Steinmayer S108

[Nigel]

Hi All

Following my previous posts in relation to buying a budget upright, I am totally confused!!!!

I was originally taken by the Yam b1 and possibly the silent version if funds allowed however having played it a little in my local dealer, it appears to sound "metallic" and harsh in some parts of the range.

So somebody else recommended a Steinmayer S108 second hand as a budget starter.... any comments on this welcome

I take onboard the Perzina comments before however the cost new is just a little outside my bracket at this stage

Regards Nigel

[Nigel]

Just another thought following my last post......

The other option is a reconditioned Yamaha U1 or U3.

2 to 21/2 thousand pounds is a fortune to me and that is why I am so concerned about getting right.

Your comments would be greatly appreciated

[Gill the Piano]

Have you looked at the Kembles? Very similar quality to Yamaha but - huge generalisation - slightly mellower tone. they do a silent too.

[PianoGuy]

So somebody else recommended a Steinmayer S108 second hand as a budget starter.... any comments on this welcome

I take onboard the Perzina comments before however the cost new is just a little outside my bracket at this stage

I don't think so!

Your local Perzina dealers are not very local :
Dawson's in Chester
Cheltenham Piano Centre
...but they are worth the journey, and you'll find the cost of the base models are directly comparable to that of a new b1. Be aware that Perzinas are marketed under various brands including Gehr.Steinberg, Sangler, Carl Ebel, Eavestaff and others.

A s/h U1 could be a pig in a poke unless you're careful and will invariably be more expensive.

The Steinmayer S108 is a competent Chinese piano, but has no endearing qualities. You can afford better!

[sussexpianos]

The Steinmayers are good starters. For the money, good value and much better than a pub piano The only thing to watch out for is the regulation. This is something your tuner will be able to advise as they can play very well regulated, or play badly when not. The tone is bright but this due to cheap hammers. They can be toned but its a long job and I personaly wouldnt bother. Just live with it until you feel confident enough to get a better, more expensive piano.