Buying a Used Piano

If you haven’t already learned the hard way, the private sale marketplace is treacherous territory. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, eBay, and other online platforms where you can find used items for sale are full of enticingly cheap, yet incredibly expensive, mistakes.

No matter what you decide, a carefully considered piano purchase will yield years of high-level music-making for the professional musician.

There are many common misconceptions about buying pianos. The truth is that, to progress, young students need better pianos, not worse.

Should you buy an acoustic or digital piano? Many factors play into this seemingly simple decision, some practical, some not.

Use this checklist when inspecting a used piano prior to purchase.

This brief historical overview of pianos may give you some idea of what to expect to see as you start the search for a used piano.

In this article, I’ve tried to assemble some information and tools to help buyers and sellers understand the appraisal process.

This article helps institutions develop a plan for fulfilling their piano-related needs, including guidelines for the donation of pianos.

Three terms are often used in discussions of piano restoration work: repair, reconditioning, and rebuilding.

An acoustic (traditional) piano can be one of the most expensive and difficult purchases most households will ever make. Why so difficult?