info on new pianos- what's the best for the money?

[piano4me]

I am thinking of buying a piano and am trying to get different opinions on different pianos and information on the different types overall. I don't mind my saying that I could go up to approx. 9,000 US dollars. I was thinking a Schimmel? Would I be better with a good upright (Schimmel?) rather than a lower class baby grand? I am looking mainly for good sound- not so much the 'fancy' look of a baby grand etc.
  Thanks for the help- in advance! 

[knabe31]

Hello,
My personal advice would be to find a nice used quality grand. Assuming you have the space for it and don't require an upright you are much better off with a grand. I myself purchased a beautiful August Forster grand (5'8") for the same money that you are looking to spend. I am going to have some work done on it over the next few years but, for now it is suiting my needs just fine. I really feel a big difference in the way a grand plays as opposed to an upright. It has made a tremendous difference in my playing. Hope this helps, good luck, Jim

[piano4me]

thanks for the reply. I would love a used good grand but there's a main problem for me. I don't have enough room. I live at home yet and are house isn't very big. I'm only 16.... so I won't have more space soon either! I recently got a scholarship that is helping me pay for it.

[rach n bach]

Go for the biggest upright that you can find.

Really.

The larger the piano, the bigger the sound board, and that (usually) equates to a better sounding piano.  You can usually find some Peterof's and Yamaha's which are about 10 years old in your price range, and they sound quite nice.  You want to know the differnaces in how they sound?  Go play some! it's really the best way

Good Luck!

RnB

[knabe31]

Since space is an issue, then the upright is for you. I aggree that you should get as big (tall) a piano as possible. Also, still consider the used market. You may be able to get a great quality older piano for the money you have to spend. Just be sure to have it checked out by a good technician. Have fun!
 

[piano4me]

thanks and yes, I'll have fun!

[cygnusdei]

That money can get you a new Charles Walter upright, which I personally find very pleasant sounding.