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Hi guys, I've had my W&L for a month now. It looks good and sounds nice, plus i got it at a great price.... Thks for you advice.

Got it!W&L. Ł100 off for the scratch....

Do'h! It's really not my day! Yes, Hopkinson 119, Gehr Stainberg and W&L are the same price. We've decieded to go for W&L as you adviced, however.... found a deep scratch (about 2.5cm long) on the right side of the case. They said they can try to repair it for me. If they can't, they have to...

Thanks a bunch!

need to make a decision by 5pm today!

Just saw the new version of W&L. It looks posh and sounds like a baby grand! Nice touch and really rich sound. However, to me the sound isn’t as bright and mellow as Hopkinson. The new improvements (according to my local retailer) are new hammer heads, double wheels, etc (can’t remember all of t...

Confusing..... indeed!

How about the build quality? I'll possibly choose one from Hopkinson, G Steinburgh and W&L. Very likely i'll keep this piano for the next 30 yrs or so...

I found this website a month ago, when I started looking for my first piano. And found it really really helpful!!! Has recommended to my friends!

Thanks a lot, Barrie! Well done!

Hi, I'm coming to report my latest progress :p Good news is i'll finally get my hands on a brandnew W&L possibly early next week. Will then make a decision which one to buy. I found a brand new Hopkinson 120 as well, similar price to W&L. This Hopkinson was built in the British Piano Manufac...

Hi guys, thank you both so much! I went to Bristol Piano Centre today and tried their Halle&Voight 118, Yamaha, Kawai and Kingsburg 115. I like the Halle&Voight best and got a quote just within my budget. I've never heard of it before. It is made by Pearl River, same as Bentley, but branded ...

Hiya, Thanks a lot for the info. Actually, I've short-listed Gehr Steinberg and W&L. Will also like to see Pearl River, but can't find one locally. August Hoffman is made in Northeast of China, so may not adapt British weather that well (maybe i worry too much). My local retailer also mentioned ...

Hi Piano Guy, Thanks again. I've decided to spend that extra Ł1k. I'm very influenced by the discussion here and shortlisted Wendl&Lung. But unfortunately, my local retailer does not have a W&L. Tried August Hoffman, Bentley, and G Steinberg. Quite like Hoffman and Steinberg. Any idea how th...

Thanks a lot Piano Guy!

Ever heard of MARSHAL? I think it's made in China too (actually in Shanghai). Ł1600 for a brand new 118. The Marshal company was only founded in 2000, not much history there.

Hi, I'm looking for a piano and have at least Ł1000 to spend (thanks to my old folks). However, I know Ł1000 wouldn't go too far (possibly will end up with a second-hand old Bentley). But with a new bungalow to finance, we have to make a few sacrifices (eg rescuing a sofa from the tip) if I'm going ...