TABLE OF CONTENTS

In Advance
Buying a New Piano
What's in a Name
New Piano Considerations
Buying a Used Piano for What it It's Worth
What's The Difference in Pianos
Sizes of Grand Pianos
Sizes of Vertical Pianos

CHAPTER 1: Your Piano

Grading Old Upright Pianos
Vintage Piano Information Guidelines
Grand Piano Price Comparisons
Online Piano Appraisals CLICK APPRAISALS ON LEFT SIDE OF PAGE BUTTON
How to Sell Your Piano
Moving Your Piano

CHAPTER 2: FYI Answers To FAQ as a Matter of Fact

Grades and Feature Differences
Who Makes It Now - Where
Digital Pianos - FAQ and FYI
Consumer Tip Sheets and Rating Systems
More Answers to FAQ
Grand Piano Guide to Steinway and Industry Standard Sizes

CHAPTER 3: Piano Construction and Scale Design

Types and Sizes of Pianos
The Frame
The Action
The Hammers
The Strings
The Soundboard
The Pedals
The Cabinet

CHAPTER 4: Piano Tuning

Tuning Your Piano - In Tune Test
Voicing & Action Regulation
Where to find the Serial Number
Rebuilding and Reconditioning
Piano Parts and Supplies
Player Piano Parts and Advice

CHAPTER 5: Acoustic Piano Pricelists

New Piano Price Lists
Market Segments of Pianos and Prices
The Consumer Information Guide - Grades and Ratings
Consumer Ratings of all 1991 Pianos and Prices

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

Evolution of the Piano
A Chronicle of the Piano In America
U.S. Piano Sales Statistics
Federal Trade Commission Investigates Price Fixing and Complaints
Ages of Steinway Pianos
Glossary of Piano Terms

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