A new Petrof P135K or better a refurbished Steinway K-132?

[dpareigis]

Hello all,

what do you think which one should I buy?

thanks for your answers.
dpa

[gnuboi]

I asked a similar question to my piano tech... new, larger Yamaha or completely restored smaller Steinway.  He suggested going with the Steinway due to its ability to retain value.

If that's not important to you, then I would suggest the new Petrof, unless your refurbished Steinway is more or less all new.

Then you also got to pick the sound you like better.

[keys60]

As for overall quality, I would go with the Steinway (IF it was restored properly), however, you did say it was smaller and that could make a difference in the sound you are going for. I like longer strings myself. They are both good pianos and really, its the one you play and love more. Go with that one.

[fnkyazn]

Assuming both pianos are in good condition, especially the Steinway:

I'd recommend that you select the piano based on preference of sound.  European pianos and American pianos differ greatly in tonality, sound, and action.  If I were you, I'd carefully examine all of these areas.

If both pianos vary in string length, take into account that the string length will make little difference if the sound board can't tailor to the capacities of the strings.  I've played both Steinway uprights and Petrof uprights, and both of their soundboards are incredibly well-made, but again, I'd still compare the both to be sure.