Sojin Pianos

[Tom J Armstrong]

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It is true that the Korean pianos have not been as durable or as well
made as the better brands.  I have seen some that are "passable" when
new, but they don't seem to accumulate mileage very gracefully.  However,
some of the better, top of the line Young Changs have seemed to be
improved during the last couple of years.  The Pramberger line (Young
Chang) reminds me of Yamaha in its earlier days.  Stay away from Sojin.  

If money is the problem, you may be better off looking for a used piano
of good quality.  Check out Larry Fine's book: The Piano Book.  It
actually compares brands and will help your church to make a good
decision.  It is in some libraries, or can be ordered. Have a qualified,
independent piano technician check out the piano before you make the
purchase. 

If you intend to use this instrument heavily, steer clear of "rebuilt"
pianos unless they have really been completely gone over with new parts. 
A refinishing job and a set of "new felts" isn't enough!  

Don't be in a hurry.  You may be "stuck" with the instrument for a long
time!

Tom Armstrong
Registered Piano Technician
Salinas, CA, USA

In a message dated 6/19/01 1:53:09 PM Central Daylight Time,
rafjr@cbcso.org 
writes: 



Hello, 

My church is considering buying a Sojin piano.  We have received a lot of

negative feedback about Sojin.  Could anyone give me some specific
reasons 
(more specific than "they are entry level", or "they aren't as good as 
Yamaha")?  We don't want to make a big mistake, but we need facts to make

our decision. 

Thanks! 

That Christ may be exalted, 

Pastor Robb Fowler 



Rev. Fowler. 

A low end piano like a Sojin would be OK if the only thing it is used for
is 
to play a couple of hymns once or twice a month. But if the church is
going 
to use it more than that, it would be money well spent to purchase a
little 
better quality piano. 

The problem with low end pianos is longevity. On the surface, to the 
untrained ear and eye, a low end piano might sound and look just as good
as a 
more expensive one. But piano technicians see pianos that have been
heavily 
used for 10 years that are ready to be replaced, or at best, ready to be 
rebuilt. Most churches don't understand why a 10 year old piano needs to
be 
replaced that soon, and so they either put up with what they have, or try
one 
tuner after another, looking for someone who can miraculously fix the
piano. 

It would be much wiser for the church to spend another $4000 to $6000
now, 
and have a piano that will last 25 - 30 years, instead of saving the
money 
and having it last only 10 years. It's like a pair of shoes. You can buy
a 
pair of shoes for $25.00 that will only last 6 months, or you can buy a
pair 
of shoes for $100 which will last 4 years. Which, in the long run, is the

less expensive pair of shoes? 

Good Luck, Pastor Fowler. 

Willem Blees, RPT 
St. Louis, MO 

PS. You are a very wise man to ask for advice before buying a piano.
There 
are too many people who ask the questions after they made the purchase. 
Congratulations. 
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