Note: Add 10 to 30 percent (sometimes up to 50 percent) for an “equivalent” Grand, 1930-1950, better brand, good condition, 6′ Grand, 1930-1950, better brand, good condition, 5′ Knabe or Chickering),well maintained, 5’+ (has received minor repair, cleaning,etc.)Ĭonsole or spinet, 1930-1950, fair conditionĬonsole or spinet, 1950-1970, good conditionĬonsole or spinet, 1950-1970, very good condition Upright, pre-1930, average worn condition Your local piano tuner-technician is still your best resource! Piano Values Please note that it is nearly impossible to determine the value of a piano without Fine states, this list is not complete, or universally agreed upon, but is merely a guide. This list is from “The Piano Book” by Larry Fine. In some cases, the defunct company’s design continued to be used, but most of the time, only the name lived on. The reason 1930 is the cut-off point is that during the Great Depression many piano makers, both good and bad, went bankrupt, and their names were bought up by the surviving companies. The following is a list of piano manufacturers that made highly regarded pianos pre-1930. Conversely, a medium-grade piano in good condition may be the better investment. While the main points are still valid some of the prices will have changed.Ī good piano in poor condition is still a poor piano. Please note, this article was written back in 2009. Helping You Determine the Value of A Piano – Continued
0 kommentar(er)
