upright

[elevateme_returns]

hi, im looking to buy an upright, which is the best one? i need one that has the most similar touch etc to a grand. thank you!!

[gutenberg]

 i am biased because i will recommend a piano i bought. however, it qualifies imho to your specification that it plays like a grand. i was looking at a particular price point (under 15K), and i tried a lot of grands and uprights from usa, japan, indonesia, eastern europe and china. no german pianos in this price range in my area (kansas). i chose a petrof 131 (52 "). the one i bought has a renner action. current model has "petrof original." can't comment on that, but i would look at petrof 131 or 135. no doubt many others to also try out there, but you should include petrof in your auditions.

[tradge]

I find the Yamaha YUS series really appealing! Such a gorgeous tone, I would try one out! They have a couple at the Sage

[fiddes]

depends on the money you want to spend, I've tried verious different upright pianos but none compare to the Steinway Model 'K'

Thats just my opinion though

[txmuslguy]

I agree with Feddes's posting.  My partner has a Steinway K52, and for similar "touch" and sound, it's the closest I've ever played on compared to a grand piano.  We've also got a Yamaha C3 at home.  The Steinway actually has a "lighter" response/feel than the Yamaha.  And the bass, the Steinway "booms" as well as the Yamaha, if not better. A melower, warmer sound than the Yamaha, too.  I'd describe it as being "wrapped in velvet".   Definately go for a Steinway K52 if you can afford to do so.  Good used ones come on the market very infreguently, be prepared to move quickly if you do find a good one.
TX

[fiddes]

  someone agrees with me

I think!! Feddes?

[txmuslguy]

Sorry bout that Fiddes, my spelling error.  And yes, I agree with you. Think I scan speak from experience since I've played a Steinway K52, and have the Yamaha C3 right next to it to compare.  Of all the uprights I've played, the K52 has considerably better than any other upright.
TX

[zeeshanb]

I prefer the sound of the Steinway upright 1098. It is more balanced. I find the K52 to be bass heavy, to the point that the treble notes do not come out very well. I have compared then side by side many times in at local Steinway dealership and felt that if I ever want to upgrade I would just get the  Steinway Grand piano (M or L).
I also had the Yamaha U1 and the Steinway 1098 at my home for about 3 months side by side and I feel that it was worth paying the extra for the Steinway.

[daniloperusina]

Speaking objectively, the supposedly best uprights ever built come from Bechstein, Blüthner, Bösendorfer and Grotrian Steinweg, with Steinway as a (very good) close second.

As you'll see, these are sold by shops specializing in rebuilding old pianos for quite high prices, with Steinway always much higher, because it's Steinway. Further, these shops tend to keep to these brands mainly.

All of them are still manufactured. If they are affordable to you, find them and try them out, before you try any other!

Petrof with/without Renner: Renner is the most well-known and respected manufacturer of top-quality action parts for pianos and grands. For a while, even Steinway fitted their instruments with actionparts from Renner, but I think they are back to manufacturing all parts themselves.
Anyhow, Renner is a sort of quality insurence, so if there is an option, like with Petrof, go for the Renner version...