Is PETROF a good piano brand?
Petrofs are known for their warm, rich, singing tone, full of color. The pianos are solidly built and workmanship is good. After careful preparation, the pianos can sound and feel quite beautiful and hold their own against other European brands.
What is a PETROF piano?
Petrof is a Czech piano manufacturer founded in 1864. It is the leading European piano manufacturer, exporting to more than 60 countries.
How much does a piano cost?
An upright piano costs between $3000 – $6500 on average. High-end upright pianos average around $10,000 – $25,000. Entry level grand pianos costs between $7000 – 30,000. High-end grand pianos such as Steinway, Bosendorfer, and Yamaha can cost between $65,000 – $190,000.
Is Petrof better than Yamaha?
Yamaha’s typically have a brighter tone whereas I think the Petrof is a work of art. I don’t know about the Petrof uprights, but if they’re anything like the grands, I’d go for a petrof. Comparing an yamaha grand to a petrof grand I’d go for the petrof grand just because the tone is so much less harsh.
Where are Petrof pianos made?
the Czech Republic
All the production and assembly of Petrof upright and grand pianos is held in PETROF factory in the Czech Republic, an acclaimed way of making pianos now that most factories use China for production.
Why are pianos so heavy?
What Causes A Piano To Be So Heavy? The combination of thick pieces of lumber, the heavy cast iron plate (sometimes called a harp), and numerous other components make the piano one of the heaviest musical instruments on the market.
How do I know what brand my piano is?
Open the lid and look above the keyboard area. Look in front of the soundboard in either corner. Look along the inside plate holes or it may be in one of the circles stamped into the soundboard. The number may be stamped under the piano.
Are petrofs good pianos?
Petrofs are known for their warm, rich, singing tone, full of color. The pianos are solidly built and workmanship is good. After careful preparation, the pianos can sound and feel quite beautiful and hold their own against other European brands.
What kind of piano is the Petrof P115?
Petrof P115 Upright Piano brilliant Polished Mahogany Nice! PianoMart’s extensive inventory includes literally hundreds of new and second-hand pianos crafted by piano makers large and small, from A.B. Chase to Zimmerman and everything in between.
Are Petrof and Weinbach pianos the same?
Note: For years, Weinbach pianos were made by the Petrof company and were virtually identical to Petrof brand pianos. The Weinbach name is no longer being used in North America. Warranty: 10 years, parts and labor, to original purchaser, from the manufacturer.