We are looking to purchase a piano for our children aged 11 and 13 on a relatively low budget (#1000-1500). We have found a 20 year old Fuchs and Mohr and a brand new Hamlyn Klein both priced at approx #1500. Please can someone help with the pros and cons of this choice.
Many thanks.
s/h Fuchs & Mohr v new Hamlyn Klein
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Not heard of the Hamlyn Klein as to the Fuchs & Mohr only have a few of them on my round all c70’s your typical old East German piano spongy action and poor top treble the other pet hate with them is they have gliders not castors so the piano rocks on carpet .
I would say that the 1500 is a bit pricey side for a Fuchs & Mohr If it is a private sale 800 - 1000 would be more the mark
Barrie,
I would say that the 1500 is a bit pricey side for a Fuchs & Mohr If it is a private sale 800 - 1000 would be more the mark
Barrie,
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Re: s/h Fuchs & Mohr v new Hamlyn Klein
Hi
I read with interest your request for information on the Fuchs & Mohrs piano. I have for sale a nice F & M modern upright in Mahogany finish piano about 15 years old in concert pitch tuned to A=440 played on a regular basis Im changing to a similar Yamaha. Call me if your interested on 07830081970 I live in Chesham Bucks. Price £500 orvno delivery up to 200 miles radius of Chesham £135.
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Colin
I read with interest your request for information on the Fuchs & Mohrs piano. I have for sale a nice F & M modern upright in Mahogany finish piano about 15 years old in concert pitch tuned to A=440 played on a regular basis Im changing to a similar Yamaha. Call me if your interested on 07830081970 I live in Chesham Bucks. Price £500 orvno delivery up to 200 miles radius of Chesham £135.
regards
Colin
Re: s/h Fuchs & Mohr v new Hamlyn Klein
Never heard of the Klein.
Fand M have nasty plastic flange with no bushings with the consequent problems.
£500 for a F&M sounds nearer the mark
Fand M have nasty plastic flange with no bushings with the consequent problems.
£500 for a F&M sounds nearer the mark
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Re: s/h Fuchs & Mohr v new Hamlyn Klein
I remember at high school there were pianos with the name NIENDORF. They were all 'modern' style casework they were probably made in the early to mid 1980s when the school opened. I have seen a few other pianos exactly the same as these with the Zimmermann name (not the same as the Zimmermanns being made today of course!) and HUPFELD. I am sure I have seen a Fuchs and Mohr as well, which was the same piano.
All I can say from a learners point of view is that these pianos were horrible, had heavy unresponsive actions, and after playing on one for more than 10 minutes your wrists started to hurt big time. These pianos were not really good for anyone and I would sooner play on a Yamaha Clavinova.
I think that you might want to consider some older pianos such as Chappels, Challens, Knights and Welmars which are far better made and will last longer. You might have to pay a little bit more, but if you widen the search and take more time, you will have more time to save too.
Example, you could probably get a 1950s Challen in a private sale for 500 quid. It has a pleasant action and sound, and while I wouldn't want to play Rachmaninoff 2 on one (actually I have....) these pianos will take you up to grade 6 and possibly over with ease. Not the best pianos in the world but good enough for your requirements and far better than the old east german stuff.
All I can say from a learners point of view is that these pianos were horrible, had heavy unresponsive actions, and after playing on one for more than 10 minutes your wrists started to hurt big time. These pianos were not really good for anyone and I would sooner play on a Yamaha Clavinova.
I think that you might want to consider some older pianos such as Chappels, Challens, Knights and Welmars which are far better made and will last longer. You might have to pay a little bit more, but if you widen the search and take more time, you will have more time to save too.
Example, you could probably get a 1950s Challen in a private sale for 500 quid. It has a pleasant action and sound, and while I wouldn't want to play Rachmaninoff 2 on one (actually I have....) these pianos will take you up to grade 6 and possibly over with ease. Not the best pianos in the world but good enough for your requirements and far better than the old east german stuff.