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Nordlys

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Ibach

on: February 22, 2005, 02:51:13 PM

What is your opinions of Ibach grand pianos?
Touch, sound, etc.

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iumonito

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Re: Ibach

Reply #1 on: February 22, 2005, 08:39:02 PM

I have played only two, but they were very nice. My favorite one was from the 1920's I think, about 220 cm (a little over 7'). The touch was thick and yummy and the sound rich and not piercing at all.

I hear they make good rebuilt pianos. The ones I played were well kept but in original condition.

If you are buying a new one, make sure you know where it was made, as many of these old brands have been bought out by Asian companies and slapped onto a piano that has little to do with its older brethren (Knabe, for example). Not that there is anything wrong with Asian pianos; just make sure you know you are buying German if that is what you want.

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pianobabe56

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Re: Ibach

Reply #2 on: February 23, 2005, 01:53:29 AM

I've only played on one Ibach, but I absolutely loved the experience! Sound was wonderful, I loved the key action, I wasn't accustomed to the shallower key depth, however, so that took some getting used to, but I would love to own one one day.

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Re: Ibach

Reply #3 on: March 11, 2005, 08:23:26 PM

Ibach is the oldest piano manufacturer today. They build many fine instruments. A Korean company bought them not too long ago with the intent of building a high line in Germany with the aid of the Koreans and a lower line in Korea with the aid of the Germans. Most likely they won't be like they once were.

I have 7 foot Ibach in the store from 1890. Hoping to find someone who would like to rebuild it. Has a neat plate.

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