According to the piano book by larry fine, pianomaking in estonia goes back over 200 years under german influence, and from 1850 to 1940 there were nearly 20 piano manufacturers operating in the country. Jul 12, 2008 the piano book by larry fine, an invaluable source on pianos, rates the estonia very highly, as high as any mason hamlin and schimmel pianos. And they make only one brand all their pianos are branded estonia. All estonia piano models have the full renner actions. This gallery is designed to show how amazing the transformation is before and after restoration, and also to give the general public an accurate sense of the real market value for these. One of the best examples of extra value in european pianos is the estonia, which is made in the tiny. The piano book by larry fine, an invaluable source on pianos, rates the estonia very highly, as high as any mason hamlin and schimmel pianos. Today, the blue book of pianos is available online. Grand model 274 over seven thousand five hundred concert grand pianos have been made in estonia. Basendorfer, estonia, seiler, grotrian, hailun preowned. It was about that time that the famed heintzman piano company left toronto, and rob hired 5 of their skilled technicians who had been laid off. According to statistics gathered from our piano appraisal data, there is a significant link between a pianos size and a pianos potential market value. It has the singing tone, balance and sensitivity required for any music style.
Similarly, tovarna is the result of the consolidation of piano producers by the government of czechoslovakia in. Piano manufacturers often place their best years in the pastthe golden years. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. The first written evidence of piano making in estonia dates back to 1779. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. Estonia grand piano 210 our model 210 is an ideal choice for living and music rooms, teaching and recording studios, concert and chamber halls, churches and opera halls. Piano buyers guide hollywood piano a guide to the new. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Estonia piano pricing guide suggested list prices bluebook of.
The export grant estonia piano factory receives is 48 838,30 euros in total. Is the estonia considered to be a highquality piano by. The larry fine piano book, considered the bible of piano buyers, ranks estonia. Estonia pianos for sale buy a estonia piano at pianomart. When the first estonia pianos made their way to vancouver in the mid90s, i was immediately struck by the unique quality of tone on the pianos that i tried. About robert lowrey piano robert lowrey piano experts. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. Our available chickering pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their ebook of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. Official piano e blue book represents a comprehensive reevaluation of the changing price structure within the used piano industry. See our custom piano technician map to find a tuner. An indispensable resource to buyers and owners of pianos, amateur and professional pianists alike. Estonia pianos are performance quality acoustic grand pianos manufactured in the republic of estonia.
Estonia pianos are being praised by musicians worldwide as having a sound quality and action response competitive with any of the finest european makers, yet estonia pianos are currently a fraction the cost of hamburg steinways, bosendorfers, bechsteins, bluthners and faziolis. Estonia model 274 grand piano consumer guide to pianos. We have large collection of estonia pianos including estonia model 168, 190, 210, 225, and 274. The estonia piano story just might be the most romantic and dramatic in the piano industry. Ernst hiisihse handmade a piano that became the prototype for manufacturing. 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. If youre looking for a used piano, it has listings of the serial numbers of virtually every piano manufactured by age, so you can determine when a piano was manufactured. Estonia pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. In addition, we offer a wide selection of digital pianos. The piano book is the bible of the piano marketplace. 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.
Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. Estonia is a highly regarded european piano with a rich tradition. Our available estonia pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. B the blue book kindle edition by schaum, john w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
An article in sundays columbus dispatch looks at the story of these talinnmade instruments, sold for a fraction of the price of their steinway competitors. Chickering pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. 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. Visit allegro pianos to hear, feel and play estonia pianos. Play the above movie for a virtual tour of cordogans pianoland.
Pianoworks is the best place to find your next new or preowned piano. The meteoric comeback of estonias handcrafted concert pianos has come to symbolize the. These models shown here represent more than 94% of that majority. If youre going about this on your own, your best resource is an updated version of the piano book. Epworth pianos have long been known among musical people for their characteristic sweetness of tone and all around musical excellence. Used piano consumer guides the official bluebook of pianos. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model.
His older title the piano book has a wealth of information, but regarding used instruments, only broad, sweeping generalizations are discussed about pricingdepreciation. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. Estonia pianos are one of europes most respected piano builder. Estonia pianos online store buy estonia grand piano new. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. My friends could have gotten many times that price had they only gotten the instrument appraised by a professional, or at least looked up historical price information in a blue book of pianos. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. The ebook is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for used pianos of most makes and models, so you can easily see the price range within which your model. Chickering pianos for sale buy a chickering piano at. Five models are currently as of june 2014 offered for sale. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. Parlour grand piano our model 190 is the ideal choice for living and music rooms, teaching and recording studios, and chamber halls.
The closer something is to new, the easier it is to make reasonable assumptions, but an overwhelming number of requests that we get to place a value on something are a waste. Plus our large selection of highend specialty pianos. Chickering pianos for sale buy a chickering piano at pianomart. 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. This is probably the largest number of such concert grands made by an european piano factory.
Immaculately crafted, estonia pianos have a history dating back to 1893, yet the estonia piano had been an almost unknown member of the piano industry until about 19992000 when estonia, a tiny country just across the baltic sea from finland, gained its independence after the breakup of the. This gallery will show some of the antique instruments we currently have available for sale, as well as instruments we have restored and sold in the past. The estonia pianos come from the republic of estonia, a country in northern europe located on the eastern coast of the baltic sea. Mason hamlin a is an amazing piano in your size range, though would probably require an increase in your budget into at least the low 30s. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading john w. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. The blue book of pianos is a source of information on both new and used pianos. During our new years celebration piano tag sale event at az piano.
The e book is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for used pianos of most makes and models, so you can easily see the price range within which your model. Length6\3 in 190 cm width5\0 in 152 cm height3\4 in 101,5 cm net weight772. Estonia the pianists piano classic pianos of seattle is proud to have been selected as the exclusive representative for the toptierranked estonia piano considered by piano experts and connoisseurs to be the ultimate pianists piano ideal for serious musicians, schools of music, concert halls, and churches. We regularly carry a select inventory of preowned pianos from steinway, yamaha, kawai, baldwin, and many more brands. The data presented herein is the tabulated result of information received from dealers everywhere. This piano has a german renner action for smooth, responsive feel. This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. Tallinn was formed when the government of estonia consolidated the countrys production of pianos into a single factory in 1950. His factory made the grand pianos and cottage pianos with wooden frames and iron supports. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. All piano companies have had their high and low points over time.
It can be a challenge to determine if youre paying a fair price for a piano. These price variations are due to several factors in the pianos change of quality, sound and performance from smaller models to larger pianos of the same brand. Mar 02, 2017 divide pianos into three groups, performance, intermediate, and consumer. Used piano prices e book of pianos fair market value. The company is reported to be the largest producer of grand pianos in scandinavia and eastern europe. The presto piano buyers guide, the pierce musical instrument atlas, the bluebook of pianos, encyclopedia of musical instruments and and the piano times. Once youve collected all the necessary info, you can get a dollar amount. Steinway had its peak in the 1920s, evidenced by the fact that we are all searching the country for older models to restore. Estonia model 190 grand pianoour model 190 is the ideal choice for living and music rooms, teaching and recording studios, and chamber halls. These price variations are due to several factors in the pianos change of quality, sound and performance from smaller models to. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown.
This book evaluates and compares every brand and style of piano sold in the united states. 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. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book piano. Because local market forces have a huge influence on piano prices, it is common to. Over seven thousand five hundred concert grand pianos have been made in estonia. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. See prices, specifications, exclusive pictures and factory tours. These are truly handcrafted instruments without compromise. This excerpt from freedoms sound is a profile of the estonia piano company under the leadership of dr. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. Estonia pianos archives michelles piano in portland or.
This fantastic piano can be a pianists favorite for its sensitive touch and very inspirational sound. I rate it very highly, and consider it as one of the best pianos available out there. In the country of estonia, the estonia piano company has its roots in the late 1800s when mr. His fame spread all over the country, and his company prospered. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Piano buyers guide hollywood piano a guide to the new piano. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. Estonia pianos classic pianos of bellevueseattle, washington.
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. Piano buying guide the successor to the piano book. Good and durable popular grade instruments from the large factory of jacob bros. The project has been financed by the european regional development fund. Estonia grand piano 225 the model 225 is a an ideal choice for pianists, teachers and musicians for professional concert venues, recordings and performances. This is a consequence of failing to determine piano value using the methods discussed on this website and elsewhere. Last i heard, they have about 100 workers making roughly 500 pianos a year. I will not hesitate to buy one again in the future. They utilize the finest materials and offer exceptional workmanship. Estonia pianos online store buy estonia grand piano.