Yamaha U1 1970's fully reconditioned - First Piano purchase

[rustypianist]

Hi folks


rather nervous first piano purchase here and im very excited and nervous that ive made the right decision. I really need to get back into playing piano (been 15 years since i sat down and played properly) and teaching my children (5&3) at some point.

I opted for a reconditioned / re built - Made in Japan Yamaha U1, 70's born, fully rebuilt. It's had its insides replaced in Japan by Yamaha factory.

:CABINETS RE POLYESTERD

:CENTRE PINS

:KEY COVERS

:BUSHINGS & FELTS

:PEDALS & HINGES - has 3 pedals

:ACTION

:REGULATION AND FINE TUNING

:NEW SOUND BOARD (its nice and clean and new)

:REPLACED LOOP CORDS

(Sorry for the caps, i cut and paste)


Have i done the right thing    Cost me £3,500 (gosh, when i write it down i seems loads  )


im hoping for a lifetime problem free playing so opted for the Yamaha based on reputation and amongst other things, i like it and so does my 3 year old.

I did check out the Kawai K2, K3 ()(new) and NS 15 (2nd hand) and also one called sandner !(i think) and a Bently 115, but could not decide on new v old quality for a while, eventually opted for a quality second hand yamaha.

Is this about right price? have i paid too much (in UK)

[jimbo320]

Welcome Rusty,
In comparison to the other choices you mentioned, the Yamaha was the right choice.  I'm not sure, being in the U.S., but the price seems good. Although I'm a big fan of Yamaha. Just curious why the strings weren't replaced too?

[rustypianist]

sorry, my omission, absolutely everything has been replaced. its completly new "born again" lol 

I have had a look inside, the chap was eager to show me the shiny-ness of it. I actually thought it was brand new.

i like to think im helping save the environment a wee bit 

thanks for your opinion btw, its nice to know that ive choosen wisely.

(im getting a free adjustable stool, free delivery and he is putting on soft close on the fall board for me too )

i was quite impressed with his 100 year old rebuilt steinway baby grand  i thought it was new lol

[jimbo320]

At the end of it all it's your choice. I'd still go with the Yamaha but that's me.
After a few weeks get ready to have it tuned.