More Than Just A Piano Store

What Can A Piano Store Do For You?

If you're in the market for a piano, there are a lot of choices out there for purchasing one. Just like with cars, there are a huge range of people selling, so as a buyer, you have a huge amount of power to look around and carefully choose the best way of buying your new piano. However, there's really nothing to compare to buying a piano from a true piano store, for a multitude of reasons.

Let's take a look at the most popular ways of buying a piano and see...

Buying From an Independent Seller

You could go the independent route. There are always college music clearances, estate sales, and various private sellers trying to unload used pianos. However, especially if you're a first-time buyer, this is a pretty risky way of going about your purchase.

After all, you really don't know what the piano has been through. Unless you bring an expert with you, you're going to only have a vague idea of what condition the piano is in. Further, most sales like this come with no warranties or guarantees. You're buying a piano, but chances are once you get it home, you're going to end up spending more getting a technician to fix it up.

Plus, unlike when you buy from a piano store, you're on the hook for shipping as well. If you haven't come prepared with the means to get the piano into your home, you're probably out of luck.

Buying From a General Music Store

It's tempting for newcomers to consider a regular music store. The problem is, these stores don't focus on pianos. Sure, they'll have a few, mixed in with all the other instruments, but the selection won't be there. Also, many of them are staffed with people catering to student band members who care about saxophones or drums more than pianos.

Don't get us wrong, many of these are fine establishments, and at least you get an official warranty. But if you want a piano specifically, you want to buy it from piano experts..

What a Piano Store Can Do For You

Why buy from a piano store instead? Here are just a few of the reasons:

• Better selection. If you want a piano, why go anywhere besides a store stocked with nothing but pianos? Where else can you go to see and play all the famous brands side by side? This is true comparison shopping. Every piano is a bit different, and to find the perfect instrument, you're going to want to try some out to get a feel for them.

• Expert staff. An established piano store with a long history is going to have literally decades of experience going for it. They can walk you through every aspect of the purchase, show you the inner workings of your piano, and talk to you about its care.

• Guaranteed delivery. Pianos are fragile instruments, and can be difficult to transport. If you buy from a dedicated retailer, they'll know how to make sure it arrives in your home, safe and sound.

• Qualified repairs. If something does go wrong with your new piano, you want it taken care of by people who know it. A real piano store is going to have a team of repair and restoration specialists who have probably already seen your piano already, and know how to fix it.

• A supporting community. Piano stores don't just sell pianos. They connect piano enthusiasts, put on concerts, host piano lessons, and are active in the local musical community. No matter what your piano needs are, they'll be able to help you out or put you in contact with a trustworthy local figure who can.

True piano stores focus on nothing but pianos and other keyboard instruments, and that's their true strength. When you buy from a piano store, you'll know that you're getting a great selection, and will have all the support you need as a new piano owner.    

Where did you buy your piano, and how did it work out?