are baby grands better than upright verticals?

[Brooks Weisman]

For an upright that plays like a grand,
follow the links to new uprights.
http://www.fandrich.com/

Brooks Weisman RPT
Arcata & Napa, CA
brooksw@jps.net



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sunnia Lin" <shlin_us@yahoo.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 1:59 PM
Subject: are baby grands better than upright verticals?


> Hi,
> 
> I am not a piano technician.  I joined the mailing
> list because I would like to elicit your expert
> opinions.
> 
> I am in the market for a piano (new or used).  Since
> I've never purchased a piano before, I'd appreciate
> your help very much.
> 
> I live in an 800 sq ft apartment.  Since I don't have
> much furniture, it does look quite spacy.  I think the
> place can at the maximum fit a 5'4" baby grand.  I
> would like to know if I'll get a bigger bang for the
> buck for a baby grand or an upright vertical, in terms
> of quality.
> 
> Also, what are some "value" brands/models for pianos? 
> For example, in cars, most people would associate
> Camry or Accord "value" cars because of their
> reliability/usefulness and price.  And what prices
> should I be expected to pay for such "value" pianos if
> purchased new?
> 
> I guess I would say that I am an intermediate piano
> player.  I grew up playing Yamaha and Kawai uprights
> (models unsure).
> 
> Thanks so much in advance for your help and expertise!
> 
> Sunnia