looking to replace my upright...

[Charles Neuman]

Stephen Airy wrote:
>
> So...  I was wondering where I could get some information on pianos to
> look for?  Basically, I would like to spend no more than $500 to $750,

I would follow Clyde's advice and keep your existing piano. If you have
$500-$750, put it into your existing piano. While you won't really get the
money back upon resale, you will learn a lot by doing whatever work you
choose to do.

You'll have a hard time finding a good upright for under $1,000. And most
of the places that sell such uprights... well, you probably have enough
knowledge to inspect a piano. My first piano was about $700. I spent
months shopping around an entire metropolitan area, and I learned all the
tricks of the trade. I finally found a pretty good piano for the money,
and it served me well for a few years. But if you already have an upright
with 88 working keys, you're probably better off with what you have.

When you have $5,000 or more to spend, then you might get the piano of
your dreams. Definitely play a Charles Walter if you think that pianos
under 52" don't sound big enough.

Charles Neuman
PTG Assoc, Long Island