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Be aware that there are a few classic piano brands which are now that brand in name only. For instance old Richard Lipp & Sohn pianos were German-made, but rece
by Nition 4y ago
Be aware that there are a few classic piano brands which are now that brand in name only. For instance old Richard Lipp & Sohn pianos were German-made, but recent ones were made in China by a different company just re-using the name. This isn't to say that a Chinese piano will be worse than a German one, just that they are not the same and don't sound the same.
- reikonomusha 4y agoLikewise Baldwin. They were an extremely popular and reputable brand pre-1990s. They arguably built the best American piano (semi-concert and concert grand; depending on who you ask). Then their brand/etc. was sold to Chinese ownership, and the quality tanked. At least as of 2022, almost all Chinese manufactured pianos are inferior (in a conventional sense) to others, especially European pianos. This is usually due to the fact they're mass produced, use cheap materials, etc. However, they are a lot less expensive.
- AlbertCory 4y agoInterestingly, I always thought Yamahas and Kawais were too bright-sounding for me, but a lot of people prefer that sound. I know they're not Chinese.
- reikonomusha 4y agoAgreed on Yamaha. I swear they design them that way so they can cut through a mix in the studio. The Kawais that I've tried have been on the warmer side.