You need a tuner to look at the piano names are meaningless It is the condition that is important
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Hi,
Without knowing anything about the US market, or Ivory and Prangley...
If an old piano hasn't been tuned or used for many years, and is well, just old, then I would not consider it for a young learner. In my opinion it would be far better to go for a new or nearly new modern piano of modest size, for instance one of the junior Yamahas. The price should be quite reasonable, it will have a resale value when you trade up, and MOST important it will have an even touch and a very reasonable sound. These are the aspects which are likely to encourage your daughter to continue playing and practising. An old piano with a poor touch and tone is a real off-putter, and I would think has off-putted many young learners. Get something which is a pleasure to play and hear, she deserves it!
Rgds.
Without knowing anything about the US market, or Ivory and Prangley...
If an old piano hasn't been tuned or used for many years, and is well, just old, then I would not consider it for a young learner. In my opinion it would be far better to go for a new or nearly new modern piano of modest size, for instance one of the junior Yamahas. The price should be quite reasonable, it will have a resale value when you trade up, and MOST important it will have an even touch and a very reasonable sound. These are the aspects which are likely to encourage your daughter to continue playing and practising. An old piano with a poor touch and tone is a real off-putter, and I would think has off-putted many young learners. Get something which is a pleasure to play and hear, she deserves it!
Rgds.