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The high quality workmanship that both Yamaha and Kawai put
into their Japanese pianos is the main reason that people buy
these wonderful instruments.
Second hand Yamaha and Kawai pianos offer the public a chance
to purchase these pianos at a fraction of the price of new models.
Don’t be misled in thinking that all Japanese pianos are
of the same quality as Yamaha and Kawai. This is not
the case! Other Japanese factories don’t use
the same quality materials as Yamaha and Kawai and they are
not built to the same standard.
In selecting your piano it is recommended that you do not
buy a second hand Yamaha and Kawai built before 1960. These
pianos are now getting a little old and are showing signs
of wear and tear. The safest way to buy a Yamaha and Kawai
is from a reputable dealer. Make sure the company in which
you are dealing with are well established with a good history
and are able to offer a back up service should anything go
wrong.
An honest piano dealer will offer you a good warranty. 3/5
years depending on make, age, model etc... Yamaha/Kawai hold
their money very well especially second hand ones. Expect
your piano in 10 years to be worth around 60-65% of what you
paid for it. For example .. if you pay £2795 today,
expect it to be worth £1750 in real terms in approximately
10 years time. Please note that this is only a guide.
The value of your piano also depends on the way you have looked
after your piano. Tune your instrument at least once a year.
Get a qualified technician to check it over while he’s
tuning it.
These quality built instruments will last a life time (providing
you look after them) and will offer great touch and tone no
matter who’s playing.
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