My friends could have gotten many times that price had they only gotten the instrument appraised by a professional, or at least looked up historical price information in a blue book of pianos. Impressive lightly used schimmel grand in near mint condition. 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. The instruments are made for young piano players, offering them pianos of high quality to an affordable price.
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This is your chance to get a handmade european world class piano. Browse our range of upright pianos and contact us for a free brochure. There is no way i can afford it but i would love a brand new schimmel 125 or maybe even a 2. Its really tough finding high quality, used schimmel pianos. Dec 14, 2011 under the companys slogan, quality will prevail, a schimmel grand piano will add a centurys worth of elegance to your home while bringing the universal gift of music to your family. Schimmel piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Schimmel offers a magnificent range of grand and upright pianos for the discerning pianist. Please post a question on our general discussion forum. Kawai piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. This is a schimmel piano made in germany in great condition. Sought after sp series with round legs and ornations. The company built high quality upright, grand and player pianos, and with quick growth, a larger.
The ebook is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a piano s value. There are upright pianos in four heights 116cm, 121cm, 126cm and cm at prices from. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. Schimmel piano pricing guide suggested list prices. The classic grand pianos are available in three sizes 169cm, 189cm and 2cm and are priced from. Selling your own piano, buying or selling a used piano designed for everyones use, piano information and appraisals. The combination of the clear sound and precise german action create a playing experience which is highly refined and satisfying.
The wilhelm range is based on contemporary schimmel designs and manufactured in a schimmel owned facility in europe. West michigan piano is the largest schimmel dealer in the midwest and it has been our flagship line of finely crafted pianos. A jazz musician from chicago traded this in to us for a brand new 7ft schimmel grand. Play your piano using an apple watch, alexa, and more. We normally have at least one of the smaller august forster grand pianos and at present also a few less expensive asian pianos. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Wilhelm schimmel braunschweig musical instrument store.
Get access to the comprehensive and free piano buying guide. They are sought after for their clear sound which is sometimes described as a belllike tone. I have not confirmed that i will be getting a new piano, anyway so. In addition, we service and upgrade yamaha disklavier, pianodisc, concert master systems and more. You havent heard the last of francis bacon, however. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Wilhelm schimmel pianofortefabrik gmbh, braunschweig, germany schimmel and kalisz, poland wilhelm schimmel the schimmel piano co. Schimmel is highly regarded piano maker and is the largest manufacturer in europe. Schimmel is one of the worlds most technically advanced and prestigious piano makers.
Prices of new or used kawai upright and grand pianos. In the world of pianos, the 128 yearold schimmel piano company has no peers. Steinway vs petrof concert grand pianos living pianos vlog. We have all been playing and enjoying this one today. The gorgeous, bronze interior is truly one of a kind. 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. All of our secondhand pianos include professional setup and preparation, brisbane delivery, one inhome tuning, matching bench and 5year warranty. West michigan piano steinway dealer with new and used pianos. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. The touch is light and responsive, the tone is bright and sparkly. West michigan piano offers the best selection of used pianos.
Now you might want to know if it is all original parts. Schimmel pianos offer a wide range of piano sizes, cabinet styles and finishes to suit everyone. Should i get a yamaha or a kawai, or should i stick with my good ole schimmel. Until this day, every time i play one of the schimmel pianos, i can still see, feel, and hear how fabulous and flawless the musical instrument is. Schimmel pianos for sale in massachusetts rogers piano. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos. I dont know if there are records of the piano models and serial numbers while the company was still in grand rapids, but you certainly know about your pianos origins. Nikolaus schimmel took charge of the company at the beginning of the 60s.
The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. If you dont see an instrument you are interested in please call us at 6165752100 or check back often. Customer service dealer locations photographs and specifications please visit schimmel website web site. A schimmel upright is a superb musical instrument, manufactured in the heart of germany by a family company with years of piano building experience and a passion for making worldclass pianos. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. Unique construction and design elements used in the large konzert grand piano k280, have been integrated into the smaller models. The konzert collection is schimmel s 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. Feb 24, 2016 like new schimmel artcase grand piano for sale living pianos. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Here is a lovely little piano you dont see very often, a schimmel 112 made in braunschweig, germany. Piano city offer a selection of schimmel pianos on. These include pianos from germany, austria, japan and of course, the united states. Made in germany, the quality of the instrument exceeds even its eyecatching exterior. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color.
Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their ebook of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. On may 2, 1885, wilhelm schimmel founded schimmel pianos in a suburb of leipzig, germany. In august 2009, the biggest piano maker in germany became. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other. It is vital to understand that piano values are determined by many factors, and a blue book can by its nature only give you a ballpark figure. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. At west michigan piano our institutional department can work with any group to provide a custom solution to this costly upfront purchase option. Schimmel pianos for sale buy a schimmel piano at pianomart.
Ive seen many old steinways in terrible condition, yet many people will naively assume that these are good pianos simply because of the name. The schimmel pegasus grand piano looks more like a spaceship or. Schimmel pianos australia authentic, german grand pianos. At rogers piano, we carry a variety of new and used schimmel pianos for sale in our showroom in natick, ma. This piano is located in our kalinga showroom so pop on in to inspect. 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. Our available schimmel pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america.
West michigan piano is the largest schimmel dealer in the midwest and it has been our flagship line of finely crafted pianos for many years. Elain, john and their team have been in the specialty piano business for decades and are recognised for their expertise. It has been subjected to the most severe tests of all clematis and it has endured the most rigorous use. Our award winning showroom is the only place you can compare a used schimmel grand piano, a properly rebuilt steinway grand piano, and a new steinway side by side. As germanys number one selling piano, schimmel combines research, constant. Steinway is making some lower quality pianos these days. This company is especially popular for its high quality concert grand pianos.
I have enjoy the action and the tone of the both pianos. Instrument sampling specialist spitfire audio recently posted their own interesting video tour of the schimmel factory. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. Beautifully constructed from 24 different layers of gabun and koto, braces of spruce and the belly rail is made of ob beech. Schimmel grand piano sales manchester, uk forsyths music shop. I went to white river junction, vt, where i played several yamahas and steinways. Schimmel pianos are amongst the finest pianos in the world. Incidentally, the buyer was a professional pianist, and he indeed knew to bring along a piano technician before gladly parting with his 1200 dollars. Schimmel s grand pianos manufactured in braunschweig brunswick, utilise the patented schimmel konzert concept. The keys lend to extreme responsiveness that makes reaching the dynamic depths of sound easy. This 178cm grand was made in 1990 and is in lovely condition. Piano information and prices, we provide new and used piano prices, age of your piano, piano appraisal service discover the value of your piano used piano prices, fast online piano appraisal within hours. All pianos in the classic collection are made in germany and each of the grand pianos in the series are based on the design characteristics of the full size konzert grand piano k280. The sound produced by the schimmel 189 is typical of the konzert series with a great range of dynamics, superb sustain, beautiful clarity and a large.
Schimmel grand piano limited edition 610 black high gloss and adjustable bench. Schimmel piano pricing guide suggested list prices bluebook of. Exquisitely beautiful from the pedals to the soundboard, this schimmel grand is an allaround stunning piano. The story goes that herr schimmel came to the united states on the queen elizabeth in 1963 to sign on piano dealers. A medium sized yamaha upright can beat out an old cable nelson grand or full size upright any day. In addition, you can select a schimmel piano to suit your specific requirements, be it colour, design or something even more special. Upright pianos we always have in stock schimmel konzert, classic, and wilhelm schimmel range upright pianos, normally also one of the new schimmel fridolin instruments. I currently own a schimmel, and ive heard on the forum that kawai is preety good too.
Gaveau chickering kurtzmann sohmer schimmel petrof. I might be getting a new piano soon, and i would like everyones opinion on these three pianos. The konzert and classic ranges are all certified made in braunschweig, germany and the wilhelm range is made in europe in a schimmel owned facility. Age, history and value of your piano, fast and easy online appraisal. Schimmel is one of the worlds most prestigious producers of upright and grand pianos, and they have continually innovated with design, manufacturing and technology since the companys foundation in 1885. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. Jan 25, 20 this is a schimmel piano made in germany in great condition. 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. Lets now consider the most important variables that affect piano values. We have schimmel konzert and classic range grand pianos in stock. Schimmel grand piano for sale schimmel pianos youtube. This includes grand rapids, holland, grand haven, muskegon, kalamazoo, lansing and beyond. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of. All schimmel pianos incorporate the art of engineering as well as.
Schimmel pianos australia is proud to announce the newly appointed exclusive representative for sydney piano city. Directory of advertised used piano prices blue book used piano, piano. Handel pianos provides a wide selection of schimmel upright and grand pianos both new and used. What sounds like a pedantic obsession with detail is the basis of rich tonal worlds for the piano experts at schimmel.
Like new schimmel artcase grand piano for sale living pianos. There are six, superior grand pianos and three exceptional upright pianos in this collection. Ellington reproducing pianos, grand pianos, uprights and player pianos are made by the ellington piano co. That said, a blue book of pianos is a highly useful starting point, and im happy to recommend it here. The yamaha may also beat out a middle line baldwin grand in tone quality and in holding its tune. Schimmel pianos are manufactured to high standards at the schimmel factory in braunschweig, germany. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new. I have a decent schimmel upright already which i wouldnt part with but i would like to replace my 1970s knight whic. Forsyth has the largest and most comprehensive selection of schimmel instruments in the uk. If you have never played a schimmel piano, we invite you to experience one in our showroom. Schimmel is the most awarded and most frequently played germanmade piano in the world.
Bernies music land has been the schimmel representative for victoria since 1994, and is very proud to offer a magnificent range of schimmel upright and grand pianos on display on our schimmel stage. Schimmel pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. We have a huge selection of used and secondhand pianos for sale. Pianos plus has been one of castro valleys top authorized yamaha piano dealers for over 40. Schimmel nowadays only build pianos in this factory for models 116 and taller, therefore it is rare to come across compact pianos such as this of such quality. I was looking for a specific touch and tone, and the schimmel was exactly what i read more. See schimmel for further peregrinations of the schimmel piano. Schimmel are one of the worlds most prestigious piano makers and their instruments have won the most awards of any german maker. All schimmel pianos incorporate the art of engineering as well as innovation, design, craftsmanship and reliability. 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. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. You are able to share in schimmel s full size concert grand experience when you play any of the classic grand piano models. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a socalled blue book of pianos. Visit cooper piano in atlanta to see and hear just how well the schimmel k189 concert grand piano can enhance your life and home.
Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. Having recently sold my grand i was browsing the internet for new uprights. Schimmel grand piano sales manchester, uk forsyths. Schimmel upright piano sales manchester, uk forsyths. There are only two kinds of pianos grands and verticals but there are several sizes in. Make a fast and informed decision concerning the purchase of an acoustic or digital piano. The schimmel classic series are distinguished professional working pianos. Schimmel limited edition grand graves piano company. Schimmel grand pianos at forsyth music shop, manchester.
The konzert and classic ranges are all certified made in braunschweig, germany and the wilhelm range is made in europe in a schimmelowned facility. 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. Beautiful mahogany polish, custom legs and music desk. All in all, it is considered among the best values on the market. The schimmel 189 grand is a beautiful instrument of the highest quality. West michigan piano the exclusive home for steinway. Our selection of the finest pianos from the world over features steinway, a true american success story. All too many people fall into the trap of assuming a pianos brand has inherent value. Pianists came to value the technique, tone and forms of the schimmel brand. The company built high quality upright, grand and player pianos, and with quick growth. The schimmel tradition started in germany and by the 1950s, the pianos had become the german standard.
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