8 Reasons to Consider a Pre-owned Japanese Piano: Grand Performance, Fraction of the Price
- Naperville Music Staff
- Mar 6
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 13
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If you are sold on a Japanese piano, buying a pre-owned piano from reputable Japanese manufacturers like Yamaha or Kawai allows you to own a professional-grade instrument for a fraction of the cost of a new one. These brands are world-renowned for their durability, making them ideal candidates for the secondary market.
Financial and Value Benefits
Significant Cost Savings: Purchasing a used piano typically saves you a large percentage of the original retail cost, often allowing you to afford a higher-performance model than your budget would allow if buying new.
Avoided Initial Depreciation: By buying pre-owned Japanese piano, the previous owner has already absorbed the cost of going from new to pre-owned.
Popular Models For Less Than New: Yamaha models like the U1 and U3 are particularly popular.
Quality and Performance
Proven Durability: These instruments are built to last for decades; it is common to find 30- to 40-year-old Yamaha U-Series or Kawai KG-Series pianos that still perform beautifully with proper maintenance.
Exceptional Consistency: Both companies use advanced, highly consistent manufacturing processes. This means a pre-owned model from a specific line (like the Yamaha C-Series or Kawai RX-Series ) will generally offer a predictable, reliable touch and tone.
Innovative Materials: Kawai pianos often feature the Millennium III action made of ABS-Carbon, which is more resistant to humidity and temperature changes than traditional wood, ensuring the action remains stable even in older units.
Suitability and Selection
Access to Diverse Tonal Profiles: The used market gives you a choice between the bright, clear "pop" sound characteristic of Yamaha and the warmer, mellow "classical" tone typical of Kawai.
Ideal for Beginners: A used Yamaha or Kawai is a smart choice for new students who need a high-quality touch to develop proper technique without the massive upfront investment required for a brand-new instrument.
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