Buying a grand piano is a decision that lasts for decades. It involves an investment from around 10,000 euros, a sound body that shapes a room and an instrument that can accompany generations. That is exactly why it pays to settle the key questions before you buy: which size suits your room and playing level, which brands to consider, and what sets a new instrument apart from a used grand piano.
This guide walks you through the size classes, the brand range and the criteria that drive the price. That way you make a decision that fits your playing, your room and your budget.
01Size classes: from baby grand to concert grand
The length of a grand piano determines far more than its looks. Longer bass strings and a larger soundboard mean a fuller, more carrying tone. At the same time a larger grand needs more space and more room acoustics to come into its own. In simplified terms there are a few classes.
Baby grands of roughly 150 to 165 cm are the compact entry class. They fit into normal living rooms and bring the grand piano sound home without needing a hall. Salon grands of around 170 to 190 cm are the balanced standard for demanding home playing and smaller halls. Concert grands from about 210 cm belong in halls and large rooms, where they unfold their full dynamic range.
| Class | Length | Space needed | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby grand | approx. 150-165 cm | room from approx. 15 sqm | Starting out, smaller rooms, first grand |
| Salon grand | approx. 170-190 cm | room from approx. 20 sqm | Demanding home playing, small halls |
| Concert grand | from approx. 210 cm | hall or very large room | Concert, stage, recording |
02The brands in our range
For new grand pianos, Yamaha and Kawai form the backbone of the range. Yamaha covers the entry level and solid mid range with its GB and GC series, while the C series stands for the high quality salon and concert class. The Yamaha GB1 K Flügel, at around 151 cm, is the classic entry into the world of grand pianos, and the Yamaha C3X Flügel - schwarz poliert mit SH3, at about 186 cm, a full salon grand.
Kawai offers a well graded line up with its GL series, from baby grand to large salon grand. The Kawai Flügel GL-30 is a much requested salon grand of around 166 cm. If you are looking for an instrument with history, the used segment also gives access to premium makers such as Steinway or Wendl and Lung. You can find the whole stock in the Flügel.
03New or used
A new grand piano offers full value retention, an unworn sound body and the free choice of brand, size and finish. It is the right choice for anyone planning long term who values a defined condition.
Used and pre owned grand pianos, on the other hand, open access to makers that would be considerably more expensive new. A checked Wendl & Lung Flügel 178 Professional schwarz poliert Occasion Bj. 2008, sehr guter Zustand (gebraucht) brings a full salon grand within a moderate budget, and a Steinway & Sons Flügel Mod. O schwarz poliert Occasion Bj. 1985, original in Hamburg gefertigt Bestzustand mit Klavierbank (gebraucht) makes accessible a brand that plays in a different league when new. What always matters is the checked condition of the action, the pin block and the soundboard.
04Silent and TransAcoustic: playing without volume worries
For anyone who wants to play late without waking the neighbours, Silent and TransAcoustic technology offers an elegant solution. A Silent system such as SH3 stops the hammers at the touch of a button and outputs the sound through headphones, while the grand remains a true acoustic instrument.
The TransAcoustic system goes a step further and uses the soundboard itself as a loudspeaker, so digital sounds are created within the instrument without a separate speaker. The Yamaha C3X Flügel - schwarz poliert mit SH3 shows this Silent option on a full salon grand.
05What drives the price
The price of a grand piano comes from several factors. Size is the most obvious one: more length means more material, more strings and a larger soundboard. The woods used, above all the soundboard, as well as the origin of the maker and the depth of craftsmanship matter just as much.
New or used, a Silent or TransAcoustic fit out and the finish, for example polished black or polished white, shift the price further. Rather than fixing on a single figure, it is worth looking at the relationship between size class, brand, condition and your own playing level.
06Delivery and setup
A grand piano is a heavy, sensitive instrument. We handle delivery and transport to you. For setup, a stable, level spot away from a radiator or direct sunlight is important, along with an indoor climate with humidity that is as even as possible.
For the sound to unfold, a grand piano needs space around it and benefits from room acoustics that are not too bare. Plan the location early, and the instrument will arrive exactly where it is meant to sound.
The right grand piano comes from the interplay of room, playing level and budget. A baby grand brings the grand piano sound home, a salon grand is the balanced standard, and the used segment puts big names within reach. Choosing the size class and the features that suit your situation means buying an instrument that brings joy for decades.
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