Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example. Many musicians pick bluthner as their choice because of the expressive tone of these pianos. For those whose desire for a used steinway piano is 100% genuine. The ebook is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for. Superb, handmade pianos, every piece individually chosen ensuring that only the most perfect materials are used to make these glorious instruments. Be wary of the guy who pulls out a book or tip sheet to give you the low down on a piano, especially the other guys piano. The next topic id like to look at with regards to debussys stay in jersey is the alleged purchase of a bluthner grand piano whilst in on the island. Since 1853, bluthner pianos have been exclusively manufactured in leipzig, germany.
Piano name brand guide the free online piano price book. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. Bluthner is one of the finest pianos in the world along with hamburg steinway, bosendorfer, fazioli and a select few other companies. Buy books faqs videos seller advice local piano services classified ads. Discount prices will vary from dealer to dealer with local competitive and economic conditions. Bluthner piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Blthner was established in 1853 in leipzig, germany by julius blthner. Sold bluthner model 1 concert grand piano for sale. Used bluthner parlor grand piano for sale living pianos. It wasnt till i stumbled across your piano calculator website that i finally got some answers.
The pianos are designed, developed and executed in the j. Bluthner grand pianos are know for having a smooth, light touch especially in the older patent actions models, warm tone and aesthetically pleasing cabinet. It can be a challenge to determine if youre paying a fair price for a piano. Allegro pianos has bluthner grand and upright pianos available. A cabinetmaker by trade, he learnt to make pianos from several craftsmen, including spangenbur. Because local market forces have a huge influence on piano prices, it is common to. These pianos are also advertised on the web by technicians, private parties, music stores teachers, and on auctions or liquidations.
Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. They combine the beauty of modern acrylic design with the excellence in performance that is expected from an instrument manufactured by bluthner. Full rich tone with all the subtleties any pianist could demand. Owned and operated by the bluthner family for more than 160 years and hand made in germany, bluthner pianos rich history, being the piano of choice of many of the great late 19th centuryearly 20th century classical composers modern piano era including debussy, rachmaninoff, prokofiev, shostakovitch, ravel and others. Bluthner is one of the only piano companies that has been owned by the same family since the 1800s where they are still handmade to exacting standards. That said, a blue book of pianos is a highly useful starting point, and im happy to recommend it here.
They carry on the legacy of the founder, julius bluthner, to build the best pianos in the world. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. After signing up to your membership i discovered my pianos actually worth a lot more than expected. Thats a fact as a result of the determination and hard work from the founder julius. Dollars and are based on market values based on comparisons of used pianos, and offered for sale on the internet on such sites as craigs list, e bay or in classified ads in newspapers throughout the united states and canada. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. A german piano brand bluthner is appreciated by many pianists, composers and piano experts from all around the world. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace.
During world war ii, the factory was completely decimated and was rebuilt under national control of east germany. The jersey theory the eastbourne theory an added mystery. Since 1994 their pianos have been imported into the usa, now distributed by bluthner usa, located in lansing, michigan. Includes piano specifications and construction details, company history and news. Bluthner crystal editions are a perfect addition to any sophisticated home. See prices, specifications, exclusive pictures and factory tours. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new pianos or current resale market value of used pianos, any brand, right now. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book piano. W e normally stock at least three restored bluthner grand pianos between 5ft and 6ft 3in long. Used piano consumer guides the official bluebook of pianos. Choose from 32 bluthner 6 190 ads available for sale.
Used and new bluthner 6 190 list of vertical pianos and grand pianos. The bosendorfer and steingraeber were really disappointing. We are interested in all top quality bluthner pianos, please email or phone us on 01865 240 634. In 1997, the haessler brand name was established by bluthner haessler is a bluthner family name. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a so called blue book of pianos. 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. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal, piano. To this day, the bluthner family of craftsman and entrepreneurs continues to head the bluthner firm and personally oversees the production of each piano bearing their name. Bluthner model 6 190 used and new pianos for sale all. The pianomart idea was born in 1996 by joe ross, a registered piano technician who envisioned a classified advertising platform for buying and selling pianos online. Bluthner semi concert grand piano model 2 living pianos. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans. Bluthner piano pricing guide suggested list prices bluebook of.
The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. Bluthner pianos are one of the few german piano manufacturers still owned and run by the family. Manufacturers suggested list prices bluebook of pianos. I didnt get to play the largest bluthner, but the other bluthners there were quite good. I spent over 3 hours last night looking for some basic information about how much i should sell my small upright piano for. It has the distinction of being one of the only piano companies in the world that has been owned and operated by the original bluthner family from 1853 until today.
See our custom piano technician map to find a tuner nearest you. Bluthner are on the big four piano manufacturers and artists who were particularly fond of bluthner pianos include willhelm ii, emperor franz joseph i, johannes brahms, gustav mahler, liberace, bela bartok, claude debussy, dodie smith, max reger, richard wagner, johann strauss, pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, dmitri shostakovich and sergei rachmaninoff. Nov 21, 2018 since 1853, bluthner pianos have been exclusively manufactured in leipzig, germany. I played steingraeber,bosendorfer and bluthner concert grands. In 1853, he opened his own workshop in leipzig where he made grand pianos. I dont know what they did to that steingraeber but its bass did not sound like a concert bass. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. While there are several great european pianos such as hamburg steinway and bosendorfer, many people prefer the sound of a great bluthner to any other piano produced anywhere in the world. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples. I played these pianos, though like you very briefly. Julius bluthner established the bluthner piano factory in 1853. Get tips for selling a piano and determine its fair market value. The piano price point blog contains direct source articles about the piano, piano parts and piano technology.
The bluebook of pianos has adopted the following definitions to help clarify the level of repairs on a piano. Piano information and appraisal, piano information and prices, we provide new and used piano prices, age of your piano, piano appraisal service discover. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. After signing up to your membership i discovered my piano s actually worth a lot more than expected. 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. Bluthner piano serial numbers bluthner was established in 1853 in leipzig, germany by julius bluthner.
Classic models since 1853, bluthner pianos have been exclusively manufactured in leipzig, germany. Haines piano company built a full line of upright pianos, baby grand pianos and player pianos, and their instruments were known for being of very good quality, and the firm was very successful. See more ideas about piano for sale, piano and music desk. Though in each decade both good and bad pianos have been produced, and each piano must be judged on its own merits, this brief historical overview may give you some idea of what to expect to see as you shop for a used piano. Although he died in 1910, his 3 sons took over the company.
A used piano that has been disassembled, inspected, repaired as necessary with replacement of all worn or deteriorated parts, reassembled, tested and approved to at least the tolerances of a new piano of like manufacture is. By 1990, the bluthner family resumed control and built new facilities just outside leipzig in 1997. And yet, once one gets used to it and overcomes ones prejudices, it is extraordinary in its own right. If youre thinking of buying a professionally reconditioned bluthner grand piano then youre getting a piano with a smooth, light touch especially in the older patent actions models, warm tone and an aesthetically pleasing cabinet. Stuyvesant pianola, steinway duo art pianola, stroud pianola the aeolian. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of. We have a huge selection of used and secondhand pianos for sale. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years.
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