The Piano Connection
A Music Teacher Founded Service Connecting Buyers and Sellers of Pianos
| 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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Petrof III Grand (Seattle) [More photos click here]
Petrof pianos are manufactured by hand in the Czech
Republic and are highly regarded for their
craftsmanship and lyrical tone. I always encourage
my students to purchase a Petrof--whenever one can
be found--for their satisfying expressive
capabilities and excellent value. In our opinion,
the 6' 4" Petrof outperforms European, Asian, and
costlier American instruments of its size. If you
are unfamiliar with Petrof pianos and are seriously
looking to purchase, I encourage you to visit this
piano.
The sound is inviting, lyrical, powerful but never
harsh. Petrofs are capable of a large dynamic range,
from sparkling bell-like clarity (great for
projecting the melody above the harmony) to soft,
dark sonorities. This is a piano that can play
whisper-soft pianissimos. The sound is focused with
the sustain characteristic of European pianos. So
it's a wonderful instrument for the classical piano
repertoire. With its sparkle and clarity of tone,
it's also great instrument for jazz players! The
regulation is very even and the piano is very
controllable.
The piano was purchased new in 1997 but only lightly
played by its owner, a doctor. Because Petrof pianos
are becoming increasingly rare owing to limited
production and export, it's a great opportunity to
own a European piano for a fraction of the cost of a
new Petrof, Schimmel, August Förster, or other fine
European piano. In his authoritative reference
The Piano Book, Larry Fine ranks Petrof above
Asian pianos.
Petrof pianos are expected to be considerably more expensive in the near future. This is a great opportunity to own one!
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Steinway L Grand Piano (Kirkland)
New on the market!
This Steinway exhibits the nuanced tone quality
unique to vintage Steinways. The dynamic range and
tonal palette are impressive.
"The piano is in excellent condition for its age. Tone is very powerful and is easy to control. The ribs-to-soundboard glue joints are solid. . . .I'd buy it without thinking twice." (excerpted from technician's extensive written inspection report)
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Mason & Hamlin AA (Seattle) Coming
soon! Restored Vintage Mason and Hamlin AA owned by an opera singer. Available soon. Contact us for details. |
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Knabe Grand Piano (Seattle) Coming soon! |
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Knabe Grand Piano (Seattle) [More photos click here]
This Knabe sings with all the warmth that made Knabe
famous and the choice of the NY Metropolitan and San
Francisco opera companies.
Priced in the low teens. Excellent value for a
discriminating pianist.
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Estey Grand Piano (Silverdale, WA)
New price for today's economy!
The personal piano of a piano technician, this Estey
grand (manufactured in New York City) is exceptional
for its condition both inside and out. The
2002 restoration (by Malloy Custom Pianos of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa) includes new strings, new hammers, new
pin block and tuning pins, new keytops, refinished
black keys, restored cabinetry and refinished
soundboard. One look at the
photos will
attest to the care this piano has received. Tuned
regularly to concert pitch, the tone is rich and
mellow. This is an exceptional opportunity to own
an art case piano that is also a musician's
instrument.
"Estey grands, period grands, reproducing grands, pianos and player pianos are manufactured by The Estey Piano Company, an old established and distinguished house of high standing throughout the trade. These instruments are well and favorably known in practically every corner of the earth, Estey being one of the best-known musical names in the world. The pianos represent the highest grade of construction throughout, and have been endorsed by numerous prominent musicians for their wonderful tone quality. Manufacturers of the famous Estey line of pianos. The factory and executive offices were located at Bluffton, IN. The Estey business was established in 1869 and has ever since occupied a position of prominence in the pianoforte industry. The concern manufactures a complete line of pianos, including 4 ft.-6 in. grands, spinets and consoles. Estey pianos received an award at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, at the International Exposition, Torino, Italy, in 1911, at the Pan-American Exposition in San Francisco in 1915, and latterly they were awarded the gold medal at the Sesqui-Centennial~ Exposition in Philadelphia for unusual beauty of case design and the high quality of the instruments." --Bluebook of Pianos |
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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 $8,995. And it looks absolutely classy!
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Are you looking for a Bösendorfer piano? Contact us for more details. The stunning Emperor Imperial Grand is shown here. |
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Schimmel Grand
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![]() Michael Barnes and Ms. Faull |
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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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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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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Chickering Model 119 (Seattle)
Sold
to the Daniels
Recital Hall 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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| Updated 8.21.10 |