Currier piano blue book

The american composer sebastian currier was still a student at the juilliard school when he wrote his piano sonata 1988, his only work in the genre. The latest supplement to the pianists musthave reference the piano book, this comprehensive guide provides list prices for more than 4,000 currently manufactured acoustic and digital piano brands and models, as well as advice on how to estimate actual street prices to help negotiate the lowest possible price. Piano buyer is a semiannual piano buying guide that will help you make a fast informed decision concerning the purchase of a piano or digital piano. Well, nobody knows and the piano blue book sites wont say. Chickering piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. If youre going about this on your own, your best resource is an updated version of the piano book. Buying a used piano, and the price you should expect to pay. May 12, 2011 new music the nature of sebastian currier s piano music ebullient, choreographic and wonderfully inventive announces itself from the first measures of the 1988 piano sonata that opens this. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Symphony for the season london symphony orchestra on allmusic 1999.

A good piano in poor condition is still a poor piano. Currier pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. Some pianos will have more than one name for the manufacturer. You may own a world class name piano, such as steinway. The blue book of pianos website is a great resource for finding the value of a piano. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. It is vital to understand that piano values are determined by many factors, and a blue book can by its nature only give you a ballpark figure. Some suspect that these sites are even run offshore their pages often read like emails from a distant prince offering you an inheritance in exchange for your credit card information. A used piano that has been disassembled, inspected, repaired as necessary with replacement of all worn or deteriorated parts, reassembled, tested and approved to at least the tolerances of a new piano of like manufacture is said to have been rebuilt.

It appears that they will sometimes use msrp or wholesale price sheets that are decades old. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. Laura meltons naxos recording of samuel adlers piano music 8. Jun, 2012 i recently obtained this piano through auction.

Presidents john adams and john quincy adams were early owners of currier pianos. Chickering pianos for sale buy a chickering piano at pianomart. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. Other factors which determine the value of a currier piano include its overall appearance, keyboard, pedal and string condition and leg sturdiness. The latest supplement to the pianists musthave reference the piano book, this comprehensive guide provides list prices for more than 4,000 currently manufactured acoustic and digital piano brands and models, as well as advice on how to estimate actual street prices to.

Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. The standard sheet music book is printed on 12inch by 9inch paper, but youll have to check the specific size of the book youre considering. Choose the piano model most similar to yours some piano brands change their model numbers every few years while others have remained unchanged for decades. Mason and hamlin, boosendorfer, bechstein, baldwin, blunther. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. But, i did also note that the blue book doesnt list the pianos from the sejung line. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. Because local market forces have a huge influence on piano prices, it is common to.

This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. Professional piano technicians can determine the exact value of the piano. Over 12,000 piano names are included, some dating back to the early eighteen hundreds. Dollars and are based on market values based on comparisons of used pianos, advertised on the web by technicians, private parties, music stores teachers, auctions and liquidations.

Haines brothers piano company was established in 1851 by napoleon j. There are also blue book listings which give a general value. While antique piano values may not be high, they are still a lovely reminder of the past. Dec 24, 2014 this a brief demo of a currier upright piano. The piano book is the bible of the piano marketplace. Chickering about 5 5 grand piano, mahogany, iv keys, tuned. Each new edition of the official piano e blue book represents a comprehensive reevaluation of the changing price structure within the used piano industry. Even in the worst condition, most steinway grand pianos will sell for thousands of dollars, but how many thousands is going to be determined by the pianos condition. An indispensable resource to buyers and owners of pianos, amateur and professional pianists alike. This information should be very useful when trying to find out what your piano is worth. In addition to the values of almost 3,000 piano brands and models, this book is a goldmine of information for any piano owner or enthusiast.

A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of. In addition to the values of almost 3,000 piano brands and models, this book is a goldmine of information for. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Whether you have your piano completely restored or choose to use it as display, an antique piano is an eyecatching addition to any home. This guide provides references to serial numbers, dates of manufacture, factory locations, a brief history of many manufacturers and other pertinent information. A used piano that has been put back in good condition by cleaning, repairing and adjusting. Our available currier pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. Since the recession, used pianos at all price levels have plummeted in value. 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.

For the first 20 years, they built a nice selection of square grand pianos before building their first upright pianos in 1870. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. We believe that our work is important for piano owners and lovers. A piano that was rebuilt 40 years ago is no better than a 40yearold piano that has never been rebuilt, and if the rebuilding job was not competently done, it could be worse its more difficult to properly restore an instrument when certain critical design specifications have been modified due to a past restorers mistakes. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Your piano s age is one of the most significant factors in determining your piano s value.

Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a so called blue book of pianos. If your brand isnt listed then you can simply select your pianos quality rating. Poteat, president, and announced in early 1977, curriercote enhances the heirloom value of the currier piano so that generations of. Made in the usa, this currier piano was built in north carolina. It also has pertinent information on piano pricing and discount information. Helping you determine the value of a piano continued page 2 please note, this article was written back in 2009. The website contains a wealth of free information regarding guides to appraisals and buying new and used pianos. Jun 25, 20 how to play fur elise for beginners slow easy piano tutorial synthesia duration. I have a currier piano serial number 62455, scale design by. Both adams presidents john and john quincy had currier pianos. While the main points are still valid some of the prices will have changed.

B the blue book kindle edition by schaum, john w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Chickering was established in 1823 by jonas chickering and james stewart in boston, massachusetts. Aug 08, 2019 a piano that was rebuilt 40 years ago is no better than a 40yearold piano that has never been rebuilt, and if the rebuilding job was not competently done, it could be worse its more difficult to properly restore an instrument when certain critical design specifications have been modified due to a past restorers mistakes. Used piano price how much is your piano worth resale price. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples. 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. Other styles with the same specifications sell for more. How to sell or donate your piano tips for selling your piano. My technician make sure you deal with a registered piano technician, not a tuner told me that in the last 200 or so years, there have been about 12,500 different brands of pianos made not model names brands. To make sure that you have all of the information you will need, open the lid of your piano and check out the name or.

How to determine the value of a used piano our pastimes. Rare chickering grand 9ft 1868 to 1878 presidential piano. You will need 2 things to determine the age of your piano. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book 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. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. Our classified page will help you to buy and sell musical instruments. This chart is used extensively as the source of used piano price information by retailers, teachers, technicians. New music the nature of sebastian curriers piano music ebullient, choreographic and wonderfully inventive announces itself from the first measures of. Choose from 75 popular piano brands with over 2000 different models currently for sale. This book offers an uptodate list of prices of current pianos that are both new and used. It can be a challenge to determine if youre paying a fair price for a piano. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading john w. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. Currier pianos for sale buy a currier piano at pianomart. The piano will almost certainly be at least forty years old.