And I did post there a few weeks ago, when I first started the piano shopping experience. Turandot, yes, I did read the thread you suggested, a very very very long thread. If that happens, whatever warranty or buy-back scheme etc would become meaningless. Also, though this piano is from the "remarkably honest" dealer, but he seems to be like the one-man-show type of business, and who might retire anytime. My husband thinks its too risky getting a 38yr-old piano, so we are dropping this option. Thank you both for your comments and advice. Http:/ / forum/ ubbthreads.php/ topics/ 1338973/ Just backtrack through the thread pages to find the last entry on January 2nd and post your question to it.or just click on this link and copy your opening post. To do that, you need to access the Adult Beginner in Singapore thread. It may not be quite the piano that the U3 was in its prime, but as the original owner, you will be able to keep its performance level up by taking good care of its maintenance.īTW, it sounds like your dealer is remarkably honest.Īddendum: You might want to make contact with the Singapore members of this forum. The future is unknown, but I'd go with the Hailun. OTOH, the Hailun is new and it's not a bottom-entry-level piano at all. The question is always how much longer it will sound that way and how much longer the action will hold up. There is something substantial and pleasing about the sound of an old U3. This exact question (old U1 / older U3 / new Hailun) has come up before here, often from Singapore.Īccording to the Yamaha age chart, the U3 is a 1971. Should I get the very old U3 or the younger U1, or the new Hailun?Īnd of course, I also have to consider the resale value of these pianos in case my son give up piano. But I worry if this good sound can be sustained over the years.
Can such an old piano really look so clean and nice? And are resprayed cabinets ok? Will it start to peel etc soon? I can see the respray is not "perfect", but my friend said that her tuner mentioned this is not a big concern when she was shopping for her piano previously.Īs for the Hailun HL125, it sounded really good in the showroom, with a nice base like the U3 above. The internal looks quite good, clean hammers etc, but I'm no expert in this.
But is it too old? The shop owner said the cabinets have been refurbished/resprayed, but the internal parts are all original, except the piece of white cloth/felt thing, which has been changed. Despite its age, I quite like its sound and touch. Yamaha U3 (serial number G1169776) (also direct import fr Japan)įor both the Yamahas, both the shops' staff claim original parts etc.įor the U3, does anyone know how old is it exactly? The shop owner said its more than 30yrs.
Approx 28yr Yamaha U1H (direct import fr Japan)Ģ. They are in the same price range of around S$3.5k:ġ. Together with my friend who can play the piano, I've currently shortlisted the following. I'm shopping for a piano for my 4yr old son the past few weeks in Singapore.
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