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Many thanks for your advice. “You need to find a good tech you trust, not some one selling pianos out of his bedroom who read a book and fancied being a tech just because he can play chopsticks on a piano!!!! Then ask his advice and take it. Take him along to view the pianos. And rememember you gene...

Many thanks for your reply. A few more questions I’m afraid. “There are far more badly restored older pianos than perfectly restored ones, and the cost of quality comprehensive restoration these days is often not justified on an upright.” What do you think I should look for on a restored piano to te...

Many thanks for your quick reply. Of the Yamahas, I think I preferred the sound of the U1 - but are you saying the advantage of the 4 mill serial number is to do with the age of the piano rather than any technical/material improvement over earlier ones? You mention that older pianos (60yrs +) aren’t...

I’d like to buy a used upright with a budget of around £2,500 and would be grateful for any help. From reading other posts on this forum, the Yamaha U1 or U3 seems to be universally recommended – with serial numbers from 4 million most highly recommended. What are the advantages of pianos ...