by Gary Gordon | Aug 15, 2026 |
If you’ve been shopping for a name-brand used piano – especially if that name-brand builds its pianos overseas – then you may have heard the term “Gray Market Piano.” Then again, since the companies that promote and sell these pianos often hide...
by Sonja Lynne | Aug 3, 2026 |
If you’ve ever encountered a piano that was so horrible, you couldn’t even call it a proper piano, you’ve encountered a “Piano Shaped Object” (or PSO for short). PSOs can show up when you least expect them – in your church, in your school, in a practice room… or even...
by Gary Gordon | Apr 16, 2026 |
People don’t set out to make a bad piano purchase. They start with good intentions, a reasonable budget, and maybe a quick internet search for used pianos. An hour later, they’re staring at a 30-year-old upright on Facebook Marketplace, wondering if they’ve just...
by Gary Gordon | Mar 16, 2026 |
In 2026, digital piano manufacturers continue to refine their instruments’ realism with rich tone engines, graded hammer actions, and improved speaker systems — but only a select few models deliver the responsiveness and musicality that justify a $2,000+ investment....
by James Harding | Mar 5, 2026 |
When most people start their piano search, they consider criteria like price, brand, or even appearance. Unfortunately, one important factor that they either fail to consider altogether or consider for the wrong reasons is size. Of course, it’s important that the...
by Sonja Lynne | Feb 16, 2026 |
In 2008, the Yamaha Music Corporation acquired the Bösendorfer Piano Company—a strategic move that marked a significant milestone in the history of acoustic pianos. Yamaha’s objective was clear: to solidify its presence in the ultra-luxury market while gaining deeper...
