I've been after a piano since I was about 5 years old, so have decided I finally deserve one!
I've never played and plan to teach myself initially so am just after a student piano at this stage, no more than $5,000, but preferably around the $3,000 mark unless there is a huge difference in quality going to $5,000.
I think I want acoustic as they look nicer and I prefer the sound. Although I'm led to believe some digitals sound just as good now. The only real benefit I see with digital for myself would be the noise factor. I live in an apartment so perhaps using headphones would be an advantage, however I could put an acoustic on an unshared wall and I have no one below me so I don't think noise would be too much of an issue. Although I would still be uncomfortable playing it late at night or too early in the morning.
Can anyone recommend any acoustic student brands, or have any thoughts on why digital might be better? The bottom end brands I've come across are Ritmuller (Allans Music have them for around the $3K price) and Wertheim GE110A (also around the $3K price). Has anyone had any experience with these? Wertheim are an Australian company I believe but they are now made in China and Korea (as probably most cheap ones I suspect).
Another factor, which may not seem important, but it is to me, is it needs to be white. A dark colored wood would not go with my decor at all which is what a lot seem to be unless it's all they advertise. Had a quick look at Yamaha and they are getting a bit high in price and only seem to be dark.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
I've never played and plan to teach myself initially so am just after a student piano at this stage, no more than $5,000, but preferably around the $3,000 mark unless there is a huge difference in quality going to $5,000.
I think I want acoustic as they look nicer and I prefer the sound. Although I'm led to believe some digitals sound just as good now. The only real benefit I see with digital for myself would be the noise factor. I live in an apartment so perhaps using headphones would be an advantage, however I could put an acoustic on an unshared wall and I have no one below me so I don't think noise would be too much of an issue. Although I would still be uncomfortable playing it late at night or too early in the morning.
Can anyone recommend any acoustic student brands, or have any thoughts on why digital might be better? The bottom end brands I've come across are Ritmuller (Allans Music have them for around the $3K price) and Wertheim GE110A (also around the $3K price). Has anyone had any experience with these? Wertheim are an Australian company I believe but they are now made in China and Korea (as probably most cheap ones I suspect).
Another factor, which may not seem important, but it is to me, is it needs to be white. A dark colored wood would not go with my decor at all which is what a lot seem to be unless it's all they advertise. Had a quick look at Yamaha and they are getting a bit high in price and only seem to be dark.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks.