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Offline wunderlich

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Purchasing pianos for studio use
on: June 09, 2005, 05:07:50 AM
I am opening a music studio and have begun the process of shopping for instruments. The variety of choices and prices is staggering, which makes the process of establishing a budget incredibly dififcult. I could consider purchasing four well regarded workhorses (such as the Yamaha U-1) or I could shoot for a respectable grand and three more modest uprights (perhaps Young Chang BE121?).  Then again, there is no point in purchasing a modest grand piano just for the sake of having a grand. I've also seen some reconditioned U-1s that might be worth considering and there are probably other used instruments worth considering. Needless to say, the salesmen aren't making this process any easier.

It comes down to this: I do have budget constraints, but I do not want to be cheap and make a purchase that will give me a decade of buyer's remorse.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Offline quantum

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Re: Purchasing studio pianos
Reply #1 on: June 09, 2005, 07:52:10 AM
Search for used pianos, and maybe try to get a bit higher quality.  As for the grand, I'd say go for it.  You want an instrument that your students can look forward to playing, and once they reach a certain level you can still continue to teach them without being impeded by an instrument's quality. 
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Offline Axtremus

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Re: Purchasing studio pianos
Reply #2 on: June 09, 2005, 12:11:12 PM
If the pianos are what you'll be relying on to make money, I'd say go with the workhorses. If you are going to teach advanced students (say, after ABRSM Grade 8), then a grand piano is a good idea. If you're only teaching young children and beginners, a grand is not crucial. Just my two cents. :)
 

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