Piano Buying Advice
Practical guidance to help you choose the right instrument for your home, school, church or studio.
Grand Pianos
A grand piano offers the best touch and sound. With longer strings and a horizontal action, the responsiveness is unmatched. If space and budget allow, a grand will give you a fuller, richer experience and tends to hold long‑term value well.
Upright Pianos
Uprights are practical and well-suited to homes, schools, and churches. They take up less space, are easier to maintain, and still provide a satisfying tone and touch, especially in the taller models (120 cm+). A good upright can be a serious instrument for any level of player.
Why Not a Spinet?
We generally advise against spinets — the very small uprights made in large numbers in the mid-20th century. While affordable, their actions are compromised, making them harder to service and less enjoyable to play. In most cases, you’ll get far better value from a standard upright or entry-level grand.
