1991 Chart of Pianos and  Prices

Vertical Pianos

Check this chart for piano brands and costs. Prices shown are from the best available information and do not include freight, delivery, dealer preparation or associated expenses. The ratings are the opinion of the author who is solely responsible for its content. Prices shown are approximate.

• Group I are top quality pianos of unquestioned merit and represent the best value for investment.
• Group II are pianos of excellent construction and quality in a medium price range.
• Group III are pianos of generally lower price but completely capable of  giving satisfactory service.

Not all pianos in a given group are of the same quality, price or value and there may only be a small difference between the top names of a lower group and the bottom names in the group above it.

No attempt has been made to include all names in Group II and III. Private label pianos are omitted and only brand names which are nationally known are listed. All three groups are alphabetical listings.

$3,450 to $3,795

$3,850 to $4,195

$7,250 to $8,640

$8,650 to $12,500

$3,120 to $3,850

$3,650 to $4,660

$2,950 to $3.875

$3,400 to $5,200

$2.295 to $2.695

$2,665 to $3,990

$3,970 to $5,200

Becker, Blessing, Handok, Hastings, Hanover, Hinze, Hohner, Hsing, Hai, Hyundai, Jasper-American,   Maeari, Nieer, Pearl River.

Prices shown will vary in different parts of the country and are approximate based on available information. Opinions of merit or quality are those of the author who is solely responsible for the content of this article.

Grand Pianos

Group l are top quality pianos of unquestioned merit and represent an excellent investment. A piano with a fine reputation will actually appreciate in value over a span of years. For example, any of these grand pianos in Group 1 bought 10 years ago, given normal care, can easily be sold for more than twice the original price today. No attempt has been made to include the very fine European pianos in this listing, which would show similar increases in value ..

Group II represents pianos of excellent quality in a medium price range. Some furniture styles are of higher price. Good advice is to buy the largest piano for space and money available.

Prices shown are approximate, based on price information and effective January 1. Prices also reflect normal dealer freight, delivery and tuning charges, Prices will vary in different parts of the country and may vary on dealers' normal mark-up

 BRAND NAME

5'2" to 9'

$3.018 to $7.700

$9.628 to $21.492

$14,600 to $36,400

5'1" to 9'2"

$1.695 to $6.250

$5.970 to $19.040

5'4" to 8'11"

$3.200 to $6,900

$9.746 to $21,236

5' to 5'7"

$2.545 to $3.700

$8.022 to $8.922

5'1" to 9'

$3.325 to $7,500

$11.420 to $24.456

5'3" to 9'

$1,695 to $6.195

$5.136 to $20.338

$2.500 to $3.240