The Piano Book: Buying & Owning a New or Used Piano

The Piano Book: Buying & Owning a New or Used Piano
by Larry Fine

The Piano Book: Buying & Owning a New or Used Piano
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Author: Larry Fine
Foreword: Keith Jarrett
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-11-01
ISBN: 1929145012
Number of pages: 244
Publisher: Brookside Press

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Summary: 5 Stars

This is a well written comprehensive guide for almost any piano. It is written by some one that has spent years as a piano technician and literally knows pianos inside and out. You can find a reference to almost any piano produced over the last 100 years. It gives useful information regarding problem areas and attributes of the pianos mentioned. It is essential for any one considering buying a used piano.

Summary of The Piano Book: Buying & Owning a New or Used Piano

This bible of the piano marketplace is indispensable to buyers and owners of pianos, amateur and professional players alike. Hundreds of thousands of pianos are bought and sold each year, yet most people buy a piano with only the vaguest idea of what to look for as they make this major purchase. The Piano Book evaluates and compares every brand and style of piano sold in the United States. There is information on piano moving and storage, inspecting individual new and used pianos, the special market for Steinways, and sales gimmicks to watch out for. The supplement lists current prices for more than 2,500 new piano models.

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