Schimmel vs. Steinway?
Michael E. Stoll
I know it irritates some people to read discussions of one brand of piano
vs. another, but I would really like to hear some opinions on the potential
purchase of a Schimmel 7- foot (rounding off) grand vs. a Steinway B (about
the same size). Please address not only quality, tone, action, price, etc.,
but also how well they will hold or increase their value. Thanks in
advance.
--
Kawali
"The distinction between past, present and future is only an illusion, even
if a stubborn one."
-- Albert Einstein
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Kawali asks for comparisons between ;
>Schimmel 7- foot (rounding off) grand vs. a Steinway B (about
>the same size). Please address not only quality, tone, action, price,
etc.,
>but also how well they will hold or increase their value.
The tone, action, price, will be different from piano to piano, store
to store, and person to person. It would be difficult to help you with
that.
However, the holding and increase in value is easy. I have seen no
piano hold it's resale value like a Steinway, except the C series Yamaha
grands.
Over the years, I have invested in Steinways for a rental business I
have, (recording studios mostly), and have watched their value go up so
much better than anything in my IRA, that my own investment advisor has
told me to always buy a Steinway to restore and keep, if possible, rather
than invest the money with him!!
Perhaps it is different in different places, but the Steinway holds the
high ground around here.
Regards
Ed Foote
Precision Piano Works
Nashville, Tenn.
Daniel Wilson
Michael E. Stoll <kaw...@aracnet.com> asked:
> I would really like to hear some opinions on the
> potential purchase of a Schimmel 7- foot (rounding off)
> grand vs. a Steinway B (about the same size).
with this footnote:
> "The distinction between past, present and future is only an
> illusion, even
> if a stubborn one." -- Albert Einstein
The distinction between pianos by name alone is only an illusion, even if
a stubborn one.
Play the damn things. Which do you prefer ? This is all the reason you
need.
Dan Wilson
bo...@thepianosource.com
>Dan Wilson
Investment is illusory unless you happen to be in the investment
business. Steinway touts its investment as a means to selling. If it
only sold to musicians it would not be necessary but a tremendous
percentage are just people who want to own the right name which is why
such a large percentage of their promotional brochures are built
around the concept of investment. If you are a musician, then just go
and play pianos until you find the one you really really like and that
is the one.
Bob S
VOCE88
Jeff Beal
> >Michael E. Stoll <kaw...@aracnet.com> asked:
>
> >> I would really like to hear some opinions on the
> >> potential purchase of a Schimmel 7- foot (rounding off)
> >> grand vs. a Steinway B (about the same size).
Michael:
I just purchased a new 5'10" Schimmel yesterday. This was after weeks of
agonizing over whether to buy a Steinway L instead. Local dealers were
cooperative enough to allow me to "test drive" each of them in my home for
about a week. In fact the Steinway is still sitting in the middle of my
family room. I found that the Steinway did sound and feel different but not
necessarily better. I think it is easy to convince yourself that the
Steinway sounds better since that's what "those in-the-know" seem to tell
you.
My advice is that you can either follow the crowd or trust your own ear. If
you come to the same conclusion that I did, I think that you will not only
save a lot of money but end up with a much more beautiful piano to boot!
-Chen,J.L.
In article <01bc0d52$e3a5bb20$78352299@dilbert>,
Totally agree. You should always believe yourself when choice a piano,
especially an expensive grand. After all this is a very personal thing. I also
agree that the cabinet of the Schimmel is very very beautiful. All things
said, however, when we were looking for our 7' grand 1.5 year ago, we
picked the Steinway B. And we are extremely happy with it.
Julian
Julian
K A Kohn
Well stated Jeff, and Congratulations on your new Schimmel! :-)
Karen