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Are Schimmel pianos good?
The Wilhelm Schimmel W180 had a typically high-quality Schimmel tone, rich and clear. The sustain was excellent, as was the balance of treble and bass. Powerful enough to be used in small concert venues, it would also be an excellent choice for home use and in music studios.
How much do upright pianos go for?
An upright piano costs between $3000 – $6500 on average. High-end upright pianos average around $10,000 – $25,000.
Is Schimmel better than Steinway?
Both are quality instruments. Steinway has been making pianos in the United States since the late 1850s and the name Steinway has become synonymous with quality. A Schimmel piano is also a high quality, enduring instrument.
Do pianos lose their value?
From a financial perspective (excluding instruments with special historical or artistic value), pianos are a depreciating asset. They depreciate quickly for the first few years and then slowly thereafter. They may eventually appear to appreciate in value, but the appreciation is entirely due to inflation.
How much is a 40 year old upright piano worth?
| Upright Player Pianos | |
|---|---|
| Years old | Retail |
| Over 40 30-40 20-30 10-20 | $500-$1500+ $1000-$2000+ $3000-$8000+ $4000-$10000+ |
| Value greatly depends on condition and the make of the piano. |
Can you sell an old piano?
Whatever the reason, selling a piano is a lot like selling a car; it can be a lot of trouble. Fortunately, sites like mine are here to help. Ultimately, you have two options; you either sell privately, or sell to a dealer, who will then do any work the piano requires and sell it on themselves.
How much does a Schimmel grand piano cost?
A new SCHIMMEL grand piano in similar size to this piano has a suggested retail price at $53.000.00.
Where did Wilhelm Schimmel learn to play piano?
History: In 1882, Wilhelm Schimmel learned piano making at the Vogel & Sohn factory in Leipzig, Germany. Now 4th generation Hannes Schimmel-Vogel directs the family business of Schimmel Pianofortefabrik.
How big is the soundboard on a Schimmel piano?
The 52″ model K132, which features a grand-shaped soundboard, has a very big sound; listening to it, one might think one was in the presence of a medium-size grand. In 2002, Schimmel acquired the PianoEurope factory in Kalisz, Poland, a piano-restoration and manufacturing facility.
When did Schimmel Pianofortefabrik move to Braunschweig?
In the late 1920s due to the Great Depression, a group of piano manufacturers formed a co-op and production facilities moved to Braunschweig, Germany. Schimmel Pianofortefabrik GmbH. In 1961 Nikolas Wilhelm Schimmel, the third generation member of the company, took control, and acquired the May Pianofortefabrik of Berlin by 1967.