When you buy an expensive piano, it will usually sound better than a cheaper piano. This is because the builders of expensive pianos take more time and pay more attention to details so the piano will sound better and last longer. In order to do this, the makers use stronger strings, thicker felt, and use better materials like spruce and maple wood. All of these expensive items add up to a better quality piano.
Better quality pianos are also subjected to stricter standards of quality. Builders of higher quality pianos are better trained. They receive higher pay and stay in the same job longer. Also, better machinery is used so pianos are more uniform and play more consistently.
One part of the piano that is very critical in knowing whether a piano is high quality is the pinblock. The pinblock is a laminated hardwood plank in which the tuning pins are embedded and held by friction. If the pinblock is defective or low quality, you may as well junk the piano and buy a new one. A good piano builder makes sure that the pinblock material is more uniform in quality and density and that the holes are uniform. The pinblock affects the ability to tune the piano and how the piano sounds. .
The sound quality of a grand piano is much better than an upright piano. This is because a grand piano has longer strings, and a larger soundboard. It also contains more strings per key. For this reason, people usually prefer to buy a grand piano, however it will cost a lot more money.
For a piano to last a long time, it takes very careful craftsmanship. Many piano salesmen cheat their buyer into buying very nice looking pianos but not necessarily quality ones. .
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