Buying a used piano. Works or not?

[super_radar]

I am really new. Just wondering if have one of the floor foot things, pump whatever. Broken does the piano still function. Thanks.

[keys60]

It depends. Most of the action is independent of the pedals. Its all leverage. The pedal pushes a dowel (wooden rod) which pushes a lever connected to the dampers and lifts them away giving you a sustain. You will not get a sustaining note if they are not connected.

If you really know nothing at all about pianos, you should find somebody that does. You may be paying for a pretty piece of junk.

Don't go it alone. You'll may get burned.