Which Piano Brands Are Most Popular?

[Greg Brown]

When choosing a piano, most people want to ensure they get a good
quality one and the best way to do this is to buy a popular brand that
has been around for a while and has an established reputation. There
are quite a few popular piano brands available to select from.
Baldwin Pianos
This company was established back in the late 1800`s and still
provides some of the best pianos on the market. They also own a number
of piano companies including Wurlitzer. Created by Dwight Hamilton
Baldwin, the first Baldwin piano was an upright, though they later
manufactured grand pianos, as well. The Baldwin piano is well-liked
because of the high quality available. As a family piano, it`s very
good choice. Liberace and Bela Bartok both played this piano.
Steinway Pianos
Of all the different piano brands, Steinway and Sons is definitely at
the top of the list in popularity and best known. It`s a real boon to
have a Steinway in your home and is a goal for many true piano
students who dream of owning one.
Henry Steinway was originally a cabinet maker who began to manufacture
pianos professionally back in the 1850`s. Some of the most famous
pianists of all time have use Steinways, including Wagner, Liszt,
Rachmaninoff and Gershwin among others. With an elegant quality about
them, these pianos are on the wish list of every pianist.
Schimmel Pianos
This German piano brand is a good one, as well. Many pianists and
aspiring pianists find Schimmel pianos to be a dream for playing on
and as a result, Schimmel pianos can be found around the world, not
just in Germany. It`s a great option for anyone who is looking for a
high quality piano, but doesn`t want to invest in a Steinway.
Wilhelm Schimmel was the founder of this company in 1885, but it was
later passed on to his grandson in the 60`s. It is one of the few
piano companies that is still run by the original family, while most
other piano manufacturers have been bought out by larger companies.
Kawai Pianos
A Japanese brand, the Kawai piano is an interesting one. Most people
think of electronic keyboards when they think of Japanese pianos, but
for those in the know, Kawai is the place to go for high quality,
decently priced pianos that offer great sound.
As far as first pianos go, this Japanese model is ideal to get started
in the world of owning your very own piano. The Kawai piano brand is
well liked and well known, but still not the most popular, which means
prices haven`t gone through the roof like they have with many other
models. This alone, makes these pianos a hot commodity.
Mason and Hamlin Pianos
This is a company that actually went bankrupt in 1995, but they have
made a comeback and are still one of the most popular piano brands in
existence. The pianos have been around since the founding in 1854.
Though the original families are no longer involved in the business,
it continues to do well after the bankruptcy.
The financial struggles in the past of this company hasn`t affected
the quality of their piano design. It`s still an excellent design that
people from around the world long to have.
Choosing the right piano brand is an important choice and one that
must be made with care. If you go with a more popular brand of piano,
chances are you will be more than happy with it. The years of growth
and development have made these pianos some of the best in the world
and they are popular brands for good reason.

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