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For obvious reasons, these pianos sit at the top of the monetary food chain. This boutique austrian manufacturer is now owned by the yamaha corporation. Bosendorfer pianos are hand built and considered the best pianos in the world. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Bosendorfer is one of the oldest piano companies in the world, and also one of the most exclusive, making only a few hundred instruments each year. Bosendorfer pianos information, restoration and sales. Each piano is lovingly handcrafted, bold in design and of course, pure bosendorfer in power and musical virtuosity. Other styles with the same specifications sell for more. This is in contrast to the midlevel kimball pianos the company is best known for. Used bosendorfer imperial concert grand piano for sale.

Bosendorfer are currently leading by example for this technology, followed very closely by yamahas disklavier system. Bosendorfer is one of the leading piano brands in the industry that exists for 186 years. Resale price comparisons of living room grand pianos. Currently, the company is manufacturing one upright piano as well as a selection of traditional and designer grand pianos. The ebook is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for used pianos of most makes and models, so you can easily see the price range within which your model. Piano age and piano brand names registry 1900 to 2015. With its unique design and size this piano delights by an exceptional multitude of colours similar to an orchestra. Founded by ignaz bosendorfer in 1828 the company began handcrafting the finest pianos in vienna, where the factory still exists today. Bosendorfer apprenticed with well known viennese piano maker, joseph brodmann, eventually taking over the workshop and starting out on his own.

The piano buyer article has since been revised to include these comments. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Discounts on steinway pianos generally range from 0 to 10 percent. Grading old upright pianos vintage piano information guidelines. A modern example of this bosendorfer strauss piano, dating this piano to the year 200 and with particularly minimal usage. The purpose of this article is to comment on and clarify the information in piano buyer on determining the value of a used piano. For this minnesota piano dealer, bosendorfer pianos represent the best of the best. A s there are too few bosendorfer upright pianos in the uk, so if youre looking for a fine german upright piano youre more likely to find a grotrian steinweg, steinway, bluthner, bechstein, lipp or other top make see our common makes in the uk page. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book piano. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. These models shown here represent more than 94% of that majority.

This is because kimball owned bosendorfer and crafted two models on the bosendorfer scale design. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. Piano buyer guide spring 2019 by moore creative issuu.

Kimball bosendorfer semi concert grand r21402 living pianos. Kimball, model 670s, 67 grand piano viennese classic. Bosendorfer klavierfabrik gmbh, vienna, austria bosendorfer was established by ignaz bosendorfer in 1828 in vienna, austria. And with a bosendorfer grand piano or baby grand piano, youll be able to enjoy a rich, complex sound in a beautiful package. Piano blue book prices used piano value piano pricing service. Bosendorfer grands and uprights pianos bosendorfer. Strauss junior 1825 1899 was also called the king of waltz, since no other. Manufacturers suggested list prices bluebook of pianos. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples. The piano has new strings, action, and was refinished with a polyurethane finish found on high end pianos today. In advance buying a new piano whats in a name new piano considerations buying a used piano for what it its worth whats the difference in pianos sizes of grand pianos sizes of vertical pianos. Bosendorfer pianos are played today by musicians of all genres as diverse as valentina lisitsa, wilhelm backhaus, tori amos, and many others. Piano buyer is a semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a so called blue book of pianos.

Bosendorfer, on the other hand, makes such exquisitesounding pianos. The limited edition bosendorfer designer model grand pianos are rare and magnificent collectors items. Fair market value is the price at which an item would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither of whom is compelled to buy or sell. The right piano makes an incredible difference when it comes to your sound.

One of the most famous and celebrated bosendorfer pianos is the model 290 imperial, a 9 foot 6 inch, 97 key concert grand piano originally custom built for musician ferruccio busoni. Falcetti pianos has the largest selection of handcrafted bosendorfer pianos in new england. Bosendorfer 200 johann strauss model handel pianos. The piano book is a registered trademark of lawrence fine. You can use the dates and serials listed below to help. Many of the limited edition acoustic piano models have completely sold out. This bosendorfer was used in an opera house in vienna and was restored in the schimmel factory using its high quality engineering. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. It can be a challenge to determine if youre paying a fair price for a piano.

Pianos from this austrian factory were always exclusive, and this fact still stays unchanged. The bosendorfer strauss has a stunning design with its contrast of classic black polyester with the light maple veneer on the inner lid and rim, a decorative music rest and an ornate lyre, a real centrepiece for the home. Bluebook piano information and prices provides piano information on demand, fast, and convienent. It is also among the most revered and exclusive, hand making only a few hundred pianos per year in vienna, austria. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. Used, in excellent condition some of these pianos are worth more than original price. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. Stay up to date on the latest news from living pianos. Kimball, americas home piano company, generally made pianos that had nice cabinets but were fair to poor musically. All preowned and used pianos michelles piano in portland or. Bosendorfer is one of the oldest piano makers in the world dating back to 1828. Resale price comparisons of concert grand pianos bluebook of.

Sitting down at this instrument, it becomes apparent instantly that the sound is that of the classic bosendorfer lineage. Generally speaking, this is the most accurate method of determining value when one has access to a body of information on recent sale prices of comparable items. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. Bosendorfer, which makes one of the highest rated grand pianos, was purchased by kimball international in 1966 to complement the line of vertical pianos the company produced in west baden. How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer. Bosendorfer ranks among the worlds oldest and most prestigious piano manufacturers. May 08, 2018 bosendorfer is one of the oldest piano makers in the world dating back to 1828.

Rich in tradition and worldfamous for our intricate handcraftsmanship, high quality instruments and unmistakably inspiring sound, we have been refining the art of viennese pianomaking since 1828. Fivestar lifetime tradeup policy if you ever want to trade the piano you have purchased from us, well credit you 100% of the price you paid towards any piano in our stock of equal or higher value. Rich in tradition, famous for its intricate handcraftsmanship and for the unmistakably inspiring sound of its pianos, bosendorfer has been refining the art of viennese pianomaking since 1828. Piano industry standard pricing 2009 2010 bosendorfer. Bosendorfer has been not only setting new standards in building grand pianos but has transferred experience, tradition and knowhow of decades of sophisticated craftsmanship to upright pianos.

As one of the worlds most respected piano makers, bosendorfer has an impressive lineup of everything from uprights to grand pianos. Allegro pianos carries a wide selection of new and used upright pianos by various manufacturers. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal, piano. Walter chickering conover currier elburn everett george steck gulbransen hammond harrington harrison henry f. The e book is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for used pianos of most makes and models, so you can easily see the price range within which your model.

Currently, the company is manufacturing one upright piano as well as a. They also introduced the overstrung scale and cast iron frame. Bosendorfers tonal definition, power and singing qualities have made it the choice of. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown.

Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. Contributing greatly to the graceful yet vibrant tone of the bosendorfer, a special action for the grand piano was developed by the company. From entry level instruments to the highest level vertical. The history of the bosendorfer piano shackell pianos ltd. The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their e book of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. The blue danube composed by strauss in 1867 is regarded as austrias unofficial national anthem.

Because local market forces have a huge influence on piano prices, it is common to. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. The bosendorfer factory was established in 1828 by ignaz bosendorfer in vienna, austria. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos. The blue book doesnt appear to list it, only its standard model equivalent. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. Bosendorfer piano prices and value upright, grand new.

Bosendorfer is unusual in that it produces 97 and 92key models in addition to instruments with standard 88key keyboards, and in its use of three stringsperhammer model of construction. Founded in 1828, bosendorder is one of the oldest piano companies in the world. This grand piano like the bigger brother 290 imperial has been crafted dedicating to the tradition of viennese piano building. The comparable sales method compares the piano being appraised with recent actual selling prices of other pianos of like brand, model, age, condition, and location. They are often found on the concert platform, though they are rare in the uk perhaps one for every hundred steinways. That said, on a new piano id have thought you asked the price and offered 20% less for cash. Gazing at the extra black keys of this bosendorfer grand the pianist immediately realises that this instrument is far from ordinary. Bosendorfer piano pricing guide blue book of pianos.

The bosendorfer grand upright 120 fits every room and unleashes voluminous bosendorfer tones. Sep 22, 2017 synchron stage vienna invited stefan mendl, highly acclaimed pianist and founding member of the vienna piano trio, to play and explore three of the most famous concert grands on stage a. The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their ebook of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. Synchron stage vienna invited stefan mendl, highly acclaimed pianist and founding member of the vienna piano trio, to play and explore three of the most famous concert grands on stage a.

Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. Bosendorfer piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Brougher restorations the value of a pneumatic player piano read this very common inquiry hello my name is jim and i reside in london, ohio just east of dayton. Grand piano 225 bosendorfer grands and uprights pianos. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested.

The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. They are often found on the concert platform though, they are rare in the uk perhaps one for every hundred steinways. These prices relate very well to current used piano prices. The age of your piano is determined by the serial number. It has a history of producing highly respected instruments. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. In 1824 ignaz bosendorfer began refining the handmade pianos of joseph brodman, a piano builder in vienna. Bosendorfer klavierfabrik gmbh is an austrian piano manufacturer and, since 2008, a wholly owned subsidiary of yamaha.

Bosendorfer pianos are regarded as one of the very best makers of the instrument. Our bosendorfer grand strauss is inspired by the composers own bosendorfer which is still exhibited at the johann strauss museum in vienna. Kimball, model 670s, 67 grand piano viennese classicbosendorfer finish. They have introduced new production methods to improve the quality, based on their experience. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most.