The only people who make this “older is better” claim are those who sell or rebuild older pianos and those who simply aren’t well informed.
In fact, pianos are at their peak performance during their first 10 years.
This brochure will answer many questions about purchasing a quality piano and provide a check list to be used before making a purchase. As the Latin term “Caveat Emptor” proclaims, “Let the buyer beware” MYTH #1 Older pianos are better than new ones. While Steinway & Sons pianos can produce wonderful music for many years, buying a used Steinway & Sons piano is not always the best investment. While Steinway & Sons are not the most expensive pianos on the market, the purchase price of a new Steinway & Sons piano does create a temptation for many consumers to consider purchasing an older Steinway piano at a lower price. Having a Steinway & Sons piano represents a commitment to quality, pride of ownership and musical enjoyment for many years. Steinway & Sons pianos are the most coveted pianos in the world.