Our concert grand 290 imperial and the grand piano 225 come with additional bass notes model 225 has in total 92 notes and our 290 has 97 8 full octaves rather than the standard 88 tones. Featuring an extended keyboard with 97 keys and an overall length of 9 6, this piano has all of the tone color and belllike clarity for which bosendorfers are well known. Originally built following a suggestion by composer ferruccio busoni, the imperial has 97 keys, i. Out of all of them, both aaron and my favorite was the model 225 bosendorfer, which is around 7. Bosendorfer grand piano fully restored 1924 model 170 57 polished ebony. This concert grand has been reimagined from scratch, yet remains true. The extended key range not only provides richness and depth to the entire instrument, it also allows for the performance of works that. The age of your piano is determined by the serial number. Pianos craftsmanship about contact 6 years of patience. The easiest way to determine a used pianos value is by looking it up in a blue book.
This list does not include the many furniture styles and finishes. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. Manufacturers suggested list prices bluebook of pianos. To order, select your size of piano from the drop down menu, and choose from our wide range of options. I have played a bosendorfer upright, and it was wonderful. The bosendorfer factory was established in 1828 by ignaz bosendorfer in vienna, austria. Prices are given only for the lowestpriced style of each model. Sold bosendorfer 290 imperial concert grand piano piano. Bosendorfer piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. Made in the united states, we use the highest quality materails and craftsmanship, building an attractive and durable piano cover. Piano industry standard pricing 2009 2010 bosendorfer. The strauss piano bears the opus number 14102 werknummer 5025, and is inv. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. Bosendorfer piano prices and value upright, grand new.
Bosendorfers tonal definition, power and singing qualities have made it the choice of. This piano is actually a bosendorfer baby grand, but even with its small 5foot, 1inch size, it has a surprising sound rivaling that of larger grands. Choose from 15 bosendorfer 290 imperial ads available for sale. It is the rolls royce of pianos costing substantially more than a steinway concert grand piano. Bosendorfer klavierfabrik gmbh is an austrian piano manufacturer and, since 2008, a wholly owned subsidiary of yamaha. The blue book prevents you from selling your piano for too little or paying too much for one. You can use the dates and serials listed below to help. In fact, the blue danube composed by strauss in 1867 is regarded as austrias unofficial national. Used bosendorfer imperial concert grand piano for sale. Bosendorfer 280 vc bosendorfers concert grand piano marries tradition and innovation and is an instrument even the finest and most discerning pianists in the world will respect and love. Haines piano company built a full line of upright pianos, baby grand pianos and player pianos, and their instruments were known for being of very good quality, and. Andre previns comment about the bosendorfer the best concert grand i ever played. Based on experience the company introduced new production methods, but to only improve quality. Of all our grand pianos, model 290, the imperial, carries the bosendorfer dna, our heritage in its most pronounced form.
Synchron stage vienna invited stefan mendl, highly acclaimed pianist and founding member of the vienna piano trio, to play and explore three of the most famous concert grands on stage a. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. The new concert grand 280vc vienna concert takes audience and artists by surprise. Bluebook piano information and prices provides piano information on demand, fast, and convienent. Historically, this grand piano epitomizes the bosendorfer grand piano of the 19th century. It was some years ago now, but i can say personally that bosendorfer uprights are terrific. If you are buying or selling an upright or grand piano, discover the prices of new. The piano has never been moved from my home, ensuring its likenew condition. Pianos from this austrian factory always were exclusive, and this fact stays unchanged. See more ideas about bosendorfer piano, piano store and best piano. Bosendorfer is unusual in that it produces 97 and 92key models in addition to instruments with standard 88key keyboards, and in its use of three stringsperhammer model of construction. And many are convinced that it is actually the best upright piano in the world.
The case is virtually flawless, as is the interior, as shown in the photos. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. There are no accurate depreciation schedules for grand pianos. Bosendorfer imperial grand piano george fox university. The item bosendorfer grand upright piano model excellent boesendorfer bosendorfer is in sale since saturday, june 8, 2019. See more ideas about piano for sale, bosendorfer piano and piano. Sep 23, 2016 october 22, 20 bosendorfer, pianos, pianos in stock bosendorfer, bosendorfer 170, bosendorfer imperial grand 290, imperial grand the piano shop bath in anticipation of the arrival of the bosendorfer 170 grand piano to the piano shop bath, we have put together a short illustrated history of the great piano manufacturer to explain. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. The imperial concert grand piano from bosendorfer is a rare instrument that has 9 extra keys for a total of 97. Used and new bosendorfer 290 imperial list of vertical pianos and grand pianos.
The boesendorfer sound carol rosenberger boesendorfer. For this minnesota piano dealer, bosendorfer pianos represent the best of the best. The extra strings and length give the instrument additional resonance and richness. Bosendorfer, on the other hand, makes such exquisitesounding pianos. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Bosendorfer makes seven models of grand piano from 58 to 96 and one vertical piano 52 upright.
Bosendorfer 170 57 baby grand piano polished ebony preowned made in austria. This piano was owned by a formidable pianist, harriette thompson who taught piano at boston university and performed at carnegie hall on several occasions. Sep 22, 2017 synchron stage vienna invited stefan mendl, highly acclaimed pianist and founding member of the vienna piano trio, to play and explore three of the most famous concert grands on stage a. Resale price comparisons of concert grand pianos bluebook of. Ludwig bosendorfer commissioned this piano and presented it to his friend in 1896. Ob rock, blues, jazz, gospel oder jede andere richtung dieses modell ist. Certain works by busoni, bartok, and ravel, can only be performed accurately on these instruments. The 96 imperial grand is one of the worlds largest pianos. The imperial is nineandhalffeet long and features an unusual nine extra subbass notes.
Bosendorfer 290 imperial concert grand piano piano for sale. I think id want it in the strauss ebony finish with the interior rim done in birds eye. Bosendorfer model 170 used and new pianos for sale all. We spent the morning playing an imperial bosendorfer grand. Concert grand 290 imperial bosendorfer grands and uprights. The rim of a bosendorfer grand piano is built quite differently from that of all other grands.
Bosendorfer grand upright bosendorfer grand upright. Bosendorfer has been not only setting new standards in building grand pianos but has transferred experience, tradition and knowhow of decades of sophisticated craftsmanship to upright pianos. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. We have a huge selection of used and secondhand pianos for sale. Jul 3, 2019 dedicated to the worlds finest artisan pianos, this board features the incredible designs and oldworld craftsmanship that made bosendorfer pianos revered around the globe. Prices of new or used bosendorfer upright and grand pianos. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other. The bosendorfer grand upright 120 fits every room and unleashes voluminous bosendorfer tones. Bosendorfer 200 sscs 66 grand piano conservatory series. Mar 24, 2015 an original painting in the bosendorfer hall shows liszt playing a concert for the emperor franz josef and the court on a bosendorfer grand piano. Knowing the fair market value of bosendorfer pianos is useful to sellers, buyers and owners.
For 90 years it was the only concert grand piano in the world with 97 keys, until it was. Concert and artist piano flown by bosendorfer from vienna to the usa in 1998, and purchased by me at that time. Bosendorfer piano pricing guide blue book of pianos. Bosendorfer grands and uprights pianos bosendorfer. A dealer will sell these pianos used for around the same price as the original price from 1985 1995. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. The bosendorfer cl upright piano the piano shop bath. Cds, dvds, big band, jazz, blues, rock, gospel, folk, country, celtic, bluegrass, school. From delivering and setting up a 1400 lb yamaha 9 concert grand piano, to delivering your piano to its new home, we can professionally handle all your piano moving needs. Bosendorfer pianos are regarded as one of the very best makers of the instrument.
These are some of the commonly seen new and preowned models you may find for sale. I think it would soften the edges of my playing a lot. They are often found on the concert platform though, they are rare in the uk perhaps one for every hundred steinways. The imperial is the only concert grand piano in the world with 97 keys.
Bosendorfer is one of the oldest piano companies in the world, and also one of the most exclusive, making only a few hundred instruments each year. Every instrument made in their workshop in vienna takes a full years work and encapsulates the culmination of 185 years of expertise gained since the company was established in 1828. Can you hear the difference between a steinway, yamaha and. Bosendorfer 96 model 290 imperial pianoworkspianoworks. Grand piano guide to steinway and industry standard sizes, bluebook of pianos.
The imperial concert grand piano is one of the most highly regarded pianos in the world. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano. Bosendorfer is one of the leading piano brands in the industry that exists for 186 years. The bosendorfer model 290 imperial, or imperial bosendorfer is the largest model and flagship piano manufactured by bosendorfer, at around 290 cm 9. Using the highest quality materials and utilising their unique resonating case concept which treats the entire instrument as a sounding body, bosendorfer pianos are greatly admired by the most discerning musician and concert artist. Its massive 54 gb sample set includes unlooped sustain samples in pedal up and pedal down variations and in 7 velocity layers, tone repetitions, real recorded sustain pedal resonances.
Music critic melinda bargreen has described the imperial as the ne plus ultra of pianos, while pianist garrick ohlsson dubbed it the rollsroyce of pianos. Choose from 42 bosendorfer 170 ads available for sale. View more images bosendorfer grand piano model 200 67 matchbook mahogany bosendorfer grand piano model 200 67 equisite matchbook mahogany finish clear sweet rich tone renner action with renner blue hammerspristineoriginal sounding board in a1 condition 1955 1 of 155 produced that year list price. If your piano is not listed please email us, we will be happy to help. The result is an enchanting instrument for the private cheerful gatherings of the bourgeois, noble folks. Rich in tradition, famous for its intricate handcraftsmanship and for the unmistakably inspiring sound of its pianos, bosendorfer has been refining the art of viennese pianomaking since 1828.
It is also among the most revered and exclusive, hand making only a few hundred pianos per year in vienna, austria. Stunning 2002 bosendorfer model 200 grand piano w custom chrome hardware. Attention is given to important considerations such as price, tone. More than a century later, this bosendorfer grand still enjoys popularity. At the johann strauss museum where he composed blue danube waltz austrias unofficial national anthem is his bosendorfer baby grand piano in ebony. Bosendorfer grand piano sales manchester, uk forsyths. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines.
Bosendorfer concert grand pianos have a long history going back to the salons of imperial vienna, and their expertly built pianos can still be found in homes and concert halls alike. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Bosendorfer imperial makes full use of the vienna instruments sample player engine and performance algorithms including automatic repetition performances. Bosendorfer, the famous viennese piano maker, ranks as one of the oldest and finest in the world. National wholesale and retail sales figures are documented. Bosendorfer imperial concert grand piano model 290 28300. Wholesale prices increase on each year all new grand pianos, add to this the inflation index.
Find out why this instrument is so special and incredibly rare. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. When the founders son, ludwig, took over the business, he had pianos shown at world exhibitions, started the bosendorfer piano competition and opened a larger factory. There are some fabulous upright pianos out there, made for people who want great pianos but for whatever reason dont have the room for a grand.
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