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by goldenmum
14 May 2009, 14:36
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Advice re first piano purchase
Replies: 24
Views: 25643

Re: Advice re first piano purchase

Oh dear folks I'm still none the wiser at what I'm looking for :roll:
It's piano lessons tonight and "Miss" is going to be picking up on my daughters keyboard fingers :oops:
by goldenmum
14 May 2009, 09:22
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Advice re first piano purchase
Replies: 24
Views: 25643

Re: Advice re first piano purchase

PianoGuy wrote:
mdw wrote:That was subtle :shock:
And a splendid idea for a dealer up in Scotland to supply to Derbyshire. Just a short nip down the M6 to sort out that sticking key.
I would really like to buy secondhand and as local as possible so could get a tuner to have a look it
Many Thanks
Goldenmum
by goldenmum
13 May 2009, 22:11
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Advice re first piano purchase
Replies: 24
Views: 25643

Re: Advice re first piano purchase

Many thanks , does anyone know of a good dust harbouring piano with a nice tone not a million miles from Derbyshire :piano;
by goldenmum
13 May 2009, 20:24
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Advice re first piano purchase
Replies: 24
Views: 25643

Re: Advice re first piano purchase

Gill the Piano wrote:
goldenmum wrote:Don't mind the dust I'll be able to leave messages for my daughter :wink:
Yes; 'DO YOUR PRACTICE: I PAID GOOD MONEY FOR THIS PIANO!' :piano;
I like that :D
by goldenmum
13 May 2009, 19:44
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Advice re first piano purchase
Replies: 24
Views: 25643

Re: Advice re first piano purchase

Don't mind the dust I'll be able to leave messages for my daughter :wink:
by goldenmum
13 May 2009, 19:26
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Advice re first piano purchase
Replies: 24
Views: 25643

Re: Advice re first piano purchase

PianoGuy wrote:Black is at least neutral, modern and does not attempt to match other furniture, so I always think it's a good option.
Sorry I know the look shouldn't be important bought my lounge is contemporary :roll:
by goldenmum
12 May 2009, 14:41
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Advice re first piano purchase
Replies: 24
Views: 25643

Advice re first piano purchase

Hi, I am looking to buy a piano for my daughter who wants to move onto piano from keyboard . We have a budget of £1500 - £1800 and would preferably like a modern black piano that she will enjoy playing and get her through her grades. I know nothing about pianos and would like some advice about where...
by goldenmum
14 Apr 2009, 12:29
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: First piano ? Zender
Replies: 16
Views: 29184

Re: First piano ? Zender

Hi,
Thank you all for the honest advice , I think we need to keep looking to see if we can make our money go a bit further.
Best Regards
Goldenmum
by goldenmum
13 Apr 2009, 22:56
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: First piano ? Zender
Replies: 16
Views: 29184

Re: First piano ? Zender

Hi,
It is said to be 1974 model and is in walnut .
Many Thanks
Goldenmum
by goldenmum
13 Apr 2009, 21:35
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: First piano ? Zender
Replies: 16
Views: 29184

Re: First piano ? Zender

joseph wrote:No small upright is going to produce ideal results, but if the piano is being offered for a reasonable price and it fits in the space you have, then it will probably be OK. ,
Does £1200 sound reasonable it appears immaculate and the dealer says it hardly been used.
Many Thanks
Goldenmum
by goldenmum
13 Apr 2009, 19:07
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: First piano ? Zender
Replies: 16
Views: 29184

Re: First piano ? Zender

Thanks Barrie , that makes sense :D
Can anyone recommend a piano tuner in Derbyshire .
Many Thanks
Goldenmum
by goldenmum
13 Apr 2009, 15:52
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: First piano ? Zender
Replies: 16
Views: 29184

Re: First piano ? Zender

Thank you for the replies , my daughter is just starting out on piano and hasn't done any grades yet . The advert for another Zender that has worried me said due to the "about grade 4 the level of phrasing and dynamic expression that you are trying to achieve will be much better on a larger bet...
by goldenmum
13 Apr 2009, 13:16
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: First piano ? Zender
Replies: 16
Views: 29184

First piano ? Zender

Hi, I am looking for a piano for my daughter who has done keyboard up to grade 5 but now wants to move to piano . Space is tight and we had set our heart on a Zender but have seen comments that they are only suitable up to grade 4 playing . The dealer we are hoping to buy from said it would see her ...