Piano recommendation?

[Throttle2]

Thinking of getting a piano for my daughter.

 

Not too expensive as she is beginner. Budget around up to $15k tops

Not looking at preowned.

 

Any recommendations?

 

Thanks.

[Ooosh]

A new piano for beginner if i remember correctly only cost 5-6k unless you talking about grand piano.

Why not go to yamaha or robert pianos to see the range and compare?

Nothing beats going down to the store and see the actual product

We are not talking about buying tyres here so recommendation might not be accurate

[Throttle2]

A new piano for beginner if i remember correctly only cost 5-6k unless you talking about grand piano.

Why not go to yamaha or robert pianos to see the range and compare?

Nothing beats going down to the store and see the actual product

We are not talking about buying tyres here so recommendation might not be accurate

 

Yes thanks, i did go down to take a look. Its like buying a car!

Am leaning towards the european ones but Japanese are cheaper and good too.

 

Idea is to get a good one so, dont have to bother about upgrades.

As an instrument is personal, i was hoping that my girl can have this piano for the next 10 yrs at least.

 

[Donut]

Thinking of getting a piano for my daughter.

 

Not too expensive as she is beginner. Budget around up to $15k tops

Not looking at preowned.

 

Any recommendations?

 

Thanks.

 

I was looking for a piano too

 

these dayz, go for electric piano, bro. yamaha, casio. check them out.

 

it really sounds like the normal piano. and its v suitable for beginners.

 

its like the era of film camera and digital camera

[Throttle2]

I was looking for a piano too

 

these dayz, go for electric piano, bro. yamaha, casio. check them out.

 

it really sounds like the normal piano. and its v suitable for beginners.

 

its like the era of film camera and digital camera

 

Thanks, but she's pass that stage so , she needs a proper piano now.

 

Have zoomed in on either Petrof or Yamaha.

 

Any direct experience ? Comments?

Edited April 14, 2013 by Throttle2

[Donut]

Thanks, but she's pass that stage so , she needs a proper piano now.

 

Have zoomed in on either Petrof or Yamaha.

 

Any direct experience ? Comments?

 

I tot u say she's a beginner? LOL

 

for reliablilty, go for Yamaha. won't go wrong. my in laws has one yamaha piano for 30 years, its perfect condition. looks brand new.

[Newdrive]

my gf is a piano teacher with yamaha. u can pm me your contact no so she can give u some advise.

 

btw, she will buy a yamaha or kawai piano if she buying one.

[Flying_genie]

I don't recommend an electric piano. The feel and touch is different.

 

The Yamaha U1J is a good piano without costing an arm and a leg. Price about $6k. I think the U1J is made in Japan. Never, ever get the cheaper made in China ones. The sound and tone suck!

[Throttle2]

I tot u say she's a beginner? LOL

 

for reliablilty, go for Yamaha. won't go wrong. my in laws has one yamaha piano for 30 years, its perfect condition. looks brand new.

 

 

Yeah, its like a japanese car as mentioned.... Reliable and pretty standard. But no soul leh.

 

In terms of sound, the Petrof is more pleasing to my untrained ears.

 

The Jap made Yammys are known to last a lifetime.

The model, i am considering for Yammy is the YUS5 upright Grand.

 

Thanks

[Throttle2]

my gf is a piano teacher with yamaha. u can pm me your contact no so she can give u some advise.

 

btw, she will buy a yamaha or kawai piano if she buying one.

 

Thanks for the kind offer,

Got discount or not? Heheh

 

Problem is none of the yamaha teachers we know openly recommend a yamaha.

[Throttle2]

I don't recommend an electric piano. The feel and touch is different.

 

The Yamaha U1J is a good piano without costing an arm and a leg. Price about $6k. I think the U1J is made in Japan. Never, ever get the cheaper made in China ones. The sound and tone suck!

 

Thanks.

Yes , read about this model.

Am looking at 125cm and above preferably.

 

[Jtb]

Thinking of getting a piano for my daughter.

 

Not too expensive as she is beginner. Budget around up to $15k tops

Not looking at preowned.

 

Any recommendations?

 

Thanks.

 

go for yamaha wx1 if you still can find. i had one that last 15years and sold it off at a good price too.

Owing an electric baby grand and felt like selling it away. maybe yamaha U1 will be good too. the above models are exam models if your daughter can continue on the way up.

[Sabian]

10 years? Do invest in a dehumidifier for the piano so that it can age with longevity.

 

With that budget, it's no longer about exam models. It's an outright grand piano category.

 

When I was looking for a piano, Yamaha's upright pianos are mostly made in Indon. Just be aware. Not sure if the grand are strictly mfg in Japan.

[Porker]

If you want the best then get Steinway

[Alim]

Yamaha U series good enough.

 

When your daughter's interest die down, Yamaha has good resale value.

[Assaxefour]

Any half decent piano will do,more important is a good teacher.

[Estrangable]

get a kawai K5 .. it shd be within your budget. I prefer Kawai tone over yahama which is rather too bright/sharp...kawai is more mellow and a little dark.

 

BTW, spend a bit more and dont get a electric piano...the touch and feel is totally different.

Edited April 14, 2013 by Estrangable

[Ferrislong]

get the same model as the exam pianos, safe bet.

 

Yamaha is a good one, with a nice touch and mellow sound...it was used as an exam piano when it was still held in Victoria Theatre.

 

Steinway is over at palais renaissance if you are looking at something else...