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Hey, thanks everyone. Sorry I "posted and ran". I really appreciate all your knowledgeable advice. I think it's safe to say that I'm getting a consistent message here from professionals and experts within the industry and that message is DON'T. As much as I enjoy playing the instrument, I ...

The Pleyel is via a one-man dealer and the U3 is through a well-known piano shop here in Cambridge. It's actually the first U3 I've ever played. The owner wasn't there and so I know nothing about it other than it was very satisfying to play. I think it had a price tag of £2300. That seems like a goo...

Thanks for the thoughtful and informative replies. The photo was taken before restoration, so it looks a bit better now, although the chips are still visible. Apparently it has had new strings, dampers, hammers (or maybe the hammers have just been "pricked" - I dont' know the technical ter...

Hello! Long-time lurker here... I'm hoping to draw upon the considerable knowledge and expertise on this forum. I've seen some great advice offered previously, so here goes: I've played the piano for 20+ years but am only just now about to buy my first one. It's excruciatingly difficult for me becau...