Prices do not include delivery, service policy, music, or lessons. Polished mahogany baby grand piano mfg 1983 in korea. Antique pianos, grand pianos, upright pianos, square grands pianos, complex machines with thousands of moving parts, are also works of art. Could you please give me an idea of what the asking price should be. Young chang pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional. Any input on the following questions would be appreciated. Young chang model g175 grand piano for sale living pianos. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. You should be looking at pianos no older than the mid1970s for yamaha, and no older than the mid1980s for the others. At the time this piano was built, young chang was the largest manufacturer of pianos in the world.
The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their ebook of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. They embraced the challenge of entering the piano market relatively late in the game. The number will usually be a 4 to 7 digit number, but may include a letter or two. Regarding young changs are serviceable but definitely a tier below yamaha and kawai, maybe a little below baldwin, even. Young chang model y112 used and new pianos for sale all. The ebook is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for used pianos of most makes and models, so you can easily see the price range within which your model. See our custom piano technician map to find a tuner.
The item young chang e 101 upright piano walnut is in sale since tuesday, september 17, 2019. Since the 1950s the young chang piano company has had a reputation for building quality instruments at low prices. Young chang y118r yamaha pianos piano distributors piano. To find the value of a young and change baby grand piano, you should find a musical instrument appraiser. It is vital to understand that piano values are determined by many factors, and a blue book can by its nature only give you a ballpark figure. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Choose from 75 popular piano brands with over 2000 different models currently for sale. The lindeblad advantage over two hundred grand and upright pianos ready to ship or be restored. Chang america was established, followed by young chang canada in 1984 and young chang europe in 1989. The lindeblad family has provided exceptional customer service and craftsmanship to pianists around the world for nearly a century. Soldpramberger young chang player piano 2001 54 with pianomation cd player system remarkable showroom condition young chang super piano the pramberger circa 2001.
You may also want to contact an antique piano dealer or piano pricing specialist. Wind of change is a 1990 power ballad written by klaus meine, vocalist of the german heavy metal band scorpions. This specific young chang upright piano was originally built in korea in 1992 and is a one owner, excellent condition model. Used piano consumer guides the official bluebook of pianos. Buy a piano sell a piano used pianos piano consumer. The brothers began selling yamaha pianos in korea under an agreement with the firm. This young chang g175 grand piano is in excellent condition inside and out. During the past few years we have received an avalanche of letters and phone calls regarding the attempt of a certain consumer publication to recommend certain makes of pianos on the basis of their quality. Tantillo this guide listed below is designed to give information about specific american piano manufacturers and more, during the last 183 years or so. Discount prices will vary from dealer to dealer with local competitive and economic conditions. International shipping and import charges paid to pitney bowes inc. These brand names listed here accounted for over 95% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 35 years. Our entire line is completely redesigned by award winning designer del fandrich.
Used and new young chang y112 list of vertical pianos and grand pianos. Jun 15, 2012 i have a young chang upright piano that i would like to sell but have no idea what its value would be. How do you find a pianos value using its serial number. The piano was purchased new and has been professionally maintained. Currently, young chang is one of the largest piano manufacturing companies in. Piano has been tuned regularly and maintained by a professional. See prices, specifications, exclusive pictures and factory tours. Buying a used piano, and the price you should expect to. Scorpions wind of change easy piano tutorial by plutax by mrpeter19916. I plan to buy a grand piano, new or rebuilt, in the next few months. Young chang piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Consumer tip sheet in a state of confusion regarding piano ratings. Our available young chang pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions.
Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. The company was founded by three brothers, jai young kim, jaichang kim and jaisup kim, as south korea emerged as a major economy and producer of high quality goods. Young chang piano s tonal quality is integrally tied to the complex and specialized nuances of material selection. They all have the possibility of growing action brackets. Research the prices of instruments of similar age, condition and make to estimate the pianos value. When they began piano production they were already experienced in the piano industry.
There are no accurate depreciation schedules for grand pianos. These models shown here represent more 89% of that majority. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. Wholesale prices increase on each year all new grand pianos, add. And the piano, specifically, has been a longrecognized source of remedy for those seeking escape and creative expression. The design also features an evenness of tone throughout the entire range including the transition from bass to tenor. Not all brand names or sizes are listed and some are with held by request of the manufacturer. Young chang pianos for sale buy a young chang piano at. The metal brackets that the action rails are connected to actually expand over time. Young chang action brackets during the early to mid90s young chang korea manufactured grand pianos for wurlitzer, weber and pianodisk, as well as a few other stencils for large dealers.
Learn more opens in a new window or tab international shipping paid to pitney bowes inc. A dealer will sell these pianos used for around the same price as the original price from 1985 1995. Young chang pianos is based in south korea and was founded in 1956 by three brothers. Scorpions wind of change easy piano tutorial by plutax. Warped brackets on young chang weber pianos grands master. In 1990 they acquired kurzweil music systems, a major manufacturer of electronic keyboards. Young chang pianos archives michelles piano in portland or. Used, in good condition they are worth more than original price these models shown here represent more 97% of that majority. This tradition of service and craftsmanship has been handed down from our ancestors and runs through our veins.
As one of the worlds largest piano builders they build for essex a steinway designed piano, bergmann a bestseller at michelles piano company, schaffer and sons, cline, and others. Stunning young chang polished ebony g185 grand piano ebth. The action is very even and the tone is full, with plenty of depth. Today young chang has factories in korea as well as china. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. Jaiyoung accountant, jaichang pianist piano technician and jaisup engineer started young chang in seoul, korea by assembling pianos from parts made by japanese firm, yamaha, and becoming the first musical instrument company in south korea, incorporating as young chang akki co. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. In 1956, three brothers jai young, jaichang, and jaisup kim founded young chang and began selling yamaha pianos in korea under an agreement with that japanese firm. I saw some yamahas c1, c2, c3, c6 and s4 at one dealer and some kawais. In my opinion, baldwins sound absolutely gross, in a way that young changs dont, but have more reliable actions than young changs. Young chang has more than 2000 full time workers, designing and building its upright. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. T he three young chang brothers, jai young kim, jaichang kim and jaichang kim founded young chang co.
If your brand isnt listed then you can simply select your pianos quality rating. Soldprambergeryoung chang player piano 2001 54 with. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the. Young chang pianos company history serial numbers search. Your piano s age is one of the most significant factors in determining your piano s value. A manufacturer may purchase the name, and then produce a piano which is of lower or higher quality than that which the brand name originally implied. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. To find the value of a piano with a serial number, use the number to determine the approximate date the piano was made. Need selling price of a 20 year old young chang upright piano.
Jan 23, 20 during the late 80s and early 90s, young chang grand pianos including all pianos made with different names, i. Young chang piano prices and value upright, grand new. Young chang y118 yamaha pianos piano distributors piano. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. Young chang pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike.
If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new pianos or current resale market value of used pianos, any brand, right. These newly designed pianos are noted to have exceptional tonal quality and evenness of touch and sound throughout the entire range of the keyboard. These newly designed pianos are noted to have exceptional tonal quality and evenness of. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a piano s value. Choose from 2 young chang y112 ads available for sale. Unfortunately, i have no confidence in the local young chang dealer, getting honest info out of them is like pulling teeth. I dont know about you, but in the past 45 years i always liked any chinese piano ive played more than any korean piano ive played. They wont tell you anything unless you pay them a fee. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. A builder of quality instruments, they have produced pianos for the steinway, yamaha and schimmel. Used, in good condition some are worth more than original price.
Its slightly more difficult for me to control dinamics on yamahas, and i think the sound is brighter too. Jack hamiliton, i called young chang and they confirmed the serial number and sent me brackets free. A simply stunning young chang polished ebony g185 grand piano, serial number g058677, circa 1990. Original prices of grand pianos 1985 1995 e book of piano. The bluebook of pianos has been published for over 50 years. Almost all of them include the serial number on the plate in a small window near the tuning pins. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano.
Learn more opens in a new window or tab any international shipping and import charges are paid in part to pitney bowes inc. This is why piano technicians and property appraisers apply several criteria to value used pianos. Our piano information is used by libraries, retailers, factories, salespeople, music teachers, and auction houses. The case has no major marks, chips, scratches or fading. John ebata gives us an in depth look at what a young chang upright piano is all about, including how they are built, the materials used, and how it. Learn more opens in a new window or tab any international shipping is paid in part to pitney bowes inc. National wholesale and retail sales figures are documented.
As you are considering selling it, it is better to start with a higher price and negotiate down if necessary as you may only receive offers less than the above figures. Used young chang french cherry console piano st george. Our piano information is used by libraries, retailers, factories, salespeople, music teachers, and. The bluebook of pianos piano age and piano brand names registry 1900 to 2015. We invite you to experience the results of this heritage of artistry and craftsmanship that is young chang.
Young chang is a korean manufacturer of pianos and industrial piano manufacturing machinery, headquartered in south korea. Young chang was founded in 1956 as a distributor of yamaha pianos for korea and other parts of asia. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Our manufacturing facilities are equipped with the latest precision equipment as we lead the world in the advancement of piano building technology. Young chang pianos are noted for their gorgeous elegant cases as well as their huge, rich tone. The challenge of constructing great pianos requires a relentless pursuit of excellence fueled by a passion for the instrument. In this day and age of pianos and technical advancement many lower priced pianos will perform within the realm of some of the most expensive pianos. Yamaha pianos are somewhat similar to the young chang i have, but the action is slightly harder and springier. Korea was recovering from a devastating war, and only the wealthy could afford pianos. Young chang as a company has a history of being traded around, so do some research into that. Need advice regarding young chang pianos is this a good. Young chang vertical pianos are constructed using all top quality materials by skilled artisans.
They were one of the first manufactures in korea and during the 1980s and 1990s did very well penetrating the us and canadian market with upright and grand pianos. Used piano consumer guides the official bluebook of. Bergman, young chang, young chang, korea, bluthner. Weber, wurlitzer, pianodisc had growing action brackets. We have always aspired to produce the finest quality pianos. This has included albert weber, weber, pramberger, bergman as well as young chang. 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. John ebata gives us an in depth look at what a young chang upright piano is all about, including how they are built, the materials used, and. The creation of a young chang piano is a process which takes years and years to. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. Buying a used piano, and the price you should expect to pay. If you come to a grand piano from young chang or weber from the 90s with out of wack weird regulation, before you regulate the heck out of the piano, check with mfg to see if the brackets are at fault. These prices are only after considerable costs to move, tune, recondition and guarantee the instrument. The best examples of pianos in this price range are yamaha, kawai, young chang, sammick, and sohmer.
Young chang grand pianos feature all top quality materials and craftsmanship including solid spruce soundboards as well as all of the new del fandrich designs with the unique floating soundboard and direct coupled bass bridge for fuller bass response on even the smallest grands. Young chang built pianos have and continue to be marketed under a variety of different brand names. Karen bought the piano when her children were young, but now she just needs the space. Choose the piano model most similar to yours some piano brands change their model numbers every few years while others have remained unchanged for decades. Quality used pianos for sale from piano technicians. My daughter loves it if she knew it was going to a good home it would be easier. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. To locate the serial number on a vertical piano, open the top and look inside. There has always been a recognized trinity between the mind, the body, and the therapeutic qualities of music.
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