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Hi, If you decide you would like a Yamaha, Chris Venables in Hampshire seems to do the most amazing deals. My sister in law recently bought a new U5 for a heavily discounted price and I think their reputation for prepping pianos is admirable. They have a good website: www.chrisvenables.co.uk. The gu...

javascript:emoticon(':lol:')Took delivery today of the Kemble. What a joy to play such a beautiful instrument, I can hardly believe it! It's a pity you can't look after it for me Barrie, but I've got a guy lined up who comes highly recommended-used to do the City Hall pianos apparently. Thanks again...

I love the Kemble. It's definately brand new. I'd be interested to know why you think it's been stood around in the shop for so long as it's such a good instrument and what do other people who have looked at it think? Thanks-really grateful for all the advice and follow up comments.

Thanks Barrie. Yes it is the one in Sheffield with the damaged case (3 small chips and a scrape). Is it still worth 'grabbing with both hands' at 4,500? I have played it again today and it is lovely!

This afternoon I was offered a new (been in the shop a long time) Conran designed Kemble Quantum 131cm upright piano- Millenium edition number 7 of 60 made.Price ?4,500. It sounds good but seems to contain a lot of plastic in the action. Do you have any thoughts about the quality of this piano? Is i...

Many thanks for your quick response-very helpful info.

Looking for a 'new' piano I have the chance to buy a (rather ugly!) 1984 Steinway Z model in excellent condition for ?5,500 which is right at the top of my budget. Can you tell me anything about this model? Is this a good price? Would I be better advised using the money to buy a good quality brand n...