The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. We import from japan and korea to supply to the general public and trade customers. Young chang model g175 grand piano g 036081 living pianos. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the. Unfollow young chang piano to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Used young chang g157 52 ebony satin baby grand piano.
Used grand piano, used young chang, young chang grand, young chang piano. From what i have heard and read, young chang is the best quality at that cheap of a price. The best examples of pianos in this price range are yamaha, kawai, young chang, sammick, and sohmer. The e book is objective, too, in that it compiles actual selling prices for used pianos of most makes and models, so you can easily see the price range within which your model. Unfollow young chang pianos to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We carry a vast amount of used yamaha andsamick and young changpianos from japan and used samick and young chang pianos from korea. Included in the price the piano 3 year parts and labor limited warranty options. A builder of quality instruments, they have produced pianos for the steinway, yamaha and schimmel. Young chang is making some grands in china and some in korea. In 1956, three brothers jaiyoung, jaichang, and jaisup kim founded young chang and began selling yamaha pianos in korea under an agreement with that japanese firm. Young chang yamaha pianos piano distributors piano new.
The challenge of constructing great pianos requires a relentless pursuit of excellence fueled by a passion for the instrument. Polished mahogany baby grand piano mfg 1983 in korea. The ebony satin cabinet of this young chang g150 is in excellent shape, and its petite stature makes it an excellent fit in nearly any space. Their products are priced less than those competitors. Treasured for the beauty and clarity of sound timbre, the young chang piano is pleasant and responsive to the touch. Our available young chang pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. The new tianjin factory makes two varieties of pianos for export to the u. Young chang g157 baby grand piano polished ebony ebay. Hammers have been reconditioned, and it plays beautifully with a full, round tone. Apr 11, 20 this is a 52 baby grand piano based on the model g157. Korea was recovering from a devastating war, and only the wealthy could afford pianos. These models shown here represent more 89% of that majority. The young chang pianos, manufactured in korea, have been in international competition since 1967 and have won gold and silver medals for excellence in germany, switzerland, spain and the netherlands. What is the value of a young chang baby grand piano g150 serial g042863.
Young chang was founded in 1956 as a distributor of yamaha pianos for korea and other parts of asia. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. While not the best of the asian pianos they are normally good quality instruments and have a good reputation in the market. The creation of a young chang piano is a process which takes years and years to. Buying a used piano, and the price you should expect to pay. Each component of the young chang is fastidiously matched and adjusted to perfection. Young chang pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. A brandnew, unused, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. This is one of the best 7 foot pianos from the young chang company that was designed by joseph bramberger, former steinway designer. Young chang model y175 grand piano consumer guide to pianos. Young chang pianos company history serial numbers search.
Yamaha ga1 young chang weber chinese 12 samick 12 yamaha gp1, gh1, gc1 12 kawai gm10, ge20 strauss krakauer j. This young chang g150 1995 baby grand would be a great piano for a home or church. Discount prices will vary from dealer to dealer with local competitive and economic conditions. At the time this piano was built, young chang was the largest manufacturer of pianos in the world. Ask the buyer if she has a receipt or how much she paid for it. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines.
I had to laugh at young chang when it first came outi thought it was a cheap piano with a name like that. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. Today young chang has factories in korea as well as china. The company continues to employ over 2,000 employees at their various facilities. The koreanmanufactured pianos tend to be higher quality and generally have higher markups. The player system does add some value but one thing most folks dont realize is that the majority of piano buyers dont want or need this system so a seller rarely sees a return. Specialist steinway piano dealer, trader and wholesaler. Piano has been very lightly used, restored to new working order. These brand names listed here accounted for over 95% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 35 years. Both our new and nearly new pianos are of the highest quality and are at very competitive prices. Brazilian pianist, eliane rodrigues, literally taking the performance. In 2006 the company was purchased by hyundai development company. Pianogems, young chang and yamaha are very similar.
The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their e book of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. These newly designed pianos are noted to have exceptional tonal quality and evenness of touch and sound throughout the entire range of the keyboard. Used young chang g150 polished white baby grand piano. Piano is perfect example of a beautiful home model piano for a beginner or first time piano owner. Young chang builds more than 200 models and configurations of pianos with model numbers and prices that are in a constant state of change. Our manufacturing facilities are equipped with the latest precision equipment as we lead the world in the advancement of piano building technology. I saw one that was made in 1990 in beautiful condition being sold for. Young chang model y150 grand piano consumer guide to pianos. Young chang g157 baby grand piano in a polyester black case. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. Nov 03, 2011 young chang pianos are a solid investment. Young chang g150 baby grand piano for sale in oklahoma.
Young chang y118 yamaha pianos piano distributors piano. Young chang have a reputation for producing some quite good quality pianos in the lower price ranges. The power out of this piano blows the yamaha and kawai competition out of the water. Young chang piano prices and value upright, grand new, used.
The first young chang factory was built in seoul in 1964. Young chang the challenge of constructing a quality piano requires special passion. Young chang pramberger model pg208, 610 grand piano compare with yamaha duration. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. These prices and models shown in this report will reflect only the size and lowest price in a series and do not include all of the player piano configurations available. In 1985 yc actually made pianos that competed nicely with yamaha pianos. At 411, this baby grand packs a lot into a small package excellent tone, firm but responsive action, and a lovely character to the sound. When they began piano production they were already experienced in the piano industry. I was given a young chang grand piano, g157, i think it is. Our pianos are renowned for their dynamic range of musical expression, power and depth of tone. This young chang grand model is a very lovely looking and sounding mid sized grand piano, with all the qualities you will find in a piano made to the highest of standards. Presently young chang has divided the line of pianos into three parts.
Used young chang upright piano furniture console with matching bench in dark mahogany. New and used young chang pianos for sale american music. Home grand pianos, piano brands, preowned pianos, young chang young chang g150 1995 baby grand. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. These pianos are designed in favor of being more economical and have less weight on high performance features. Young chang g175 grand piano living pianos online piano. Young chang pianos tonal quality is integrally tied to the complex and specialized nuances of material selection. They still have a good reputation in the us and their pianos are usually well recommended. Blue book of electric guitars 9th edition zachary fjestad, edited by s. This used young chang baby grand only 5 2 is in stunning condition with a sophisticated ebony satin finish. Our entire line is completely redesigned by award winning designer del fandrich. Young chang pianos yamaha pianos piano distributors. Not all brand names or sizes are listed and some are with held by request of the manufacturer. Since the 1950s the young chang piano company has had a reputation for building quality instruments at low prices.
The piano is a simple instrument constructed from basic materials and the comparison from one piano to another piano easily captures the critical. What is the value of a young chang baby grand piano g150. The young chang g157 is certainly a great option for anyone looking for a elegant home piano that can also perform. Samick young chang, yamaha and kawai pianos at little. Young chang g157 baby grand piano for sale with a black case. In 1990 they acquired kurzweil music systems, a major manufacturer of electronic keyboards. Young chang pianos feature all top quality materials and craftsmanship including solid spruce soundboards as well as all of the new del fandrich designs with the unique floating soundboard and direct coupled bass bridge for fuller bass response on even the smallest grands. This is one of the nicest sounding as well as one of the nicest looking young chang grands we have encountered. While its ebony polish cabinet is flawless, its sonorous timbre and smooth action make this young chang parlor grand piano a wonderful opportunity to invest in a strong performance piano at a low price. Excellent choice for a returning adult or young beginner student. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. This consignment piano was originally built in 1998, but was clearly wellmaintained and cared for.
This piano is pleasing to look at from all angles and sports a tasteful sheraton style cabinet that is beautifully appointed with walnut grain as well as some light ornamentation. They embraced the challenge of entering the piano market relatively late in the game. T he three young chang brothers, jaiyoung kim, jaichang kim and jaichang kim founded young chang co. 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 are good but very massed produced pianos and in a price rage of average households. How much is a 2000 young chang tg157 black grand piano. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in. Established by three brothers in 1956, this was the first musical instrument company in south korea. Young chang piano prices and value upright, grand new. Young changs best grand piano, model g175, 5 9baby grand piano. These pianos have a very nice, rich tone due to their american scale design and unique floating soundboard. By mid 1980s, young chang had established itself as a global company exporting around the world.
Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. However, i do play a new young chang upright each week at my lesson. Used young chang g175 59 mahogany grand piano schmitt music. This piano was purchased new in chicago as a family instrument.
Dec 21, 2015 recently we began the repairs on two young chang manufactured grand pianos that have this issue. The transparent and distinctive sound of young chang pianos is what makes us stand out. Chang america was established, followed by young chang canada in 1984 and young chang europe in 1989. We have a huge selection of used and secondhand pianos for sale. For the first 20 years, they built a nice selection of square grand pianos before building their first upright pianos in 1870. This marked a new era of piano manufacturing in south korea. Sep 03, 20 young chang g175 grand piano living pianos online piano store duration. The brothers began selling yamaha pianos in korea under an agreement with the firm. Young chang pianos is based in south korea and was founded in 1956 by three brothers. The quality of young chang since then has declined but you can still find the better ones from the 1980s especially that are a very good buy. I purchased a young chang pg150 grand piano with bench on. Satin ebony, polished ebony, white, mahogany or walnut. This is a 52 baby grand piano based on the model g157. Haines brothers piano company was established in 1851 by napoleon j.
Brilliant sound coupled with a firm action makes this an excellent piano for a multitude of situations. Young chang pianos for sale buy a young chang piano at. I plan to buy a grand piano, new or rebuilt, in the next few months. As south korea emerged as a major economy and producer of high quality goods, young chang has also emerged as one of the largest manufacturers of quality pianos in. They were one of the first manufactures in korea and during the 1980s and 1990s did very well penetrating the us and canadian market with upright and grand pianos. Today, young chang pianos are distributed worldwide and they control 50% of the domestic korean piano market. American designer del fandrich has redesigned both young chang and weber lines. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. Young chang grand pianos young chang upright pianos. Not so with this beautiful example from young chang. This is why piano technicians and property appraisers apply several criteria to value used pianos. Incidentally, the buyer was a professional pianist, and he indeed knew to bring along a piano technician before gladly parting with his 1200 dollars.
Currently, young chang is one of the largest piano manufacturing companies in the world. Parts and labor warranty classic pianos lifetime 100 tradeup policy classic pianos after sale tuning service young chang designed their pianos to offer classical musicians affordable pianos that a. Transporte a toda espana consultar condiciones banqueta ajustable. We have always aspired to produce the finest quality pianos. Resale price comparisons of concert grand pianos bluebook of. My friends could have gotten many times that price had they only gotten the instrument appraised by a professional, or at least looked up historical price information in a blue book of pianos. Haines brothers was known for building high quality, lovely sounding instruments and they. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985. Young chang pianos for sale piano tuning and repair.
Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Young chang model y157 grand piano consumer guide to pianos. If you wish to find out more about your piano one of the members of our forums may be able to help. Efficient workmanship combined with sophisticated manufacturing equipment allows the company to output high numbers of pianos at affordable prices.
The design also features an evenness of tone throughout the entire range including the transition from. We have sold a lot of these pianos to people who have been considering yamaha and kawai uprights but wanted more bang for their buck. Young chang model g175 grand piano for sale living pianos. Young chang vertical pianos are constructed using all top quality materials by skilled artisans. Young chang is a solid asian piano builder, but arent quite at the level of yamaha or kawai. Young chang grand piano model g150 finish ebony polish year 1990 serial number g058636 tuned, voiced and prepared for top musical performance matching artist bench classic pianos 5 yr. I saw some yamahas c1, c2, c3, c6 and s4 at one dealer and some kawais. We began the process by disassembling the piano and removing the strings.
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