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Are Essex pianos good?
Essex delivers exceptional performance well above its price and we feel anyone looking at new or used pianos in an affordable price range should absolutely give them a try.
Is Boston made by Steinway?
Designed by Steinway & Sons, employing the unique patents and expertise that have made the name steinway synonymous with excellence, the Boston line of grand and upright pianos represents a singular achievement in instrument building: a superior playing experience at a price level never before thought possible.
Is the Boston piano a good piano?
As they are built by Kawai, Boston pianos are of solid, good quality – there is no debate on that. Boston pianos are often presented by Steinway dealers as a choice for those seeking a Steinway piano but at a lower price point.
What is the Steinway Promise?
The Steinway Lifetime Trade-Up Promise When you purchase any Pre-Owned Steinway, you will receive 100\% of the original purchase price in trade toward a new Steinway or Steinway-Designed piano of greater value for the lifetime of the instrument. That is the Steinway Promise.
Do Boston pianos hold value?
So, do pianos depreciate? Yes, pianos depreciate over time. The amount of depreciation depends on the brand of piano, the condition of the instrument, and the current piano market.
What happened to Steinway in the 1960s?
During the early 1960s, work began on another project that company leadership hoped would again boost the company’s reputation as a world-leading instrument. Continued pressure from less expensive yet high-quality pianos from Japanese makers like Yamaha and Kawai began to push Steinway from their position as the North American piano king.
Why did Steinway switch to Teflon bushings for their pianos?
Teflon was (and is) much more dimensionally stable and was not affected by these changes. It was hoped that this would be an improvement in the overall stability of the piano. Steinway contracted with outside companies for these bushings and soon launched them into use on all their New York built pianos.
Why buy a Steinway & Sons grand piano?
I f there was one quality that marked the early days of Steinway & Sons, it was the family company’s inherent desire to invent, tweak and improve the quality of their pianos. This led to famous innovations and improvements to the grand piano design that continues to be standard a century later.
What happened to Steinway & Sons Teflon?
The ‘Teflon Era’ will forever remain an infamous time for Steinway & Sons, but one that forced the industry to adopt new ideas and parts. During the early 1960s, work began on another project that company leadership hoped would again boost the company’s reputation as a world-leading instrument.