The best piano to play on

[sara81]

On witch piano you like to play the most?

For me-Steinway and Bosendorfer(European manufacturer,for those who don't know )

Look at this beauty
https://tinypic.com/hupo5t.jpg

[kreso]

STEINWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And somethimes Yamaha.....

[arioso]

Steinway or Sauter!

[Teddybear]

Steinway. bd

[Ruro]

What's so great about Steinway?

In saying that, I'm not questioning you, hell, i never even played on one O_o Just wondering what makes them special? I'm gonna presume a great combination of Sound, Touch and Style? If so, why can't other Grand Piano Manufacturers... create something similar, or even copy them?

Ever since I saw Yoshiki Hayashibara (OMG YOSHIKI!) playing the Kawai Crystal Grand CR-40A at the X Japan Concerts, I don't think I want to settle for anything else ^_^;; I just hope it does suit my taste! Elsewise I will be busting a technician round my house to perfect it.

FYI: https://www.kawaius.com/images/cr40a.jpg

[mikey6]

Shouldn't this thread be in the instruments category?
I've been told that there's virtually no different between the full size Yamaha and Steinway.  But we have on of each at uni and the yamaha sounds woeful! I think it needs a total keyboard fix up.
The best piano I've played was in Melbourne, a Steinway.

[crazy for ivan moravec]

Steinway!!!!!!!!! BUT! steinways here in the philippines are really bad coz they couldn't cope with the humidity, so they get really bad, all your money down the drain! but if it was in good condition, Steinway is for me!

here in my country, Kawai is the best. i dont like yamaha's sound.

[cherub_rocker1979]

I like the Bosendorfer Imperial at school.  The Steinway concert grands are great too.

[cfortunato]

I've always loved the Chickering.  An old American brand called Story & Clark is actually my favorite piano brand.   It's what I learned on, and they have a great touch.

[I Love Xenakis]

It depends on whether or not you like your neighbors.  If you do then a mellow Steinway, Bosendorfer or Fazioli would be the best, but if your neighbors are jerks or if you're a sadist then the piano to be playing on is definitely the Yamaha SWIII3.  Loudest thing I've ever heard.

Don't skimp on practicing those declemented seconds or scales for hours on end.  Or if you're ever feeling particularly mean, whip out the sheets to some Boulez, Nancarrow, Stockhausen or Xenakis.

[pita bread]

What's so great about Steinway?

In saying that, I'm not questioning you, hell, i never even played on one O_o Just wondering what makes them special? I'm gonna presume a great combination of Sound, Touch and Style? If so, why can't other Grand Piano Manufacturers... create something similar, or even copy them?

Ever since I saw Yoshiki Hayashibara (OMG YOSHIKI!) playing the Kawai Crystal Grand CR-40A at the X Japan Concerts, I don't think I want to settle for anything else ^_^;; I just hope it does suit my taste! Elsewise I will be busting a technician round my house to perfect it.

FYI: https://www.kawaius.com/images/cr40a.jpg

Yay X Japan!

[pita bread]

I love playing Bach and Beethoven on this replica Fortepiano at the Colburn School. It accentuates my really detailed articulation.

[pantonality]

It's very easy to respond Steinway in a thread like this without even thinking. Having been through a recent grand piano buying experience I can tell you there are lots of sub par Steinways out there. The variability from one to the next seems to be greater for Steinway than any other manufacturer. When Steinway makes a great piano it's a fantastic instrument, but there are lots of Steinway Ds that are subpar. Steinway spins this as each instrument has its unique voice so pick what appeals most to you.

I've played Mason and Hamlins, Bosendorfers, Schimmels, Estonias, Petroffs, Seiler, Suaters and Yamahas that were fine instruments. The instrument I like to play on the most is the Estonia 190 I own, It plays and sounds wonderful and it's in my living room.

[icd]

honestly i personally don't really mind which piano to play on as long as it is not out of tune and sounds alright to me.
but if i have to choose, i would go for either yamaha or steinway.

[nonfox]

Steinway!!!