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If you're thinking of buying a professionally reconditioned Bosendorfer grand piano then they generally have a powerful rich tone and fine touch, with an aesthetically pleasing cabinet. The most common colours are black and mahogany. They also do many "Art cases".
General comment: In the UK there is about one Bosendorfer for every twenty Bechsteins, Bluthners or Steinways They vary enormously in quality and in how much they've been used, but generally speaking older Bosendorfer grand pianos have been used extensively and therefore very worn. Reconditioning can also vary widely.
Baby and boudoir grand Pianos: There are a few baby and boudoir Bosendorfer grands from 1900 to 1930, mostly black and mahogany.
Warning! Older 5ft to 6ft Bosendorfers often have what's known as a "Vienese" action. This is a very different design from the standard. They aren't really acceptable for all-round playing.
Concert grand pianos. There are a reasonable number of modern Bosendofer concert grand pianos on the second hand market (about one for every 15 Steinways) . These vary from being well worn to hardly used. They are often unique, having extra notes in the bass. (More information to follow later.)
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Very few Bosendorfer upright pianos are available in the UK so you may be frustrated trying to find one. If you're thinking of buying a professionally reconditioned Bosendorfer upright then you're getting a piano with a very refined touch and warm subtle tone The most common colours are black and mahogany.
Recommendation:
If you're looking for a fine older style German upright piano in the UK, you're more likely to find a Grotrian Steinweg, Bechstein or Lipp. Modern Steinways (from about 1950) are also a good choice.
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