From what i have heard and read, young chang is the best quality at that cheap of a price. Made in korea, not china therefore higher quality black high gloss finish elegant queen anne cabinetry matching bench recently tuned young chang pianos young chang is one of the worlds largest. We have compiled all the pricing in the entire piano industry into one simple webpage. Dec 17, 2010 young chang g175 grand piano living pianos online piano store duration.
In 1964, young chang began manufacturing yamaha brand pianos under license for the domestic korean market, and, in 1975, young chang ended that relationship to focus on its own brand of. These pianos have a very nice, rich tone due to their american scale design and unique floating soundboard. This young chang was built in korea prior to moving its production to china. 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.
Young chang pianos company history serial numbers search. Our entire line is completely redesigned by award winning designer del fandrich. Much better and more respected scale design and quality than currently made from china. Young chang grand 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.
Presently young chang has divided the line of pianos into three parts. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection. American designer del fandrich has redesigned both young chang and weber lines. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. I had to laugh at young chang when it first came outi thought it was a cheap piano with a name like that. Currently, young chang is one of the largest piano manufacturing companies in the world. 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. Browse our available selection, or use our filters to refine your search by size, price, location, distance from you, or color. Jul 19, 2014 young chang grand piano in mahogany high gloss case,circa 1988 lovely tone and responsive actioncomes complete with quality piano stool in picture worth. Young chang pianos is based in south korea and was founded in 1956 by three brothers.
For the first 20 years, they built a nice selection of square grand pianos before building their first upright pianos in 1870. Unfollow young chang piano to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Haines brothers piano company was established in 1851 by napoleon j. T he three young chang brothers, jaiyoung kim, jaichang kim and jaichang kim founded young chang co. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. The best book of this sort, a practical, downtoearth price guide, workable, easy to follow guidelines. Yamaha ga1 young chang weber chinese 12 samick 12 yamaha gp1, gh1, gc1 12 kawai gm10, ge20 strauss krakauer j. Hdc is a south korean manufacturer of pianos and industrial. Used, in good condition some are worth more than original price.
The exterior condition is very good with minor faint scratches from normal wear. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. When they began piano production they were already experienced in the piano industry. This grouping of pianos catered to more advanced pianists, providing a colorful and dynamic performance piano. Young chang vertical pianos are constructed using all top quality materials by skilled artisans. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. Bergman, young chang, young chang, korea, bluthner. The company was founded by three brothers, jai young kim, jai chang kim and jaisup kim, as south korea emerged as a major economy and producer of high quality goods. The challenge of constructing great pianos requires a relentless pursuit of excellence fueled by a passion for the instrument.
Of course, the price also includes local delivery, tuning, matching bench and hall piano companys exclusive 100% tradein tradeup guarantee. They were one of the first manufactures in korea and during the 1980s and 1990s did very well penetrating the. Kawai kg2d 510 grand piano polished ebony duration. Young chang pramberger signature series pg185, 61, satin ebony, lovely to the ears and eyes. Haines brothers was known for building high quality, lovely sounding instruments and they. The online blue book of pianos has a wealth of information about used pianos, and their ebook of pianos contains price lists for most every brand on the market. Woodgrain grand pianos are in high demand right now, and the cabinet on this piano would complement virtually any space. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 20 years. It gives complete, practical guidelines that explains the. 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. Young chang builds more than 200 models and configurations of pianos with model numbers and prices that are in a constant state of change. I would like to sell my young chang g185 piano and i dont know what a fair price would be. Used and new young chang g185 list of vertical pianos and grand pianos.
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They embraced the challenge of entering the piano market relatively late in the game. These models shown here represent more 89% of that majority. In 1990 they acquired kurzweil music systems, a major manufacturer of electronic keyboards. Young chang was founded in 1956 by three brothers, jaiyoung kim, jaichang kim and jaisup kim, who started off as distributors for yamaha pianos in korea. There are no accurate depreciation schedules for grand pianos. These newly designed pianos are noted to have exceptional tonal quality and evenness of touch and sound throughout the entire range of the. Our manufacturing facilities are equipped with the latest precision equipment as we lead the world in the advancement of piano building technology. National wholesale and retail sales figures are documented. Young chang was founded in 1956 as a distributor of yamaha pianos for korea and other parts of asia. I play fine on it sometimes i have difficulty with pianos that have an odd touch. Piano blue book piano prices manufacturers suggested. Our available young chang pianos include a range of types, costs and conditions. Korea was recovering from a devastating war, and only the wealthy could afford pianos. 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.
The asian webers were manufactured in young chang factories, but i dont think id go quite so far as to call them a stencil. Young chang piano prices and value upright, grand new. It is higloss black lacquer i think we bought it new in 1986. Used, in excellent condition some are worth more than original price. Young chang pianos are a popular choice for students, home enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. These brand names listed here accounted for over 95% of all grand pianos sold in the united states during the last 35 years. The first young chang factory was built in seoul in 1964. This guide contains price information of new piano that is distributed in the united states of america. The piano was purchased new and has been professionally maintained. Also, there were a few pianos in the weber line that were not mirrored in the yc line. I dont know about you, but in the past 45 years i always liked any chinese piano ive played more than any korean piano ive played.
If selling to a dealer, expect to lose about 2040% of that value. This piano is in excellent condition hasnt been used for over 3 years. Whether youre looking for a teaching instrument for your studio or a grand piano for your home, this piano can bring years of musical enjoyment to your space. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Young chang pianos for sale piano tuning and repair. Stunning young chang polished ebony g185 grand piano ebth. A simply stunning young chang polished ebony g185 grand piano, serial number g058677, circa 1990. We have always aspired to produce the finest quality pianos. Resale price comparisons of professional grand pianos.
Buying a used piano, and the price you should expect to pay. Pianogems, young chang and yamaha are very similar. Since the 1950s the young chang piano company has had a reputation for building quality instruments at low prices. May 01, 2014 i would like to sell my young chang g185 piano and i dont know what a fair price would be. The power out of this piano blows the yamaha and kawai competition out of the water. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. 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. Chang america was established, followed by young chang canada in 1984 and young chang europe in 1989.
Young chang model g185 used and new pianos for sale. The ebook 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. Used young chang pg185 grand piano at schmitt music fargo. The color is a high gloss black, also called polished ebony in some listings. They were distributed by a different company, not yca. The company was founded by three brothers, jaiyoung kim, jaichang kim and jaisup kim, as south korea emerged as a major economy and producer of high quality goods. 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. Choose from 10 young chang g185 ads available for sale. Not all brand names or sizes are listed and some are with held by request of the manufacturer. In 2006 the company was purchased by hyundai development company. The best examples of pianos in this price range are yamaha, kawai, young chang, sammick, and sohmer. These brand names listed here accounted for over 97% of all grand pianos.
The brothers began selling yamaha pianos in korea under an agreement with the firm. Young chang g175 grand piano living pianos online piano store duration. Young chang pianos are noted for their gorgeous elegant cases as well as their huge, rich tone. Young chang grand piano in mahogany high gloss case,circa 1988 lovely tone and responsive actioncomes complete with quality piano stool in. This is why piano technicians and property appraisers apply several criteria to value used pianos. These pianos are designed in favor of being more economical and have less weight on high performance features. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. Young chang pianos for sale buy a young chang piano at. Yamaha ga1 young changweber chinese 12 samick 12 yamaha gp1, gh1, gc1 12 kawai gm10, ge20 strauss krakauer j. I would like to sell my young chang g185 piano and i dont. However, i do play a new young chang upright each week at my lesson.
If you want a grand piano that performs like a champ with an amazingly low price tag, this like new young chang g185 is for you. Details about young chang baby grand piano black gloss. Lovely young chang pg185, 61, satin ebony piano for sale. The design also features an evenness of tone throughout the entire range including the transition from bass to tenor sections. These are good but very massed produced pianos and in a price rage of average households.
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