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Which of the following is most important to you?

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Topic: What is the most important thing to you when buying a piano? (Read 1947 times)

pianopitchman

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What is the most important thing to you when buying a piano?

on: June 10, 2005, 05:53:42 PM

I know that a combination of these things is involved in every piano buying decision. But, if you had to choose the one most important factor, what would it be?

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hgiles

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Re: What is the most important thing to you when buying a piano?

Reply #1 on: June 10, 2005, 06:36:53 PM

With the better instruments being labeled 'hand-crafted' there is going to be some variance in the product. Hence, my most important consideration would be how well the manufacturer stands behind their piano -- brand (customer service).

Many pianos at the higest levels sound good, have a good action, etc...