Generally speaking, most of the old piano music needs maintenance, so buyers should consider both the price and the convenience of maintenance again. Buying an old piano that looks cheap, but takes a lot of energy and maintenance, is not worth the candle.
In general, it is not advisable to buy an old piano with a half-iron cage. These two kinds of pianos are early piano products, and their structures are different from those of modern pianos, so the parts are not well matched. In addition, we should also be cautious in purchasing heightening upright piano and library-style Qin Xiao. Because the percussion instruments of these two pianos are a little more complicated, it is a little inconvenient to repair them.
To buy an old piano, first look at whether the whole piano is complete. If the service life is not long, there is no need to replace parts and overhaul, you can buy the piano at about 75% of the current price. When buying an old piano that has not been used for a long time, you must carefully check the quality of the piano, especially the tightness of the chords and the condition of the percussion machine. If the old piano needs to be replaced or repaired, you should estimate the cost and effort spent on … and decide the purchase price.
Matters needing attention in purchasing second-hand pianos;
(1) Are the keys complete and do you need to replace the key cover?
(2) Whether the strings are rusted or broken.
(3) Whether the shell is damaged and whether it needs to be repainted.
(4) Whether the tightness of the chord shaft is appropriate.
(5) Whether the soundboard is cracked, the degree of cracking, whether the ribs are degummed, the sound quality and volume.
(6) whether the iron skeleton is cracked or not, and whether it is an all-iron skeleton structure.
(7) Casters and pedals are in good condition.
(8) whether the manufacturer, brand and production date are brand-name products.
(9) Whether there is a piano stool.