detoa action.

Some upright and grand pianos has a very light Detoa action, as optional. I have an brazilian upright with Detoa action, and some pieces with double thirds or octave glissandi I can play easier than in my grand with Schwander action, although Schwander action could be a bit more responsive. 
 
I also have an upright Yamaha U121 (similar to U1) very light, but the first  with Detoa action has a lighter action. Ask for these optional  actions  and for the opinion of a good piano technician, but you need to experience by yourself. Try to be sure if a light action will really solve your problems.



Best wishes
Pedro


Links and references to Detoa action:

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https://www.detoa.com
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https://www.pianoworld.com/ubb/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=print_topic;f=1;t=007945

The Bohemia action is made by Detoa. Larry Fine in his latest supplement to the Piano Book says that the Detoa action is equal to the Renner action.

https://www.gramercy.com.sg/display.asp?ProductID=73

Save the $300. and take the Bohemia action.

https://www.ukpianos.co.uk/newpianos/bohemia.html
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Schulze Pollmann pianos

https://thepianocenter.com/_wsn/page2.html

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Seidl&Sohn
https://www.seidl-piano.de/tec-uk.html
https://www.seidl-piano.de/120-uk.html 
https://www.seidl-piano.de/his-uk.html

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Petrof - detoa action
https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=57f4fe42b5d2450067dc3022b570155b&topic=2741.msg61787
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Perzina
https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php/topic,7677.msg76738.html#msg76738
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Detoa x Renner action
https://www.pianoworld.com/ubb/ubb/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/7887.html
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Rosler
https://www.muziekhandeljoosten.nl/index.html?lang=nl&target=d437.html

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What do you think of Detoa actions in general?
https://www.pianoworld.com/ubb/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=008812;p=0

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https://jarrett.livejournal.com/390149.html
comparing pianos with detoa action