Steinway pianos have been around since 1853. It takes one year to make it, so this is the reason why they are known for their unbeatable and melodious sound. The factory in New York City makes about 2,500 pianos a year. It is composed of some 12,000 parts and it takes time and diligence to complete it. Steinway offers a monthly purchase plan to help consumers with convenient financing options. In addition, they offer a rent to buy plan that for beginners. Consumers rent a piano for a monthly fee. If the consumer decides to purchase the item, the previous charges are applied to the purchase price.

According to the experts, many of the Steinway grand pianos have appreciated to over 200 per cent of its initial value recently. Currently, if the purchaser of a vintage Steinway grand decided to figure out the value of the instrument in the market, many would find that their vintage piano was worth 4.3 times higher than the original retail cost. The vertical ones also have a tremendous resale value of over 2.2 times higher than the original cost. Even though Steinways have been known to increase in value, you will find that there are other treasures within the Steinway.

There are several characteristics to consider when choosing your Steinway. The sound that a piano emits is very important. You can sense the difference between a mass produced and a beautifully sounding piano made by hand. The first step should be to play it to get a grasp of the sound. Then make sure you enjoy the sound emitted. Next, touch the instrument to get a sense of how it feels. Touch a key repeatedly to understand the quickness with which the notes can be heard.

Its reputation is also very important, so make sure you ask the advice of instructors, technicians, performers and others you know. If you are a novice, will this musical instrument help you learn quickly and easily? Will you outgrow it in a few years if you get better? Does it sound like it was originally supposed to sound? Also, find someone who can tune the piano. Protecting your Steinway is very important. As it requires general care and maintenance to ensure that it will perform the way it is supposed to. To protect it, the sales associate will ask you to fill out an owner's registration card to register the instrument. You will have to record its serial number. In addition, you will receive a key cover cloth which will protect its keys from dirt and dust when it is not being played. They also give you a brochure and maintenance and caster cups which are placed under its leg.