samick versus j.reid

[molly1]

i don't play the piano myself, but my husband can and i want my three children to learn. i have been offered two pianos for free. One is a j.reid that is 30 years old and is pretty much in tune. the other is a 20 year old samick that is quite out of tune (it hasn't been played for years and has been moved upstairs). is there much of a difference in quality between the two? i'm tempted to go for the j.reid as it is downstairs and is in tune.

[mdw]

If its the same size its the same piano ie a samick. J reid is the uk importer who put their name on it to make it a bit more saleable. I would get both checked out by a reputable tuner first. I usualy get asked my opinion of a piano AFTER ive moved it to a new customers home. Bit late then as the move bill is the same if its fine or firewood!!!

[molly1]

thanks, if it's the same make would it be the same quality or does one manufacturer make pianos aimed at different price ranges of varying quality? you can tell i know nothing about pianos! i used to want to learn as a child, but we didn't have a piano so i couldn't.

[mdw]

As far as I know its the same piano just some have the Samick mand and some the J reid name. Give Reids in tottenham a ring and they will be able to answer a questions you have.

[molly1]

thanks for your help, i rang j reid and spoke to a removal man and a piano tuner. there isn't a great deal of difference in removal costs even though the piano is upstairs, but this piano would cost a lot more to tune as it hasn't been tuned for years so will need more visits. so i'm going to go for my in-laws one which is downstairs and in tune!