Review: The Knabe WMV 245 upright piano I would describe as bold and bright. At all dynamic levels ~ pianissimo, mezzo forte and fortissimo, the piano responded with firm touch, above the average touch of most pianos. So if you like solid feel, this piano is for you. Tone, also is on the brighter side… Read More
What is a console piano? Typically it’s a piano shorter than 45″ in height (115cm). Historically, there have been pianos made that are even shorter (36″ tall) called spinets but in modern manufacturing, none of these are being made today. Console pianos have distinct advantages of fitting comfortably into any environment. They are unobtrusive and… Read More
Piano Name: Essex Website: Essex Model: EUP-111E Made in: China Parent Company: Steinway Musical Instruments Inc. Company Location: USA Height: 44″ History: Introduced in 2001, Essex is the name of Steinway’s cost effective piano line. Steinway designed, built by Pearl River in China to Steinway’s specifications. Dimensions: 44″x61″x26″ or 111cm x 156cm x 65cm Available… Read More
Piano Name: Cristofori Website: Cristofori Model: V450 Made in: China Parent Company: Jordan Kitt’s Music & Schmitt Music Company Location: USA Height: 45″ History: The name Cristofori comes from Bartolomeo Cristofori who is credited with inventing the piano in 1709. The name is used on the pianos by chain stores of Jordon Kitt’s Music and… Read More
Young Chang Y114 Upright Piano Piano Name: Young Chang Website: Young Chang Model: Y114 Made in: China Parent Company: Young Chang Music Company Location: Korea Height: 45″ History: Established by three brothers in 1956, this was the first musical instrument company in South Korea. By mid 1980’s, Young Chang had established itself as a global… Read More
Piano Name: Yamaha Website: Yamaha Model: b1 Made in: Indonesia Parent Company: Yamaha Corporation Company Location: Japan Height: 43″ History: In 1887 a watchmaker by the name of Torakusu Yamaha founded Japan’s first reed organ company. By 1899 he traveled to the USA to learn how to build pianos and started making grand and upright… Read More
Piano Name: Samick Website: Samick Model: JS-43 Made in: Indonesia Parent Company: Samick Music Corp. Company Location: Korea Height: 43″ History: Started by Hyo Ick Lee in 1958, the Samick company started producing easy to build upright pianos for domestic market in Korea. By 1964, the company had grown considerably and started exporting internationally. Presently… Read More
Wyman WV110 Upright Piano Piano Name: Wyman Website: Wyman Model: WV110 Made in: China Parent Company: Wyman Piano Company Company Location: USA Height: 43″ History: Established by two former Baldwin executives Tim Laskey and George Benson in 2002. Although a relatively new company, all pianos are manufactured by Beijing Hsinghai Piano Group in China who… Read More
Wyman WV115 Upright Piano Piano Name: Wyman Website: Wyman Model: WV115 Made in: China Parent Company: Wyman Piano Company Company Location: USA Height: 45″ History: Established by two former Baldwin executives Tim Laskey and George Benson in 2002. Although a relatively new company, all pianos are manufactured by Beijing Hsinghai Piano Group in China who… Read More
Weber W114 Upright Piano Piano Name: Weber Website: Weber Model: W114 Made in: China Parent Company: Young Chang Music Company Location: Korea Height: 45″ History: Established in 1852 by Albert Weber in New York. The company became part of Young Chang in 1986 and in 2006 was purchased by Hyundai Development Company. American designer Del… Read More
