Drummond Reid is a leading Northern Ireland piano dealer and stockist of new, used, second hand and reconditioned upright pianos and grand pianos. Drummond Reid are also renowned French Polishers and offer French Polishing services to a wide range of private and contract customers throughout Northern Ireland. Drummond Reid is a leading Northern Ireland piano dealer and stockist of new, used, second hand and reconditioned upright pianos and grand pianos. Drummond Reid are also renowned French Polishers and offer French Polishing services to a wide range of private and contract customers throughout Northern Ireland. Drummond Reid is a leading Northern Ireland piano dealer and stockist of new, used, second hand and reconditioned upright pianos and grand pianos. Drummond Reid are also renowned French Polishers and offer French Polishing services to a wide range of private and contract customers throughout Northern Ireland.

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Piano Buying Guide

Factors to consider;

  • Budget
  • Upright/Grand
  • Privately or dealer?
  • Standard

Our Advice
Lots of pianos offered for sale on a private basis may need more money spent on them. Many of unrestored instruments will be in some way not suitable and would require an expert to check them over. They may require major overhauls!

Top Tips:

  • Take along a qualified tuner/technician to check it over. This may require a fee.
  • Look at least two or three pianos before deciding.
  • Make an allowance of £200-£300 for repairs and transport.
  • Don’t always take it for granted that if a friend or colleague is selling their piano, it is a good instrument. If the piano turns out to be useless, not only may you be out of pocket but your friendship is on the line!

Never Buy At Auction!
A convenient way for dealers and general members of the public to off load their pianos is to put it in auction. Ninety per cent of pianos in the auction are there for a reason - mainly because either they are in some way deficient or may have woodworm!

Buying from a reputable dealer is probably the safest way to purchase a piano. Many give good warranties with their pianos and piece of mind is something that should be considered.