This is why piano technicians and property appraisers apply several criteria to value used pianos. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a pianos value. You will need 2 things to determine the age of your piano. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. Great piano solos the blue book easy piano edition containing thirty piano solos this bumper collection offers a fantastic selection of showtunes free delivery on orders. The bluebook of pianos has been published for over 50 years. Bluebook of pianos fast, free and convenient real piano.
She believes that it has ivory keys, and im not sure how much that will play into the value. I havent been able to go and check it out yet, but, i was wondering if it was even worth the visit. Find out what your car is worth at, the trusted resource for used car values. Other upright serial numbers are located on the cast iron plate but placed above the treble string section.
The blue book or kelley blue book lists new and used car prices, helping car buyers determine the fair market value and tradein value of. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading john w. If the serial and model numbers are printed nowhere else, they must be printed on the rear. Used piano resale prices 19741984 bluebook of pianos. I took the link to the blue book and noticed the same thing as did teclado. Kelly blue book value your trade west hills autoplex bremerton.
Comparing the piano with final selling prices of similar pianos of the same age, brand name, model, condition and market location. Replacement value usually refers to the retail price that you would need to pay to buy the nearest new equivalent to the piano you have. Piano serial number of uprights are many times located on the inside of the piano stamped onto the plate between the bass string section and the treble string section. Well, nobody knows and the piano blue book sites wont say. It also has pertinent information on piano pricing and discount information. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert car. Aug 06, 2015 value of rudolph wurlitzer console piano from 80s. For this very reason, we can help you determine the accurate.
In 1899, the company name had changed from the fort wayne organ company to the packard company. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Haines brothers piano company was established in 1851 by napoleon j. Wurlitzer pianos the name that means music to millions. Depreciation schedule a percentage of the price of a new piano of the same make and model, or one of similar quality and description. Download blue moon sheet music for piano, by richard. I have someone interested in purchasing it, but i have no idea what the value range is. 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.
These brand names listed here accounted for over 95% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 35 years. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. If you are buying either a new or used piano with strings as opposed to a purely digital no strings piano, you must buy this book. Piano values thus depend in part on whos buying and playing them. If there is a new piano that is similar in size, quality of general construction and description, then this is usually a new piano. May 12, 2012 i know someone who is selling a 1950s wurlitzer. Vintage vibe offers volume pots for models 140, 140b, 145, 145b, 200 and 200a. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. Wurlitzer upright pianos have been manufactured with birch, maple, oak, ebony, spruce, mahogany, and other woods. B the blue book kindle edition by schaum, john w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Easytomaster arrangements of popular and classic patriotic melodies are.
Wurlitzer piano serial number reference information. The recommended market to sell one for the best amount is through an auction house or antique shop. Attention is given to important considerations such as price, tone. The trade in price is 30 to 40% less to allow for mark up, moving, tuning and repairs by the dealer. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most people. Haines brothers was known for building high quality, lovely sounding instruments and they.
The piano forums are an online community of piano lovers including piano industry professionals, concert artists, recording artists, technicians, dealers, manufacturers, and thousands of enthusiastic amateur pianist. Soon after coming from germany, franz rudolph wurlitzer. This piano is an absolute delight to play with a smooth action and beutiful clear tone. The kelley blue book is the most popular usedcar buying guide. Jul 12, 2012 the piano technicians guilds heavily biased advice is to have a trained piano technician inspect the used piano before you buy one. If you are buying a new piano, you also need to buy the yearly supplement book current version is 20012002 annual supplement to the piano book, also by larry fine. Ive owned a wurlitzer piano for many years, serial number 649432 made in dekalb illinois. Value your trade with the kelly blue book tool from west hills autoplex.
Nada blue book values for used cars, certified preowned cars and more, brought to you by the national automobile dealers association. With the wide range of piano types and styles, the restored value can widely range. The piano technicians guilds heavily biased advice is to have a trained piano technician inspect the used piano before you buy one. These patriotic books are correlated with lesson books of alfreds basic piano library. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Heres a look at just how trustworthy it is plus a comparison with the competition. This book offers an uptodate list of prices of current pianos that are both new and used. Organs 18981914 this time period marks the beginning of the end of organ production by the packard company. Playing patriotic music is enjoyable for young performers, too, either during practice or when performing for family and friends. Available for models 140, 140b, 145, 145b, 200 and 200a. The pedals on a 3pedal wurlitzer upright console piano from left to right are. The health and safety of our staff, customers, and community is our top priority. Containing a total of 47 piano solos, this bumper collection offers a fantastic selection of pieces and great standards for the intermediate level pianist. To make sure that you have all of the information you will need, open the lid of your piano and check out the name or.
A little knowledgeable help would be much appreciated. Great piano solos the blue book easy piano edition. Wurlitzer acoustic pianos were economy home pianos and not intended for the performance stage or professional musician. Pianomarts extensive inventory includes literally hundreds of new and secondhand pianos crafted by piano makers large and small, from a. The wurlitzer 200a is an electric piano that like the name states has 73 keys and has become a classic instrument. Also, the emphasis began to be placed on piano production. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers.
The bluebook of pianos has adopted the following definitions to help clarify the level of repairs on a piano. Wurlitzer pianos range in value depending on condition, age, and model. But, i did also note that the blue book doesnt list the pianos from the sejung line. Simply enter the code 23years in the promo code field on the shopping cart page and click apply to receive your discount details. The title will show the make, model, year, color, etc of the car, and assess its value based on all events that occur around that car. Age, history and value of your piano, fast and easy online appraisal service. Buying a used piano has the potential to save you tens of thousands of dollars, its worth the a small investment upfront to make sure youre capturing the value and not. Used, in good condition some are worth more than original price. The problem with these sites is that, unlike with automobiles, boats, motorcycles, and homes, pianos do not have titles that have to be registered. What would the typical value of this piano be from this time. They long to be close to you dont it make my brown eyes blue entertainment tonight everyday felix the wonderful cat for your eyes only i write the songs isnt she lovely theme from new york, new york sunny the syncopated clock tomorrow you are so beautiful.
Great piano solos blue book is a fantastic and diverse collection of wellknown showtunes, jazz and blues classics, film themes and great standards classical pieces arranged for solo piano. Check car prices and values when buying and selling new or used vehicles. Ive owned a wurlitzer piano for many years, serial number 649432 made in. Due to their high output during their time in the piano industry, wurlitzer pianos are a common sight in continued use and for sale as used pianos. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. How to find the model of your wurlitzer piano our pastimes. Make offer wurlitzer c153qa grand piano w satin walnut finish reduced. Nov 01, 2000 if you are buying either a new or used piano with strings as opposed to a purely digital no strings piano, you must buy this book. Get the kelley blue book value for your used car or tradein vehicle, find. It is vital to understand that piano values are determined by many factors, and a blue book can by its nature only give you a ballpark figure. As a home piano they are adequate, most of the more recent instruments were passably good, a few from the 1970s and 1980s, li. How to determine the value of a used piano our pastimes. This is one of many, many pianos for sale at australias leading piano. For the first 20 years, they built a nice selection of square grand pianos before building their first upright pianos in 1870.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Simply type in the serial number into the box below then click calculate. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal, piano. I believe it was purchased new somewhere between 1958 and 1960.
Wurlitzer pianos for sale buy a wurlitzer piano at pianomart. Piano appraisal by a professional piano appraiser piano store owner technician. At lindeblad, we have worked on many wurlitzer pianos and their affiliated brands. A pianos selling price may not reflect its musical value. These prices are only after considerable costs to move, tune, recondition and guarantee the instrument. A bad volume pot can cause a number of issues from dead sound to noise issues to intermittent cutting in and out. Wurlitzer piano prices and value upright, grand new, used. This information can help guide you in making important decisions. Grand piano serial numbers are placed in many areas as the. Very clean inside and still maintaining an almost new external condition.
Online piano appraisal service your piano appraised in. Needs answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for. Your piano s age is one of the most significant factors in determining your piano s value. Piano bluebook prices steinway piano gallery of naples. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown.
In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. If on carpet, it may not move and, if on hardwood, it may scratch the floor. Some pianos will have more than one name for the manufacturer. Download pdf all rock and pop sheet music for piano all richard rodgers sheet music. If you have one iin poor condition, you can increase the value by having it restored. There are a few things you should know before you buy or sell a used piano or even advertise your piano for sale, and some questions you should have the answers to before doing so. If youre selling a piano on the other hand, value refers more to what the piano is really worth, its intrinsic value. Traditional bluebook values for items like cars are easier to track because a car has a title that follows it through its life. Turn the piano around and look at the rear of the soundboard. If you are buying a new piano, you also need to buy the yearly supplement book current version is 20012002. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Wurlitzer pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. A dealer will sell these pianos used for around the same price as the original price from 1985 1995. Knowing the fair market value of wurlitzer pianos is useful to sellers, buyers and owners.
It appears that they will sometimes use msrp or wholesale price sheets that are decades old. A used piano that has been disassembled, inspected, repaired as necessary with replacement of all worn or deteriorated parts, reassembled, tested and approved to at least the tolerances of a new piano of like manufacture is. What is the difference between a 2pedal and 3pedal wurlitzer upright piano. Used piano prices e book of pianos fair market value. This information should be very useful when trying to find out what your piano is worth. It has built in speakers as well as outputs if you want to send this to an amp or direct and also has a.
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