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by musicinme
20 Dec 2008, 12:51
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Essex grand
Replies: 3
Views: 6133

Essex grand

The information in regard to Chappell pianos I did not know. At times chappell piano are available here in australia, early 1900s or prior to 1970, for sale at auctions or on ebay. Kemble I have seen mentioned on this forum before, and my thoughts were that this was a good make of piano. Yamaha are ...
by musicinme
20 Dec 2008, 06:06
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Essex grand
Replies: 3
Views: 6133

Essex grand

My comparisons in that price range, were knabe, steinbach, conover cable, wertheim etc. Internally the Essex came up trumps with an all wooden action, no plastic, and the timber used within the piano. Important factors to be considered apart from place of manufactuer when purchasing. Not here to con...
by musicinme
19 Dec 2008, 04:07
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Essex grand
Replies: 11
Views: 15734

Essex Grand

Thats is indeed a sporting gesture. Visited your website to see the range of grand pianos, Yamaha and Kawai. My purchase for just under 6550pounds was a great buy for me. Not an ebony piano, as choices of other finishes on the piano case are more expensive, in Australia. The company where I purchase...
by musicinme
18 Dec 2008, 12:00
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Essex grand
Replies: 11
Views: 15734

Essex grand

My new piano has arrived and just want to share the news. Commenced my search from 5ft 6 but was captured by the great price on this particular essex. In a room 16ft long and 10ft wide, the Essex 155 sounds big for its size. My family has commented on its big sound. Piano tech to come in a few weeks...
by musicinme
08 Dec 2008, 00:52
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Samick Grand NSG 186
Replies: 5
Views: 9170

Samick Grand NSG 186

Thankyou for all your replys, Persistent Poster your advise is worth considerable thought and I have decided to look elswhere. I have been looking for a piano for months, hoping to find apiano bigger than 5ft so my search has commenced 5ft 6 at least. Used, vintage, already with some restoration wor...
by musicinme
07 Dec 2008, 03:48
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Samick Grand NSG 186
Replies: 5
Views: 9170

Samick Grand NSG 186

Piano lessons are now are priority for me. After enjoying hearing classical music, inside is a longing to one day play my own classical favourites Any advise would be welcomed on athe piano, as yet not viewed by me. At a reduced price because it was damaged during shipping. The mark has been repaire...