THE BLUE
BOOK OF PIANOS
ORIGINAL PRICES of NEW GRAND PIANOS 1984 - 2004
The five brand names listed here accounted for over 90% of all Grand Pianos sold in the United States during the last 20 years. Used, in good condition, they are worth more than original price. These are the "Survivors" of the Piano Wars. The models shown here represent more than 86% of that majority. Not all brand names are listed and some current prices are withheld by request of the manufacturer who they feel pricing should be done by their dealers, there is no comment regarding these instruments, we are simply honoring that factory's request.
In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. This is an alphabetical listing.
BABY GRAND PIANOS
| BRAND NAME | MODEL | SIZE | 1984 | 1994 | 2004 |
| BALDWIN | "M" | 5'2" | $11,560 | $18,012 | $21,560 |
| KAWAI | *KG1/RX1 | 5'4"/5'5" | $7,256 | $11,530 | $16,690 |
| SAMICK | |||||
| STEINWAY | "S" | 5'0" | $14,960 | $27,400 | $30,300 |
| YAMAHA | *G1/C1 | 5'3" | $8,180 | $15,090 | $18,790 |
CLASSIC GRAND PIANOS
BRAND NAME MODEL SIZE 1984 1994 2004 BALDWIN "R" 5'10" $12,932 $19,464 $24,080 KAWAI *KG2/RX2 5'101/2" $8,170 $16,022 $18,790 SAMICK STEINWAY "M" 5'7" $16,690 $29,800 $34,900 YAMAHA *G2/C2 5'7"/5'8" $9,236 $17,190 $19,090
PARLOR GRAND PIANOS
| BRAND NAME | MODEL | SIZE | 1984 | 1994 | 2004 |
| BALDWIN | "L" | 6'3" | $13,640 | $21,204 | $27,380 |
| KAWAI | *KG3/RX3 | 6'0" | $8,946 | $21,126 | $25,290 |
| SAMICK | |||||
| STEINWAY | "L" | 5'101/2" | $19,450 | $33,400 | $39,400 |
| YAMAHA | *C3/C3 | 6'0"/6'1" | $10,068 | $22,990 | $26,190 |
* National wholesale and retail sales figures document the fact that there are no accurate depreciation schedules for grand pianos. Wholesale prices increase on each year on all new grand pianos, add to this the inflation index. There is no "magic bullet".
All Grand Piano Prices from 1985 to 2005
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