Gebruder Sohne piano

Andi · Post by **Andi** » 13 Jan 2017, 15:15

Hi, can any one give me some advice, I have been offered a Gebruder Sohne upright(1920's) piano for £2000 it was renovated several year ago but has not been used hardly at all since. My knowledge of pianos is very limited and I don't know if I should consider this one or a brand new one! I have been told German or English piano's are the better quality and to stay away from Jappenesse made pianos?
Many thanks for any advice.

Post by **vernon** » 13 Jan 2017, 23:19

I think someone is talking nonsense to you.Get hold of a reliable dealer to advise you.
I wouldnt part with more than £200 for a twenties piano unless it was super special. For that money you could get a decent modern Kawai if you looked carefully

Andi · Post by **Andi** » 14 Jan 2017, 22:14

Thanks for your answer, may I ask if you know anything about that make of piano please? The Gubruder Sohne ( which has been completely revamped, would that make much different to the price you would pay for it?)
Many thanks

Post by **vernon** » 14 Jan 2017, 23:38

Gebrueder Soehne is a new one on me(keine Umlauten auf meine pc!). and not a piano I've met I think. I really feel it is needing very careful examination by an expert before parting with ANY money. A wide berth is indicated especially at the price mentioned.

Colin Nicholson · Post by **Colin Nicholson** » 15 Jan 2017, 10:45

Andi wrote:Thanks for your answer, may I ask if you know anything about that make of piano please? The Gubruder Sohne ( which has been completely revamped, would that make much different to the price you would pay for it?)
Many thanks

send us some photos, remove front panel, then we can see it, explained here at http://www.piano-tuners.org/piano-forum ... 981#p44981