Yes or No?

[Relmar'd]

I've wanted to get a piano, or an electronic keyboard to begin the instrument. Im probably willing to spend 500. I dont want some crap that is limited for begginers only though. Having said that, I found this:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/KARAN-WOODSTOCK-upright-PIANO_W0QQitemZ7346041338QQcategoryZ43377QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting


What do you guys think?


Oh and how does one tune a piano?

[Speedy Fingers]

That is a very good deal if it isn't in too bad condition. Don't expect a magnificent finish.

You have to get a piano tuner in to do it for you. It costs around £60 to have it done each time.

[crazyguy832]

$80 Canadian or so to tune (60 pounds seems like a bit of a ripoff to me...). You need someone to tune it for you... I know of no way to do it yourself (but it isn't really that much and it lasts a good while... my piano hasn't been tuned in 5 years or so and it still sounds decent until you go into the top/bottom 2 octaves [I'm getting it tuned soon]).

And, yes, as long as it's in good condition, that would be a decent piano. If you can get it at that price, too... be very, very happy.

[Akatsuki]

Ontario isn't that far from me... if you don't buy it for 500$ I might buy it lol

[Relmar'd]

Awesome, thanks guys!

The seller says its more of a begginer piano... what would this mean? Like I said, I dont want something that needs to be replaced a year later. She also says that the finish needs to be sanded... I dont really care if it looks chipped up, as long as it doesn't interfere with my tone or playing. And for my last question, does a tuner come to your house or do you need to see them?

Its 100km... I just hope my van can fit this thing :lol:

[crazyguy832]

The tuner should come to your house. He has to mine the one time I've ever gotten my piano tuned.

V_V

As for beginner piano... I have NO CLUE what that would mean. It most likely means it isn't a grand piano... which you would use professionaly. Also, it might not be as high-quality wood as some pianos. My piano, for instance, is much smaller than a grand piano and has a slightly higher tone for the same notes than other pianos (it's not a big deal or anything, just a minor detail). Just looking at that piano, it looks similar to mine, except a slightly darker tone (and it's taller and thinner). As long as it has all the keys and everything inside works fine... I'd say go for it.