A piano is one of the most expensive consumer purchases many people will ever make. Yet when you shop for a new piano, you'll find that honest and unbiased price information is mysteriously scarce. This Annual Supplement to The Piano Book fills that gap by supplying "list prices" for most piano brands and models, plus advice on how to estimate actual "street prices." If you are in the market for a new piano, this Supplement will pay for itself many times over through greater peace of mind and convenience while shopping, and can potentially save you money on your purchase. And if you are one of The Piano Book's many fans, you will surely want to participate in the ongoing odyssey of this unique and important work by collecting this and future Supplements.
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Larry Fine, a Registered Piano Technician member of the Piano Technicians Guild, has been involved in the field of piano technology for over twenty-five years. He is a regular contributor to various piano-related publications. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Buying a Piano?? Then you MUST buy this book!!!,
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If you are buying a NEW piano "with strings" (as opposed to a purely digital [no strings] piano), you MUST buy this "Supplement" book. If you are buying a NEW or USED piano, you also need to buy the "Master" book -- "The Piano Book", also by Larry Fine. Together, these two books do not cost much. You WILL save hundreds and perhaps thousands of dollars. Here is what is covered in each book: THIS BOOK - "2001-2002 Annual Supplement to The Piano Book". This book provides "suggested" list prices for almost every manufacturer and model, AND discusses % discounts you can expect. For example, did you know, that the average discount off of list price is between 15-25%? This book is published every year in August, based on data from that Spring. For example, this "2001-2002" version was published in August 2001, based on data from June 2001. This means that the "2002-2003" version should be available in August 2002. This book has 98 pages of discount and list price information!! THE MASTER BOOK - "The Piano Book". This book has chapters on How a Piano Works, Buying a New Piano, Buying a Used Piano, Piano Moving, Piano Care, and a special chapter entitled "A Consumer Guide to New and Recently Made Pianos", which includes brand by brand listings and rankings in a number of categories. This book DOES NOT include price information. This book has 234 pages of content!! The author has his own website (pianobook.com) which is also listed in the book, and even offers private phone consultations (for a fee, given your specific needs). BOTTOM LINE: Buy both of these books. Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed!!!
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