The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. W 206, w 180 grand pianos and w 123, w 118, w114 upright pianos the series wilhelm schimmel, named after the companys founder consists of two grand pianos and three piano models in different designs. These brand names listed here accounted for over 95% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 35 years. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples. Schimmel pianos the most highly awarded german piano. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. Schimmel uncompromising quality for the discriminating pianist. Within his first ten years he had produced over instruments and later built his own stateofth. The blue book prevents you from selling your piano for too little or paying too much for one. Pianists came to value the technique, tone and forms of the schimmel brand. Customer service dealer locations photographs and specifications please visit schimmel website web site. The germans are renowned for their topquality craftsmanship in all things, especially pianos.
The most notable change has been to their topline konzert series of grand pianos. Resale price comparisons of living room grand pianos. The schimmel classic series are distinguished professional working pianos. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. Schimmel has been manufacturing high quality performancegrade pianos in braunschweig, germany for over 120 years. The only way to gain an accurate impression of the outstanding qualities of a schimmel piano is to actually sit down and play it, and discover for yourself why more musicians and music lovers have chosen schimmel than any other brand produced by a resident family owned and operated. New schimmel grand piano schimmel wilhelm w206 tradition. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. By the 1950s, schimmel pianos became the most frequently purchased pianos produced in germany. The enormous success of schimmel pianos the most highly awarded german piano goes back to 1885 when wilhelm schimmel started production in leipzig with a slogan quality prevails. This requires time, patience and a real empathy for the craft. The pianos are produced in two factories today, braunschweig, germany, and kalisz, poland. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book piano. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano.
It can be a challenge to determine if youre paying a fair price for a piano. All schimmel konzert, classic and international range pianos are made at the companys main factory and headquarters in braunschweig, germany where a combination of precision automation and skilled handc. If youre getting a baby grand, the schimmel will probably be richer than the yamaha, but if youre getting a concert grand and are trying to decide between a c7 and a schimmel 86, go with the yamaha for sure. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. Beautiful performance on a 6 foot schimmel grand piano. I have enjoy the action and the tone of the both pianos. The instruments are made for young piano players, offering them pianos of high quality to an affordable price. The easiest way to determine a used pianos value is by looking it up in a blue book.
The age of your piano is determined by the serial number. Schimmel piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. A fine piano defies description, even in the most eloquent of words. Schimmel wilhelm w206 tradition grand piano wilhelm schimmel grand and upright pianos are handcrafted according to a tradition of craftsmanship handed down over generations with loving attention to every detail. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. Its really tough finding high quality, used schimmel pianos. In this video, we visit the finishing room at cunningham piano co. The konzert collection is schimmels premium range of grand and upright pianos, with the k280 concert grand piano taking the leadership position as flagship of the entire schimmel family of brands. Az piano product categories new schimmel grand piano1.
This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. Koichi kawai was always mechanically minded, inventing. National wholesale and retail sales figures are documented. Their full line or pianos includes everything from designer models and upright practice pianos and all the way to computer designed and handmade in germany full concert grand piano. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. Schimmel pianos was founded in germany by wilhelm schimmel in 1885. Here is a wonderful instrument you dont want to miss out on. Our available schimmel pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. Theyre therefore more compact than grand pianosand often, though not always, less expensivewhich makes them a popular purchase for home use. Schimmel grand piano in superb condition piano for sale. If youre getting a baby grand, the schimmel will probably be richer than the yamaha, but if youre getting a concert grand and are trying to decide between a c7 and a schimmel 86, go with the yamaha for. Kawai piano prices and value upright, grand new, used.
Kawai, japans second largest piano manufacturer next to yamaha, was established in 1927 by koichi kawai. There are six, superior grand pianos and three exceptional upright pianos in this collection. Schimmel pianos for sale buy a schimmel piano at pianomart. Schimmel is highly regarded piano maker and is the largest manufacturer in europe. Schimmel the best value german made pianos available. This 6 schimmel diamond edition grand is quite the showstopper. The company built high quality upright, grand and player pianos, and with quick growth, a larger. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. If your piano is not listed please email us, we will be happy to help.
Piano buyer is a semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano. The schimmel tradition started in germany and by the 1950s, the pianos had become the german standard. Schimmel classic series upright pianos offer exceptional value for a high quality upright piano that even at the smaller sizes, compares very favourably with much taller, lesser pianos. Congratulations to the noonan family on their talented son and their trem. Handel pianos provides a wide selection of schimmel upright and grand pianos both new and used. Schimmel is a manufacturer of high quality grand and upright pianos. F our generations of the schimmel family have grown the familyowned business and each generation has taken great pride in its german craftsmanship. Back then, he won numerous awards and accolades at world expositions and fairs.
Attention is given to important considerations such as price, tone. Look at the schimmel page and see the price on their newest 280 model. Wilhelm schimmel 18541946 date established 1885 original locations leipzig, germany notable dates. The largest grands have reinforced keys for optimal energy transmission. For the first 20 years, they built a nice selection of square grand pianos before building their first upright pianos in 1870. Schimmel is one of the worlds most technically advanced and prestigious piano makers. We have a huge selection of used and secondhand pianos for sale. Schimmel pianos australia authentic, german grand pianos.
They are sought after for their clear sound which is sometimes described as a belllike tone. As germanys number one selling piano, schimmel combines research, constant innovation and sophisticated technologies, with traditional highly developed human skills, to make extraordinarily musical grand and upright pianos. These prices relate very well to current used piano prices. 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. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. New schimmel grand piano, used high end pianos schimmel wilhelm w180 royal intarsie oval read more. Haines brothers piano company was established in 1851 by napoleon j. Upright pianos, also called vertical pianos, have upright rectangular bodies and strings that run vertically. Wilhelm schimmel founded the company on 2 may 1885 in leipzig, germany. Piano blue book prices used piano value piano pricing service. Classic pianos is constantly assessing manufacturers to ensure we only offer the best instruments in every price range helping to bring joy and the power of music to countless families. Resale price comparisons of professional grand pianos.
From teaching pianos to grand pianos, they have it all. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. Most awarded german piano a wonderful instrument representing the pinnacle of piano manufacturing. Schimmel grand pianos at forsyth music shop, manchester. Schimmel pianos for sale in massachusetts rogers piano. Named court builder for both the grand duchy of saxeweimer and king of romania. The combination of the clear sound and precise german action create a playing experience which is highly refined and satisfying.
Schimmel of braunschweig, germany produces upright and grand pianos that are handcrafted to a 125year tradition of craftsmanship handed down over generations. Jan 25, 20 this is a schimmel piano made in germany in great condition. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. Wilhelm w206 tradition grand piano schimmel pianos. All my pianos are perfectly restored, they play and look like new, i offer them for less than 28.
Prices of new or used schimmel upright and grand pianos. The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their e book of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. Schimmel pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. Schimmel pianos are the worlds finest instruments in their price range.
Schimmel pianos are made in braunschweig, germany with the finest hand selected materials, and lovingly crafted into beautiful musical instruments whose sound can touch the soul and lift the spirit. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new. A grand piano is much more than a simple instrument. After visiting the steinway store, i was given a lot of information of why i should choose a new steinway or a steinway restored steinway over all others including schimmel. Many sites out there just arbitrarely make up the manufacturers pricing, at the bluebook of pianos we verify piano pricing through the manufacturer and request quaterly updates and will update our prices upon notification of the manufacturer. Schimmel pianos is a major producer of fine german pianos and you can get just about any kind of piano you need from them. Schimmel pianos, brunswyck, niedersachsen, germany. Sep 17, 2019 schimmel pianos recently delivered a customized, bright blue pegasus grand piano to the 5star hotel atlantis in sanya, china. Schimmel grand piano for sale schimmel pianos youtube.
Here is a demonstration of a very fine preowned piano from pianoworks. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. The piano forums are an online community of piano lovers including piano industry professionals, concert artists, recording artists, technicians, dealers, manufacturers, and thousands of enthusiastic amateur pianist. New schimmel grand piano, used high end pianos schimmel wilhelm w180 tradition intarsie vase read more. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. Schimmel grand piano sales manchester, uk forsyths music shop. In this blog, i gladly share the history of schimmel pianos.
Wilhelm schimmel pianofortefabrik gmbh, braunschweig, germany schimmel and kalisz, poland wilhelm schimmel the schimmel piano co. Semi concert grand pianos 6 7 to 7 7 factory website click on name. Because local market forces have a huge influence on piano prices, it is common to. Hear the warm sustaining tone and sparkling treble with its intuitive, precise touch that will inspire every musician. The e book is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for used pianos of most makes and models, so you can easily see the price range within which your model. Schimmel exports approximately 300 vertical and 350 grand pianos to the united states each year, which are marketed by independent dealers, and approximately 100 vertical pianos to japan, which are marketed by yamaha. All schimmel konzert, classic and international range pianos are made at the companys main factory and headquarters in braunschweig, germany where a combination of precision automation and skilled hand. The schimmel konzert range is testimony to the power of innovation prevalent at schimmel. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Wholesale prices increase on each year all new grand pianos, add to this the inflation index.
There are no accurate depreciation schedules for grand pianos. In the world of pianos, the 128 yearold schimmel piano company has no peers. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos.
And this event provides an opportunity to take a closer look at this remarkable instrument. Readers familiar with schimmel s earlier models will recall their trilogy concept, in which three sizes of grand piano models shared the same action design e. This used schimmel piano features a high polished ebony finish with stylish brass accents throughout and even a crest with gold leaf on the plate. Schimmel is a truly uncompromising, germandesigned piano made of precious chosen materials. Get list of all schimmel pianos categorized into konzert, wilhelm, international and classic series. Schimmel piano pricing guide suggested list prices. Schimmel grand pianos historically had a very bright, clear tone that was a bit thin, and.
Schimmel grand piano made in germany 120,920 living pianos. 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. Each schimmel piano is made with an attention to every detail that requires time, patience and a real empathy for the craft, allowing pianists an especially enjoyable playing experience. Schimmel grand piano sales manchester, uk forsyths. Schimmel pianos upright and grand pianos royal pianos. The konzert k2 is a traditional upright concert piano that is designed to produce vibrant sound in a variety of scenes. At the same time, because of his high quality pianos, wilhelm was accredited with titles by vendors to various royal houses. Now in its fourth generation, members of the schimmel family still oversee the production of their namesake pianos in. This lucky young man gets to practice on this magnificent schimmel piano every day. The schimmel line allows yamaha to offer its customers a uniquelystyled, highend, germanmade alternative. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. The schimmel company continues to foster innova tions in piano technology including the development of cape computer assisted piano engineering software.
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