Information - Concerts, News,FAQs, Archives. Organs - Electronic (B3 etc.), Pipe, Theatre. Who's Who - Professional Pianists on Piano World Member Recordings - Non Classical Pianist CornerĮVENTS! Piano Concerts, Recitals, Competitions.įun Stuff! - Parties, Tours, Projects & More.įorum Members Parties, Tours, Cruises, & M. MY NEW PIANO or KEYBOARD! - Share Your Story! Good luck, and keep us informed of your decision!ĭigital Pianos - Electronic Pianos - Synths &a. ![]() They are not the same animal, metaphorically speaking. Again, the U1 would be the better instrument and the best long-term investment, but you are looking at a baby grand vs. If you could get the DH Baldwin for $2K or even $2.5K or the U1 for $3K, if in good condition, that seems like a very good price to me on either. So, in my view, it depends entirely on how well you like the DH Baldwin baby grand, and how well you like the U1. Now, are you looking for a piano to play and enjoy, or an investment? If an investment, I'd suggest buying the Yamaha U1, by far. You can actually get a "dud/lemon" with any brand or model. 27603, Circa 1916 Fitted with an electric dehumidifier. Figured Mahogany Baby Grand Piano Serial No. Lot 279 Property of Various Owners Baldwin Piano Co. On the Yamaha U1, they are very highly regarded, and very popular pianos, and they are excellent quality pianos, depending on the environment they've been subjected to and the general overall condition. Black Lacquer Baby Grand Piano, plastic keys, the underside of sound board stenciled '100088 M,' and case impressed '81171,' approx. If you can get it for $2000, that seems like a good price for the DH Baldwin to me, but only if you really like the way it sounds and plays. If you looked at and auditioned the DH Baldwin (not a real Baldwin, as you mentioned) and you liked it, and the tech spoke favorably of it, you may enjoy it even more than the U1 not because it (DH Baldwin) is a better quality piano, but because it is a baby grand. Hello, Sullivan, and welcome to Piano World!įrom reading your thread, it seems like you already have a plan in place, and don't need any advice! ![]() ![]() I have the impression the Yamaha are very well appreciated in the market.Īny opinion what will be a good offer for the Yamaha?Īssuming, price is the same, lets say I can get them for $3000, which one will be better investment/buy? My reason for the low offer on the Baldwin, it is a bigger "gamble" as they are not as good of resale value, in my opinion. This one is also well maintained and tuned and played regularly. My next option is Yamaha Vertical U1, Year 2000, but the asking price is $3250. My playing Level Early intermediate, trying to upgrade form an old Clavinova CVP-69, so I think is a good step up. Personally inspected the piano and played and it is very clean and action in very good.Īsking is $4,000. I talked to the current technician who services the piano and he has no issue with the piano. I am inclined to but a a DH Baldwin, Baby Grand C142, Serial Number 55xxx. I would like to hear your advice on a potential piano buy from private seller.
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