Blue book of pianos bosendorfer piano

Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. All of their uprights are made, voiced and tuned by the same craftsmen who help give their grand pianos their unique sound and power of expressiveness. By 1859, upon his passing, ludwig bosendorfer furthered the company moving read more. You can use the dates and serials listed below to help.

This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. But, i did also note that the blue book doesnt list the pianos from the sejung line. What makes a bosendorfer a bosendorfer piano experts. Each piano is lovingly handcrafted, bold in design and of course, pure bosendorfer in power and musical virtuosity. In the piano manufacturing industry, few names resonate with as much authority as bosendorfer.

Stuyvesant pianola, steinway duo art pianola, stroud pianola the aeolian. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. The bosendorfer is indeed physically an upright piano, yet, surprises with subtle nuances and the powerful bass of a grand piano. Pianos also have numbers other than serial numbers, such is the case with part or patent numbers. All preowned and used pianos michelles piano in portland or. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model.

This dynamic grand has responsive keys and enough power to fill a concert hall. It can accurately be described as an american made bosendorfer in all but name. A bosendorfer upright piano with a mahogany case at besbrode pianos. Tuning pin holes bosendorfer drills the holes for the tuning pin in an open window pin panel design. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. We move 300 pianos a year and it was the most unfortunate accident. Used and new bosendorfer 170 list of vertical pianos and grand pianos. Bosendorfer piano pricing guide bluebook of pianos. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Our concert grand 290 imperial and the grand piano 225 come with additional bass notes model 225 has in total 92 notes and our 290 has 97 8 full octaves rather than the standard 88 tones. Ignaz bosendorfer established his company in 1828 when he registered his business in vienna as a piano maker. It is totally repairable, and had a small amount of damage.

The precise action offers freedom in articulation and play with maximum controllability. Many of the limited edition acoustic piano models have completely sold out. The price and list, at least on the four different makes i looked at, appears to be an exact copy of the 20072008 supplement to the piano book. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines.

Now, from a technical standpoint, both pianos are similar in that they are highend, performance pianos. Love, g minor, books to read, thats entertainment, classical music, reading. Rich in tradition, famous for its intricate handcraftsmanship and for the unmistakably inspiring sound of its pianos, bosendorfer has been refining the art of viennese pianomaking since 1828. Bluebook piano information and prices provides piano information on demand, fast, and convienent.

Haines piano company built a full line of upright pianos, baby grand pianos and player pianos, and their instruments were known for being of very good quality, and the firm was very successful. Each piano is carefully handcrafted as a unique instrument. Bosendorfer piano pricing guide blue book of pianos. The comparable sales method compares the piano being appraised with recent actual selling prices of other pianos of like brand, model, age, condition, and location. The limited edition bosendorfer designer model grand pianos are rare and magnificent collectors items. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers.

Certain works by busoni, bartok, and ravel, can only be performed accurately on these instruments. Bosendorfer pianos are regarded as one of the very best makers of the instrument. Owning a steinway is a common dream among most serious pianists. Bosendorfer is one of the oldest piano companies in the world, and also one of the most exclusive, making only a few hundred instruments each year. Pianos from this austrian factory were always exclusive, and this fact still stays unchanged. Its no mystery that piano music is heavily oriented towards emotion, so see which piano allows you to facilitate your emotion the most freely. Crazy cat lady, crazy cats, photo chat, blue tit, foto art, jolie photo, black and. The bosendorfer factory was established in 1828 by ignaz bosendorfer in vienna, austria. However, in regards to the mechanics of the pianos, both are very differentnamely. May 08, 2018 bosendorfer is one of the oldest piano makers in the world dating back to 1828. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Choose from 36 bosendorfer 170 ads available for sale. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano.

Manufacturers suggested list prices bluebook of pianos. Used steinway pianos average 48% of the current msrp prices. This is because kimball owned bosendorfer and crafted two models on the bosendorfer scale design. We found a used victor borge pedigree bosendorfer model 275 concert grand piano for under. Grand piano 225 bosendorfer grands and uprights pianos. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. Each year sees new artcase pianos from steinway, and they are truly stunning. The piano featured a blue dyed maple veneer adorned with more than 400 handcut motherofpearl stars and a gilded silver plate. Only in sauter pianos will you find double repetition action, an absolutely robust, wearfree construction that facilitates the touch of a grand piano. Currently, the company is manufacturing one upright piano as well as a selection of traditional and designer grand pianos. Some pianos do not have serial numbers when they are manufactured as house brands for large retailers. Piano industry standard pricing 2009 2010 bosendorfer.

Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other. Bosendorfer ranks among the worlds oldest and most prestigious piano manufacturers. Bosendorfer model 170 used and new pianos for sale all. Used kimball bosendorfer semi concert grand for sale.

Bosendorfer soon became one of the most prestigious firms in austria. Rich in tradition and worldfamous for our intricate handcraftsmanship, high quality instruments and unmistakably inspiring sound, we have been refining the art of viennese pianomaking since 1828. Faust harrison pianos bosendorfer pianos new york piano. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans.

Mar, 2018 only in sauter pianos will you find double repetition action, an absolutely robust, wearfree construction that facilitates the touch of a grand piano. Generally speaking, this is the most accurate method of determining value when one has access to a body of information on recent sale prices of comparable items. Other styles with the same specifications sell for more. Each is marked for exact locations and allows greater tuning. Bosendorfer klavierfabrik gmbh is an austrian piano manufacturer and, since 2008, a wholly owned subsidiary of yamaha. This piano was handcrafted in the united states and is built with the bosendorfer model 200 design. How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer. Resale price comparisons of concert grand pianos bluebook of. Piano parts and supplies player piano parts and advice. I took the link to the blue book and noticed the same thing as did teclado. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. Evolution of the piano a chronicle of the piano in america u. Sep 22, 2017 synchron stage vienna invited stefan mendl, highly acclaimed pianist and founding member of the vienna piano trio, to play and explore three of the most famous concert grands on stage a. We have transferred refined craftsmanship and our sound philosophy in an upright form to this instrument.

The age of your piano is determined by the serial number. One of the oldest piano brands still in operation, bosendorfer was founded by ignaz bosendorfer in 1828. Comparing the piano with final selling prices of similar pianos of the same age. The extensive use of spruce also makes the bosendorfer piano lighter and more resonant than other pianos. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a pianos value. This piano is actually a bosendorfer baby grand, but even with its small 5foot, 1inch size, it has a surprising sound rivaling that of larger grands. As one of the worlds most respected piano makers, bosendorfer has an impressive lineup of everything from uprights to grand pianos. Bosendorfers upright piano actions are set up with great precision to ensure the best possible playability and responsiveness of touch.

This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. New piano price lists market segments of pianos and prices the consumer information guide grades and ratings consumer ratings of all 1991 pianos and prices. Fully 85% of the bosendorfer piano is spruce, more than any other piano. Bosendorfer is unusual in that it produces 97 and 92key models in addition to instruments with standard 88key keyboards, and in its use of three stringsperhammer model of construction.

Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. They have introduced new production methods to improve the quality, based on their experience. Bosendorfer is one of the leading piano brands in the industry that exists for 186 years. Bosendorfer model upright pianos piano price point. Bosendorfer dvd on the official bosendorfer website you can purchase a dvd or vhs which tells the history of bosendorfer and shows in great detail how the pianos are made. Cost of a steinway piano price chart and buyers guide. Bosendorfer pianos fine investments as both a musical.

They are often found on the concert platform though, they are rare in the uk perhaps one for every hundred steinways. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. This boutique austrian manufacturer is now owned by the yamaha corporation. Synchron stage vienna invited stefan mendl, highly acclaimed pianist and founding member of the vienna piano trio, to play and explore three of. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. There are lot of different piano types, but what exactly are the differences. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples. The piano forums are an online community of piano lovers including piano industry professionals, concert artists, recording artists, technicians, dealers, manufacturers, and thousands of enthusiastic amateur pianist. Used, in excellent condition some of these pianos are worth more than original price.