Is it worth buying a Steinway?

Buying a Steinway is more akin to purchasing a piano that is also a work of art and craftsmanship itself. It is a good investment but it should not be considered the only option for best quality and overall performance.

How much is a Steinway piano that plays itself?

Lin is demonstrating the Spirio, Steinway’s newest and first self-playing piano. When you buy a Spirio—not you, necessarily; they run upwards of $110,000—it comes with an iPad loaded with a Spotify-like app.

Are Steinway pianos the best?

Steinway is the best piano in the world: In fact, if you look in the latest supplement to “The Piano Book”, by Larry Fine, New York made Steinway pianos are rated in the 3rd rank of pianos according to manufacturing quality. So why is Steinway recognized as the undisputed leader?

Do Steinway pianos hold their value?

A used Steinway goes for about 75\% less than a brand-new one, but its value will generally follow the trajectory of the company’s consistent price increases. Last year, the company sold 2,001 pianos, generally ranging in price between $56,600 and $142,300, according the company’s annual report.

How long will a Steinway piano last?

In an institutional setting such as a music school piano teaching studio, a Steinway grand will last anywhere from 20 to 40 years (it depends on how much use the piano gets) before needing a total rebuild – new soundboard, pinblock, action, hammers, strings.

Why is Steinway so good?

Theodore Steinway’s technical skills ensured that the growing company was in good hands. Having high caliber pianists choose your piano over others was seen as being highly prestigious and influential. Thus, the Steinway Artists program was birthed coupled with the company’s bank of concert instruments.

What is the cheapest Steinway piano?

The Steinway model 4510, which is an upright piano, costs about $35,000. This is the least expensive model for a brand new piano that Steinway offers. The Steinway Model S costs $64,500. Their most popular concert grand piano costs roughly $171,000.

What is a self-playing piano called?

A player piano (also known as a pianola) is a self-playing piano, containing a pneumatic or electro-mechanical mechanism that operates the piano action via programmed music recorded on perforated paper, or in rare instances, metallic rolls, with more modern implementations using MIDI.

What piano is better than Steinway?

A substantial one in some cases. Steinway pianos are typically quite a bit more expensive and can in some instances retail at twice the cost of Yamahas. So, if you’re looking for a more cost-effective quality piano then a Yamaha may well be the more preferable option.

Is Steinway overrated?

No, Steinways are not overrated. They have a great bass notes sound, the treble is not shrill. middle register could be a bit better, but to me, a Steinway is the instrument to own.

How much does it cost to rebuild a Steinway?

Rebuilding a Steinway might cost between $20K – $40K, and purchasing a comparable new piano might cost between $45K – $90K. These premium pianos are as valuable as gold so it’s well worth the investment to rebuild them.

Is a rebuilt Steinway still a Steinway?

Steinway is selective on the quality of technicians to whom they will sell their parts. The result is that most rebuilt Steinway pianos are not really Steinway pianos. They are comprised of non-Steinway parts made or modified to fit in a Steinway piano.