New v's Second hand?

[Lewis]

I am looking to buy a new piano.
Through my local piano dealer I have seen many pianos, and was impressed by their Steinhoven range. I was looking at buying one of their new upright pianos at around £2500-£3000.

I have also been offered a Welmar Piano, (2nd hand - 1979, good condition) for £1700

Would anyone strongly recommend one over the other? and as Steinhoven are relatively new, would any one be able to provide some impartial feedback?

Thanks!

[mdw]

Welmars are nice pianos but depends on condition, never heard of a Steinhoven so cant comment on them.

[Barrie Heaton]

only tuned a few Steinhoven pianos they take a lot of tuning very spring pin once settled in and the reg improved. they are OK for the price

Myself I would be recommending the Welmar to my clients if it was in good condition over the Steinhoven you need a tuner to look at the Welmar

Barrie,

[athomik]

never heard of a Steinhoven so cant comment on them.

Steinhoven seem to be an Irish brand, produced in China, with some German and British input: http://www.steinhoven.ie/about.html

I came across some of them yesterday when I was doing a job at a dealer in Wales. Didn't really get a chance to have a good look at them.

[joe]

Its a no brainer,if Welmar is in sound condition and tunes to pitch seems a reasonable price,the other make is a brand made in China for an Irish importer,better left alone.