I made a whole lot of music on a $200.00 upright as a kid and as a teen. I spent hours and hours on that klunker and I loved it. At one point I worked in a piano store and had exclusive access to a Bosendorfer Imperial. Nothing compared to that but was so far out of my price range, it might as well have been on the moon. Much, much later in life I was able to plunk down cash for a 5 foot grand. I feel privileged to have a grand and a house to put it in.

@fnersch3367

3 жыл бұрын

For the last 60 years I've used my grandmother's Krakhauer Bros. (NY, 1935) 5' 7" art grand piano (Louis XV). It's good enough for me. Bosendorfers rumble in the bass and have tons of harmonics because of so many bass strings.

@ryananthony4840

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@kaden697

2 жыл бұрын

Must have been really cool to play on that bosendorfer imperial!

@Mike__G

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaden697 Piano heaven! 😌

@granvilles.wright6757

Жыл бұрын

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I went into a huge piano store with my mind believing i wanted to get a Yamaha or Kawai, I walked out buying a Brodmann. After spending HOURS playing many different pianos, this Brodmann just sounded so nice. An equivilant piano in the two main brands would have set me back 30+k , This 5'6" Brodmann , a 2012 piano, was only $7,200.00. I could not be happier. Biggest tip i could give is, spend lots of time playing them. Buy the one that makes you WANT to keep playing.

@MerriamPianos

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed on that front for sure - buy the piano that makes you want to play, and spend the time to make sure you're hearing and feeling what you think you are. Congrats on the instrument, if it's one of the Vienna-built ones for that price that's a great buy. Enjoy! -stu

@gmee123

3 жыл бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Not sure of the history, other than it's German built. the serial number is 175 0001022

@gmee123

3 жыл бұрын

I did just find the model CE-175. It's a bigger piano than i thought it was. 5'9"

@MerriamPianos

3 жыл бұрын

@@gmee123 Sounds good! I think you might be looking at the label one particular component labelled "Made in Germany" vs the entire piano (as none of the Broadmann's are made in Germany, so I hope a store/salesperson didn't communicate that) but you can read up on their various lines and manufacturing here: www.pianobuyer.com/brand/brodmann/ Regardless, glad you've something you love!

@JoseFuentes-fn3dl

Жыл бұрын

Brodmann's are very nice! Congrats!

This is what I need to see. I want real piano in the future, quality wise this is valuable video.

@pennycameron1003

3 жыл бұрын

l feel the totally same

Really appreciate this video. I spent 10 years taking lessons and playing as a child/teen. Since then, I’ve only had access to one when I visit my parents. Now, finally, at age 37, I’m getting ready to purchase one for myself. So excited to have a piano in my life again! Thank you so much for all the valuable information!

@MerriamPianos

13 күн бұрын

You're very welcome! Congratulations on your new piano and for resuming your piano journey! Playing piano is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding activities you can invest your time into. Wishing you all the best on the next phase of your musical journey. :)

Your professionalism is unmatched in the industry. 🎹

Arguably the best explanation of the inner workings of a piano I have ever seen. Thanks for the effort you put into this video.

@MerriamPianos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in! We appreciate the kind words and we're glad to hear that you found the video useful. :)

Absolutely the best video on this subject that I've seen;----by far. In addition to improving my playing (I'd consider myself within the 'intermediate' range), I'm retired and have a good deal of time to spend on what interests me. I'd guess you'd call it my hobby. I've read Larry Fine's book "The Piano Book" and Reblitz's book "Piano Servicing, Tuning and Rebuilding". So, this kind of video is right up my alley. I also have watched many of your other videos and really enjoy your straightforward style. Again, really enjoyed, and learned from, this video even though I'm not totally clueless when it comes to the subject matter.

I don't even have the space for a baby grand in my house but here I am

I worked making Knights pianos at one time. I owned A 6 ft Yamaha grand for a while. No false overtones, lovely response and sound. Pianos can be so different from one to another off the same production line.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for sharing! That is definitely a good point. While most manufacturers strive for as much consistency as possible, there are a number of variables that do create disparities between two specimens of the same model. :)

@jozsefhalajko6995

7 ай бұрын

Like all other professional level instruments. Actually all instruments, even in student or amatour levels.

@jozsefhalajko6995

7 ай бұрын

Of course on professional levels the differences are much more important, that for student, amateurs or non musicians are even unhearable.

This might not even be the best piano channel, but the best youtube channel. These videos are so easy and fun to watch it's unbelievable!

@MerriamPianos

6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! That is a very nice compliment to hear! We appreciate it immensely. :)

Excellent video, thanks for the info!

This is a fantastic video!!! Thank you so much!!!

Great video that is super informative. Thank you!

Excellent video. Thank you very much for sharing!

Thanks, this clarifies pretty much most things you need to know, great!

Excellent and honest presentation! Thank you!

The very best video ever!!! Thank you!!

Thank you for this video and your priceless hints!

Thank you. Learned a lot.

Very informative!

Informative,,, an Outstanding Useful video. Thank You Soooo Much

Thank you for these videos! They are extremely informative and helpful.

Sooo much good information here, amazing video thanks for putting it out there. I love all this 'under the hood' type stuff, getting to hear how things work and why! A similar video to this about uprights would be an awesome idea for a future video, if only we all had the space for a grand eh!? All the best

Thank you very much for your precize information

thank you very much for the video. very very informative and helpful!

An excellent information and overall explaintion of the subject, thanks.

Very informative video. Thank you

Maginificent video !! Thank you very much for the many good videos you make. It made a big difference in support to make the best choice.

This was very educational. Thank you

Great presentation. Always enjoy Stu's videos - they are super informative, honest, well organized thoughts, good speech. Thinking of going to Toronto and visit his shop and talk to him, not to mention what a good pianist he is.

Thank you very much. IT was very educating and useful

Phenomenally helpful video

Best comparative piano video I’ve ever seen. Excellent - full of integrity.

You explain stuff sO well. Thanks. I’m learning not just about pianos but about effective communication.

What a great video. 👏👏👏

Great video!

Thank you for this excellent video. It is the best that I have seen and helps me to be better informed. I am considering moving from an upright to a grand piano and this has helped me tremendously.

Thank you this video is very interesting and incredibly useful.

Excellent! Thanks

This is one of the most comprehensive videos I've ever seen on KZread. Thank you!

very interesting!! Thanks

🥰👌👍 Thank you for this information. It is very helpful. Greeting from Netherland.

Thank you for your video. The information was so useful. We have chosen our piano already, but watching your video has made us realise that we had good advice from the piano retailer and we made the right choice for us. Great video.

Thank you. This was very informative. It sounds like a decision could take a few days or more.

very very helpful!!!!

I really appreciate the depths you go to in these reviews and guides Stu, I'm considering a Feurich 179 dynamic 2 have you had any experience of them or perhaps you could do a future review on one ?

Excellent discussion.

Very useful...thank you very much...

Thank you, Stu! This is the most value added advice that I have ever received, re: buying a piano.

Another great, insightful video. Thank you!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks so much for tuning in! :)

Thank u for ur objective presentation of manufacturing of the great three manufacturers

Wonderful explainations - thanks indeed for your helpful directions

@MerriamPianos

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We're glad you found them helpful! :)

Fabulous relevant advice. Congratulations on a most informative series!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! :)

Fantastic and well thought-out content! You answered about 3 major questions/concerns that I have as I'm currently looking to buy a grand. Thanks and cheers from Nashville, TN!

@hoysalgoadelante

3 жыл бұрын

Tim, I am curious if you got a grand and which one did you get. I am looking for one for a family member. Thank you.

What a great video. Thank you very much!

@MerriamPianos

5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! We appreciate you tuning in. :)

This has been a very informative video! You have perfectly described the nuances and facts of the complexity of selecting a grand piano. I now finally understand how my antique Chickering has degraded and why it would be difficult to sell. I am going to learn the trade of piano technology as my encore career in retirement. Thank you for this excellent video! I will be selecting another grand in the future for training and for my own personal use. I really learned a lot!

I am a seasoned classically trained amateur and your detailed descriptions are very interesting and helpful in understanding piano technology! Thanks!!

You did an amazing job on this video. Thank you!

@MerriamPianos

3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! We're glad you enjoyed it! :)

Oooh! I am in the Toronto area! Would def love to come see you guys sometime

Thank you so much! Very informative for all perspectives.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for tuning in! :)

@jacobchiang

Жыл бұрын

@@MerriamPianos 🔥

The piano's principal period of evolution was from 1709 (Cristofori) to 1911 (Dolge). In 1910 there were over 1000 piano manufacturers in America alone. The piano hit its peak at that time. Pianos can last a long time. The oldest (Cristofori, 1720) is 301 years old and still plays.

@bikemike1118

2 жыл бұрын

If they get refurbished sometime…I‘d say yes. Keep in mind…these guys have a store for new pianos and so are their arguments. Completely natural (and understandable). Same with new cars vs used cars. If you buy a good unit used in great condition it saves you a ton of money and a lot of VAT.

Good video.

Wow really really really great video. Thank you for how deep you went this was very detailed but not overwhelming, Your passion is obvious!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for tuning in and for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative! :)

This is/was a very good "unbiased" presentation, in my opinion. I'm not a "high-end" pianist (maybe an intermediate level player for my own pleasure?) but I do like quality!

Thank you I am just beginning my search for a baby grand and you have given me so much to consider on my search. Very informative.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! We're so happy to hear that you found the video helpful! :)

This was excellent. Thank you!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for tuning in! :)

This is such a brilliant and insightful video that gives so much foods for thought and what to weigh up in that very important analysis. Thank you

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed it and found it insightful! Thanks for the kind words! :)

very good video, again! Thank you! I hope i can come to your area some day.

@MerriamPianos

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for tuning in! Hopefully, you'll be able to stop by one of our showrooms sometimes. :)

This is really excellent. Thank you so much! Cheers from Australia.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! We're glad you enjoyed it! :)

This is a very informative video. Thank you for making this! :)

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! We're glad you enjoyed it! :)

Thank you

Best explanation on the internet of how a 5ft (or upright) makes the same bass note as a 7ft concert grand. More mass, by adding extra copper windings around it! Thank you.

Thanks for great video. So do you recommend high end hybrid piano than used baby grand too?

Great video. Very informative.

@MerriamPianos

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate it. :)

Stu, it's great info... you and your team deserve a big congrats. All your videos have great sound, lighting, editing and of course the host has a wide array of knowledge and history. P.S. Like the hairstyle and length in this video.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for taking the time to tune in and for your incredibly kind words! Stu is fantastic and, needless to say, without his incredible talent and knowledge, these videos would not be possible. With that said, we are also very fortunate to have an amazing production team that allows us to be able to present these video reviews and comparisons to our KZread community. :)

thank you

Amazing presentation skills 👏👏👏

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We appreciate that immensely. :)

Your knowledge Stu is remarkable and more to the point your willingness to share it makes you a very special person within a confusing industry. Thank you.

@MerriamPianos

3 ай бұрын

I will be happy to pass along the kind words to Stu on your behalf! Thank you for taking the time to tune in. We appreciate it. :)

A terrific and informative video. I've been shopping for as grand for the last three weeks to replace my 120 year old instrument which, frankly, I never cared that much for. For me, Steinway was the measure of quality but the cost was out of my league. So I settled on Yamaha and I purchased a used C-3 in great condition. The seller was the only owner of it and she was a violist with a symphony orchestra, so I knew the instrument was well cared for. I am very happy with it. Along the way I discovered the whole controversy on so-called gray market Yamaha pianos. (Dealers do not like to talk about that, I found out.) Thanks for an informative video.

very helpful, thank you.

@MerriamPianos

9 күн бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for tuning in! :)

A very helpful video! Once I heard your pronunciation of the word "out", I realized that you may be Canadian. I was rewarded at the end of your presentation when you said you are located in Toronto. I was initially in the market for a "baby" grand, however, sound /tonality is important to me, especially in the bass. I don't know if jumping up to a 6' as opposed to a 5' would make a noticeable difference for a home player like me, I am now tossed up between Kawai and Yamaha, Kawai hammer technology seems to be superior, however, sound/tonality seems better in the Yamaha. Regardless, your video was very helpful in pointing out several aspects of a grand piano that I was unfamiliar with. The closest I come to Ontario is when I fish the Niagara basin, Ontario, and Erie. If you were closer, we could do business. Thanks again!

Best video i ever watch!

@MerriamPianos

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! We really appreciate that. :)

This guy is incredible

Professional violinist here. Interesting comparison between violins and pianos. I've had to continually have my violin appraised for raising value and insurance. My piano on the other hand... I just sold it back to the store to buy a brand new grand, woohoo. I realize that NEW IS BETTER with pianos, unfortunately. I'm very much in love with my new piano, and excited for its delivery in TWO days! yay! Thank you for all of this information. I wish that you had been at the store while I was shopping. I'm just glad that, as a musician, I already knew what I was doing when I was shopping!! It makes me nervous when new musicians are shopping for instruments, because they don't know what to look for. I always go to the shop with my students to help them select instruments, because it is a daunting task, regardless of how advanced they are, or what instrument they're shopping for. And you were SPOT ON with the comment that if you can't hear the difference between instruments, you don't need to spend more money just to buy a label. The more you play though, the pickier your ears get. Cheers :)

Did you spot the Kawai NV10 posing next to the GX like "I'm a real boy!"

@Yothlan

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and advices as always, I wish you guys were in Europe!

Also great video!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We're glad you liked it. :)

Super! I wish I could come over to your shop, but I’m too far away. Thank you.

Thank you so much for this education. Been playing piano 50 years, and I'm looking at baby grands (finally).

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you so much for tuning in! Congratulations on beginning your journey towards finding the perfect baby grand piano. We're glad to hear that our video reviews and comparisons have been helpful. :)

Wonderful work, Stu! Very "information dense" as are many of your presentations. Decades ago, I did some industrial engineering work at the Baldwin factory. I will never forget their "Case Storage Room" (fifth floor?) with dozens of finished Baldwin grand "cases" stored on-end; every size. Mmm. We lived in a small apartment, so I had to pull myself away from the beautiful Sales Room.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks for tuning in and supporting our channel! We sincerely appreciate it. That is a very cool experience and I can certainly see why it would have been quite tempting to venture into the sales room to indulge. ;)

I love all your videos. I want to visit your showroom one day and meet you to thank you for all of your information..THANKS!!! You keep me inspired and motivated

@MerriamPianos

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoy Stu's reviews and comparisons! If you're ever in the Greater Toronto Area, please feel free to stop by one of our showrooms! Thank you kindly for the support! :)

Thank you for this video! It’s extremely educational and well presented. These 38 minutes really opened my eyes to a world I’d never seen before. I only wish your dealership was in the US. 😊

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly! We really appreciate that! If you're ever up here in Canada, please stop by one of our showrooms! :)

You are the best demonstrator and truly a knowledgeable person. I never miss your any reviews and I got to learn many things as I also work in a same industry as piano & Synthesizer specialist. I really enjoy and very much passionate about the work and reviews really helps me to how to work genuinely and honestly and sharing correct information and giving correct guidance to the customers. I have a question what’s is the correct keys weight to practice classical pianist, in my country we have very less options and I never get chance to try good quality pianos market is growing in my country day by day and I am really curious to gather a knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledgeable. I really respect your musicality your are a great musician. 😊

engaging and knowledgeable speaker that kept my interest and worth watching even if you are, as I am, an 'ungifted' amature that just wants to understand these beautiful instruments better. thankyou.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for tuning in! We sincerely appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the video! :)

I for one have actually decided on the brand (Bechstein, for various reasons) even without having tried one single baby grand. Yet, this was incredibly helpful in navigating models and price ranges.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

We are very glad that you found the video overview helpful in your piano process! Bechstein pianos are amongst the very best in the world! Their tonal range, expressivity and dynamic capabilities are immense! Any pianist of any level would be thrilled with what these fine pianos offer musically. :)

i just bought a new kawai gx-2, incredible instrument for the price, 5'11, couldnt be happier with it.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! The Kawai GX2 is a wonderful piano! The combination of its warm tone and responsive touch via the Millennium III action makes it an absolute dream to play. :)

wow....you're a natural teacher. I always wanted to know the very things you spoke about e.g. what determines the length, etc? You're spot on sir. I'm better informed now. Thank you.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning into the video and for your kind words! We're very happy to hear that you found the video helpful. :)

We are blessed to have an institution and business such as Merriam in Canada, and I happen to live quite close to this showroom. They really care about their customers being informed even prior to coming in.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the incredibly kind words! We sincerely appreciate them and the support! Thanks again and happy playing! :)

Lovely video ! Sadly not using metric system so kinda difficult to understand 😅😅 this piano is 15 bananas long i tell ya !!

@christopherbeddoe406

3 жыл бұрын

Being an engineer in the USA can be frustrating. Sometimes we have to flip back and forth between metric and English units depending on the application, customer, or project. I personally do all my calculations in SI and then convert them at the end when needed. Much easier.

I watched many of your videos, very insightful. I am looking to replace my 20 years old Chinese upright that quite frankly served me well for what it is. However I want something with a warmer/richer and more consistent tone along with a more precise action. Probably a W. Hoffman upright I learned about from your other reviews, unless I can find a “better” grand. Any specific suggestions for 25K price range? Upright or grand?

Very well done. Lots of good info. However, everybody talks about the length of the bass strings. I have a real baby grand 4'7" and it fills our 21' LR with plenty of sound. I'm not a professional so slight differences in tonal quality are lost on me. My point is, even at 4'7" it takes up a lot of space! I couldn't imagine a bigger piano in its place. A piano you see in a large store will always look *bigger* in your home!