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| As a piano
instructor with over 30 years' experience with pianos
and pianists, I value fine instruments that provide a
wide range of sound capabilities. Every pianist should
have the opportunity to understand and experience
playing one of these instruments. Sadly, students often
purchase a piano that doesn't offer the response needed
to develop both technically and musically. So when
considering purchasing a piano, I encourage buyers to
think beyond the first few years and purchase an
instrument that will take them through their
intermediate level into the advanced repertoire. Please contact The Piano Connection for these and other unadvertised fine pianos on the private market! The Piano Connection now offers attractive financing options. Click here to learn more. |
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Yamaha Cable Nelson (Seattle) Located in the home of visiting faculty, this Yamaha Cable Nelson piano exhibits the quality that makes Yamaha the piano of choice for US schools and universities. Built in the Yamaha factory outside Japan, the Cable Nelson line sells for $10K less than a comparable Yamaha piano manufactured inside Japan. Visit the Yamaha Web site to learn more about the Cable Nelson's fine workmanship. This piano comes with a 10-year warranty and home tuning. It's impossible to find a better playing/sounding new grand piano for only $8995. And it looks absolutely classy!
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Wurlitzer Parlor Grand (Seattle)
A "hot-rod"! [More photos click here] This piano is a perfect match for the discriminating musician who requires a fine instrument for a smaller living room, apartment or teaching studio. The new Renner action gives it the feel and responsiveness of a larger grand. The soundboard design allows this smaller instrument to produce the tonal range, depth of sound, and volume of a bigger piano. Close your eyes and you're playing a Steinway M or Baldwin R! Owned by a particular musician who meticulously maintained this instrument, it's not surprising that the action is very even and responsive. The ivorine key covers by Steinway add a beautiful polished touch to this lovely instrument. It has been featured in performance on the weekly television program "Crescendo," which airs in Seattle and in New York.
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Baldwin R (Seattle) [More photos click here] This Baldwin R possess the rich and robust sound characteristic of Baldwin pianos from this especially fine period. The depth of tone suggests a much larger piano, so it is a wonderful choice when space is limited. It has been meticulously maintained by its owner, a professional singer. One would be hard pressed to find a more satisfying piano at $8,800!
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Chickering Grand (Seattle) [More photos click here] This is a player's piano with the warmth and power that made Chickerings from the vintage period famous. With a new pinblock, pins, strings, whippens, hammers, shanks, flanges, this piano needs nothing! It only awaits a pianist who appreciates range of musical nuances that such seasoned instruments can produce. Unbelievable value!
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Kawai GS-30 Grand
Piano (Seattle)
Sold to an Orcas Island, WA family of remarkable young
musicians. Take a peek
here and
here! This is a wonderful Kawai grand piano from the
prized GS-30 series. Purchased new in 1985,
this one-owner piano belongs to a doctor and
instrument collector who is moving to a condo. Only
lightly played over the years, the Kawai is in
remarkable condition. The action plays well, the
hammers are well maintained, and the cabinet looks
terrific. The overall tone is sonorous and more
complex than the sound associated with so many Asian
pianos. The bass is robust. These tonal qualities
make this Kawai a great choice for classical
players.
Founded in 1927, Kawai is Japan's second largest piano manufacturer, and "it has a well-deserved reputation all its own for quality and innovation," writes Larry Fine in The Piano Book. Although Kawai has consolidated some of its earlier series, such as the GS, into other series, the GS is cherished by pianists. This Kawai is being shown in the home of a Seattle piano faculty. Come find out why the host prefers this instrument over many more expensive pianos!
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Schimmel Konzert Series
Grand Model 169 (Seattle)
Sold to the owners of a prominent northwest business!
This gorgeous Schimmel Konzert
Series Grand Model 169 is a top-class instrument
designed for discriminating music professionals. If
you are unfamiliar with Schimmel pianos, visit their
Website.
Purchased new less than two
years ago, this exceptional instrument is in
pristine condition. Only lightly played, this
Schimmel Konzert grand is essentially a new
instrument--but without the "new piano" price tag!
A rare opportunity!
As a bonus, this Schimmel is
equipped with the hidden iPod player system that
allows you to hear your piano played by some of the
the world's greatest pianists. The
educational, creative, and playback opportunities
are vast. You can control the piano
from many popular music delivery systems such as an
iPod, MP3, DVD player, among other devices. And
according to iQ, "you'll always be able to use the
latest music playback gear to control your piano.
Think of it as a built in insurance on your
investment." To learn more about the many
possibilities of
iQ
Intelligent Player System click
here. For a video demonstration, click
here.
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Steinway B (Seattle)
Sold to a generous donor who gifted the piano to a Medina, WA, church! This Steinway B has a special history owing to its remarkable quality and condition. The Steinway was chosen by the renowned opera singer Ellen Faull for her personal piano (click here for more information about her). With world-famous singers coming to Ms. Faull for private coaching, it was essential that her studio piano be of exceptional quality. So Ms. Faull chose a vintage Steinway B, an instrument regarded for its unique sonority, over a modern Steinway. Ms. Faull had her piano completely restored with a Steinway action and new soundboard. Following the restoration, the piano was lovingly--but not excessively--played in Ms. Faull's studio for approximately two decades by her studio accompanist, Michael Barnes. He wrote: Having played the Steinway in Ellen's studio for ten or sometimes twenty hours a week for almost 20 years, I have grown very accustomed to its big rich full sound--even with the lid closed! It has a large bass and appropriate middle and high ranges. I have always loved playing it. |
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Chickering Model 119 (Seattle)
Sold to a new
concert venue located in downtown Seattle!
Chosen by First United Methodist Church in Downtown Seattle, this former church/concert-venue piano is an extraordinary find! Not only is the piano visually gorgeous, but the sound is literally breathtaking! Just last year, The Piano Connection facilitated the sale of another such Chickering (see our Sold page). The sound of these instruments is truly remarkable: the depth of tone is tremendous, sonorous, rich and complex. Imagine a richer, more resonant Steinway B, a bass like a fine nine-foot grand, and you’re beginning to understand the expressive capabilities of this instrument! The mere thought of playing this piano is truly exciting! If you’ve never experienced a restored Chickering of this kind, we invite you to take artistic satisfaction to a new level. Features of this exceptional instrument:
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Petrof Grand Piano (Seattle)
Sold and soon to be heard in the
recordings of a humanitarian organization! Purchased new in 2000, this instrument was meticulously cared for by its original owner. The lucky second owner bought this fine piano for a fraction of the cost of a new Petrof, Schimmel, or comparable instrument.
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