Used Pianos for Sale

1988 Samick Console Piano

Isn't this beautiful?! I can assure you, the inside looks just as good. It tunes like it's only 5 - 10 years old. We include a 5 year parts and labour warranty to make sure, but it is one solid well built piano.

Why Buy a Used Piano?

You can save $100's, even $1,000's compared to new, and remember - new is used the day after it's purchased!

Our used pianos are "plums". Each is gone over personally by Paul Plumb to determine whatever is needed for each piano to be in good condition. Some require only a regulation (like a tune-up in a car) and some we go the whole nine yards and install new tuning pins, new strings, new pinblock, new hammers, and new action parts.

Our prices include a free bench, free delivery within London, one free tuning, generally a five year warranty covering all parts and labour, and a lifetime guaranteed buy back or trade-up policy!

We have used pianos that aren't very pretty (some even ugly) but are mechanically fit as low as $600 - 1,500. We have good apartment size pianos as well as larger older uprights for as low as $1,500 - 3,000. We have great quality pianos that the finishes aren't perfect for $2,500 -$4,000. And we have excellent quality uprights and grands available (they play and look almost like new) anywhere from $3,500 - $20,000.

LeSage Continental Console

This is a very well maintained Canadian piano built in Quebec in the 70's. We have larger pictures on file if you would like us to send you the pictures.

As you can see from the pictures here the cabinet and keytops are in excellent condition. As well, as you look into the piano from the top you can see that the hammers are evenly spaced which is an indication that the action is in good condition. As well you can see that there are no cracks in the wood (the pinblock) that holds the tuning pins.

Notice that this piano is on casters. For a piano this size this is a bonus. 90% of pianos this size do not have casters.

This will make someone a very good starter piano, or excellent for the casual player.

We will include our warranty of 5 years parts and labour meaning that if anything breaks except for the cast iron plate we fix it.

Let the Buyer Beware

We all know the stories about used car salesmen - well - the piano business isn't any different. We have salespeople that will tell you anything to sell you a piano. We also have people people selling pianos who know as much as you do.

I remember not too long ago going to tune a used grand piano for a lady. She had purchased it from someone she knew only from their dishonest advertising. He had a fancy store, the gift of the gab, and he could play the piano very well.

The piano was a decent quality piano worth about $3,000 less than she paid for it. As I tuned the piano I discovered that the regulation was way off and many of the parts were loose on the action. I had to tighten screws and regulate the piano before I could even tune it.

When I was done, I asked where she had purchased the piano, how much she had paid, and what sort of a warranty was included. I was not surprised by the answers she gave me and tell you this story to give you two important suggestions.

1. Before you buy a used piano from anyone - ask the local technicians about the dealer's reputation.

2. Buy locally - It's a lot easier to get warranty work done with the dealer in town - provided the dealer is trustworthy.

Baldwin Acrosonic

This was one of Baldwin's best sellers. This is a great little apartment size piano that is in excellent shape except for a couple of marks on the top which could easily be covered with a decoration or ornament. We include our warranty of 5 years parts and labour.

Used Piano Checklist

If you want to purchase a piano privately our information on How to Buy a Good Used Piano will provide you with a general guide to make sure you get a good one. Once you have found the one you want, call us and Paul will be glad to inspect it to be sure there aren't any problems you missed.

I remember when I first became a piano technician I was called to tune a piano that some people had purchased at an auction for only $50. It cost them another $100 to get it home.

When I opened the piano up to tune it - guess what? At least 30 hammers were missing - broken off. Why an auctioneer would sell something that is broken without at least saying so is beyond me. And these people just simply didn't have the money for the repairs.

So - if you decide you want to save money by buying private or at an auction - MAKE SURE you get it inspected by a technician!

Note I said TECHNICIAN - No offense to piano teachers but most haven't the foggiest idea what goes on inside their piano.