Disklavier

Jim,

Used Disklaviers for sale are hard to find.  If you do find one, hire an RPT
look it over before you bid.  Common lore about Disklaviers is that they usually
get quite a bit more mileage on them than a common home piano.  Keep an eye out
for hotels and bars that may want to sell theirs.  Pianos are rebuilt all the
time, so even a worn one needn't be a hopeless case.

If you'd consider a new one, here's my advice:  Find one Yamaha dealer in the
country who has a selection of Disklaviers you can look at and check out.  Spend
some time in the store doing that.  Take notes on prices but don't take them too
seriously.  Once you think you've found the model you want, locate a number of
dealers around the country and ask for quotes on that one.  Present a copy of
your best quote to all dealers and ask them to beat it.  Repeat as necessary. 
Now decide what you want in a package--a piano, and perhaps an adjustable bench,
and some PianoSoft disks.  Ask the most responsive dealers for best and final
offers on the package.  If it seems reasonable, honor it, and buy.  The setup of
the piano and its subsequent maintenance will be done by independent RPTs
anyway, so it doesn't really matter if the instrument is purchased locally or
gets shipped across the country.  It might be preferable, though, to get one
that has never been out of the crate.  Only Yamaha dealers in your area can
approach you, but you may seek out any and Yamaha will still support you 100%. 
The quality of dealer support may vary somewhat, but you can count on support
from even a distant dealer from whom you have purchased.

Good luck!

Jim wrote:
> 
> I am not a piano player and not at all wealthy....all that being
> said,I have not been able to put the Disklavier out of my head. I
> have to obtain one...
> 
>           1. Are there any reliable sources in N.Calif. to look for
>              previously owned Disklaviers?
>           2. I would love some advice on what to look for as far as
>              reliability (ie what to watch-out for...)
>           3. What type of price range is fair and expected if I do
>              find something?
> 
>                           Thanks for any help...Jim
> 
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