Bosendorfer klavierfabrik gmbh is an austrian piano manufacturer and, since. Why are steinway pianos so expensive compared to those. Apparently bosendorfer celebrated its 175th anniversary by manufacturing exactly 175 of these limited edition l. Founded by ignaz bosendorfer in 1828 the company began handcrafting the finest pianos in vienna, where the factory still exists today. Pianos also have numbers other than serial numbers, such is the case with part or patent numbers. And many are convinced that it is actually the best upright piano in the world. These brand names listed here accounted for over 95% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 35 years. Contributing greatly to the graceful yet vibrant tone of the bosendorfer, a special action for the grand piano was developed by the company. Bosendorfer are currently leading by example for this technology, followed very closely by yamahas disklavier system. Bosendorfer piano, like the one that xan and dawn and marta play on. This grand piano like the bigger brother 290 imperial has been crafted dedicating to the tradition of viennese piano building.
Do any of you pianophiles have any information on the limited edition l. Pianos from this austrian factory were always exclusive, and this fact still stays unchanged. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. At a fridley music club, a prized bosendorfer piano is the. This is because kimball owned bosendorfer and crafted two models on the bosendorfer scale design. Used, in good condition some are worth more than original price. It has a history of producing highly respected instruments. As one of the worlds most respected piano makers, bosendorfer has an.
This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. The history of the bosendorfer piano shackell pianos ltd. The piano forums are an online community of piano lovers including piano industry professionals, concert artists, recording artists, technicians, dealers, manufacturers, and thousands of enthusiastic amateur pianist. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos. If you compared the two pianos to an orchestra, the petrof would be the brass section, where the bosendorfer would be the violins, violas cellos, basses, and timpani. Bosendorfer is one of the leading piano brands in the industry that exists for 186 years. Manufacturers suggested list prices bluebook of pianos. The age of your piano is determined by the serial number. All preowned and used pianos michelles piano in portland or. Sitting down at this instrument, it becomes apparent instantly that the sound is that of the classic bosendorfer lineage. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown.
It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. The case is virtually flawless, as is the interior, as shown in the photos. One of the most famous and celebrated bosendorfer pianos is the model 290 imperial, a 9 foot 6 inch, 97 key concert grand piano originally custom built for musician ferruccio busoni. Bosendorfer is one of the oldest piano companies in the world, and also one of the most exclusive, making only a few hundred instruments each year. Faust harrison pianos steinways rebuilt steinway upright. If youre looking for a used piano, it has listings of the serial numbers of virtually every piano manufactured by age, so you can determine when a piano was manufactured. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. This is in contrast to the midlevel kimball pianos the company is best known for. Grading old upright pianos vintage piano information guidelines.
This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. Used bosendorfer imperial concert grand piano for sale. They also introduced the overstrung scale and cast iron frame.
The blue book of pianos is a source of information on both new and used pianos. The following rights to use require that you either are an authorised bosendorfer dealer or a journalist authorised by bosendorfer. The piano has never been moved from my home, ensuring its likenew condition. Included with each instrument is a book oscar, with love with never before released. This official site is dedicated to all aspects of the bosendorfer piano. Rich in tradition and worldfamous for our intricate handcraftsmanship, high quality instruments and unmistakably inspiring sound, we have been refining the art of viennese pianomaking since 1828. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Any such price list would only cause confusion in the marketplace. There were only two hans hollein 225 models produced in 1990. The art of the piano since 1828 wiener klavierbaukunst seit 1828. Used kimball bosendorfer semi concert grand for sale. Bosendorfer, the famous viennese piano maker, ranks as one of the oldest and finest in the world. The bosendorfer factory was established in 1828 by ignaz bosendorfer in vienna, austria.
Stay up to date on the latest news from living pianos. See more ideas about piano, hamburg and steinway grand piano. Bosendorfer grand upright bosendorfer grand upright. I think it would soften the edges of my playing a lot. Jul 3, 2019 dedicated to the worlds finest artisan pianos, this board features the incredible designs and oldworld craftsmanship that made bosendorfer pianos revered around the globe. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. Ludwig bosendorfer draws the first sketches of the grand piano 170 for the highly cultured salon society of imperial vienna. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Its massive 54 gb sample set includes unlooped sustain samples in pedal up and pedal down variations and in 7 velocity layers, tone repetitions, real recorded sustain pedal resonances. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. Piano buyers guide hollywood piano a guide to the new. Concert and artist piano flown by bosendorfer from vienna to the usa in 1998, and purchased by me at that time.
The right piano makes an incredible difference when it comes to your sound. With its unique design and size this piano delights by an exceptional multitude of colours similar to an orchestra. Using the highest quality materials and utilising their unique resonating case concept which treats the entire instrument as a sounding body, bosendorfer pianos are greatly admired by the most discerning musician and concert artist. Directory of advertised used piano prices blue book used piano, piano room, chickering piano.
Piano buyers guide hollywood piano a guide to the new piano. Bosendorfer piano prices and value upright, grand new. Dr they are very diligent about making sure nobody famous ever touches a nonsteinway piano. The boesendorfer sound carol rosenberger boesendorfer. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. Bosendorfer, on the other hand, makes such exquisitesounding pianos. Each piano is carefully handcrafted as a unique instrument. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Because local market forces have a huge influence on piano prices, it is common to. Directory of advertised used piano prices blue book used piano, piano room, chickering. You can use the dates and serials listed below to help. Today, the blue book of pianos is available online. The blue danube composed by strauss in 1867 is regarded as austrias unofficial national anthem. In 1824 ignaz bosendorfer began refining the handmade pianos of joseph brodman, a piano builder in vienna.
They have introduced new production methods to improve the quality, based on their experience. Rare antique genuine bosendorfer concert grand bosendorfer schmid bosendorfer grand piano for spare or restoration. Bosendorfer pianos are played today by musicians of all genres as diverse as valentina lisitsa, wilhelm backhaus, tori amos, and many others. Called the because its 290 cm long which is quite long for a grand piano. And with a bosendorfer grand piano or baby grand piano, youll be able to enjoy a rich, complex sound in a beautiful package. Bosendorfer for sale in uk 59 secondhand bosendorfers. There are probably several reasons, but one of them is that they are great at marketing, and they have been for a long time. See more ideas about bosendorfer piano, piano store and best piano. In any other case you are not allowed to use photos from this library. They are often found on the concert platform though, they are rare in the uk perhaps one for every hundred steinways. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985.
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