How much is an upright player piano worth?

How much is an upright player piano worth?

Today, on the Internet, there are people who are selling ‘complete’ circa 1920 upright player pianos in unrestored condition for less than $200.00, and there are dozens to choose from. As far as prices at auctions, upright players hardly ever command more than $800.00 in working or semi-working condition.

Does player piano have any value?

The Average Value of a regular, unrestored Upright Player Piano varies from about $200-$2000, depending on the type/quality of the cabinet and the reputation of the manufacture. Non-name brand units with all straight lines are the most common and the least valuable.

How much is a new player piano?

An upright piano costs between $3000 – $6500 on average. High-end upright pianos average around $10,000 – $25,000. Entry level grand pianos costs between $7000 – 30,000. High-end grand pianos such as Steinway, Bosendorfer, and Yamaha can cost between $65,000 – $190,000.

How much should a good, upright piano cost?

You have to pay for quality. You can expect to spend $3,000+ for a high-quality upright, and from $15,000-$30,000 for a grand piano. But, shop around and do your research; exceptions do pop up. Timbre tends to deteriorate quickly in new, cheap pianos, meaning your new piano might have a different voice in five years.

How much on average do upright pianos cost?

This is not to say that upright pianos are inexpensive. A top-of-the-line upright piano can cost tens of thousands of dollars! As far as entry-level instruments go, brand new uprights piano can be found for as little as $3,500-$5,000 and should provide a decent level for beginning students.

What is the best brand of upright piano?

Bechstein. Pianos manufacturers often have grand-sounding names that could easily belong to law firms.

  • Bösendorfer. This company was started in 1827 by Ignaz Bösendorfer.
  • Steinway&Sons. Many immigrants anglicize their names when they get to the west.
  • Yamaha.
  • Kawai.
  • Blüthner.
  • Fazioli.
  • Mason&Hamlin.
  • Stuart&Sons.
  • Grotrian.
  • Why is a grand piano better than an upright piano?

    Prices of Grand vs. Upright.

  • Horizontal and Vertical Piano Sizes.
  • Piano Weights: Grand pianos weigh between 530 and 1,100 pounds (240 to 500 kilograms),and uprights weigh from 400 to 500 pounds (180 to 227 kilograms).
  • Pros and Cons of Grand Pianos.
  • Pros and Cons of Upright Pianos.