Buying previously used items has advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the nature of the item there are circumstances where acquiring a used one is not an option, and other cases where it is a wise investment. For large mechanical devices there are many reasons why buying a used model can be advantageous. Cars depreciate by a considerable amount the minute they are driven off the lot, and conversely many heavy-duty machines will run for decades if properly maintained. When well build equipment is used properly and regularly serviced it will perform just as well as new equipment.
Pianos are mechanical devices that will vary greatly in quality between manufacturers, and these large musical instruments are similar to cars in a number of ways. There are thousands of moving parts that all work in unison to perform a specific function, and there are many different ways to get from point A to point B as some ride in the lap of luxury and some take the bus. The overall design of the vehicle, the nature of the components and the manufacturing process separate luxury vehicles from entry-level sedans, though both will get you to where you need to be. The same can be said about pianos, in that a factory build instrument comprised of the cheapest available parts will allow you to play music, but it won't sound as good as it's luxury counterparts.
Furthermore it won't perform like its well-crafted counterparts or last nearly as long. Again, as with cars, you need to be very careful when buying a used piano. These big-ticket items last for years and you may have no idea how the previous owner treated it, or how the salesperson 'fixed it up' just a day before you arrived. However when you are looking at a used Steinway piano, you can rest assured that this heavy-duty piece of equipment is in top performance shape and you have nothing to fear. If only buying used cars was this easy.
Steinway & Sons pianos are hand built pieces of art constructed with years of craftsmanship and dedication to the art of creating world-class instruments. There is a level of excellence that one expects when they sit in front of a Steinway, no matter what decade or century it was build in. Owners who appreciate the excellence of these instruments (as they have decided to own one) know the importance of regular maintenance. It is fair to say that the 'average' household piano probably gets tuned once every 5 years. Owners of Steinway pianos generally have their instruments services annually, and maintenance comprises three basic steps to maintain the sound and feel of the piano. Tuning brings the piano back to pitch; voicing affects the piano's tone or quality of sound; and regulation is the process of adjusting the action mechanism, which affects the touch of the piano.
Simply put, nothing else sounds like a Steinway and their used models will often outperform other companies' new models. Various Steinway Piano Galleries carry an assortment of used models that you can go physically see and hear in person, as they offer excellent opportunities to invest in one of these prestigious instruments. Whether you are looking for a used vintage piece or simply hoping to have an instrument to pass on through generations, know that when you acquire a used Steinway piano there is only incredible sound to look forward to.
Stop by Steinwaypianogallery.ca to see what a high quality and magnificent instrument looks like. You should also check out http://steinwaypianogallery.ca/used-steinway-piano to see which vintage and used pianos are available.
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