Are you in the United States and looking for a top-quality piano? Picking one from tens of piano brands is most likely a confusing experience to you. Fortunately, we have researched and tested all pianos currently on the market in the U.S and eventually come up with a list of the best. By the “the best” we mean that these pianos are durable, reliable, smooth to operate, efficient and have beautiful tones.
Let’s now have a look these great brands.
Fazioli
Founded in the early 70 in Italy, Fazioli comprises finest grand pianos with different models made from exceptional materials such as gold leaf, red elm and ebony. The longest piano currently on the market, the F308, is part of the brand. The piano is also preferred by many people because of its fourth pedal which brings hammers nearer to the strings.
Fazioli pianos have a unique feel, great potency and awesome sound projection. If you are a serious pianist who wants to invest in a durable piano, you can’t go wrong with a Fazioli piano.
Yamaha
Initially known as Nippon Gakki, Yamaha has the most popular pianos. Yamaha pianos offer awesome digital options and produce a bright sound with some sort of roundness. They also have a strong construction.
Steinway & Sons
Founded in 1853 in the New York City by a German immigrant, Steinway & Sons is prominent piano maker boasting numerous wins in various awards. The brand prides an array of grand pianos of different sizes.
Steinway & Sons has stood the test of time and that’s why you are likely to find many classical pianists aspiring to buy its vintage pianos.
From budget to sophisticated, more expensive grand pianos, Steinway & Sons has a wide price range for its many models. Due to its high-quality grand pianos, Steinways have won the heart of many popular pianists such as Lang Lang and Mitsuko Uchida and received their endorsement.
Baldwin
Founded in 1862 by Dwight Hamilton, a music teacher, Baldwin is among the giant piano makers in America and owes its popularity to its high-quality products with detailed craftsmanship. Baldwin pianos are made with solid materials, mostly wood and produce rich sounds.
Baldwin has won the loyalty of prominent pianists including Ray Charles, Paul Shaffer and Evanescence, an American rock band.
Kawai
If you are in search of a sleek and sophisticated piano, you can’t go wrong with Kawai. The Japanese brand boasts high-quality sound output, unique designs and durable constructions (plastic and composite). Kawai digital pianos were the first to have wooden keys which make them feel like acoustic pianos.
The upright and the digital pianos of this brand are suitable for relatively experienced pianists because they are fairly priced yet durable and easy to play. They have long keys for enhanced technical ease. Although Kawai Pianos are not as many as of other prominent brands, some of them offer better sound quality than some of the giant brands’.
Blüthner
Blüthner pianos are not only long lasting but create a memorable, “golden tone” sound. Blüthner was a favorite piano brand to many great song composers including Brahms, Mahler, and Wagner. The Beatles’ music also saw tremendous growth of the brand as its pianos were very instrumental in the music.
When you are looking for a piano, go for the best, preferably the ones listed here. They last long and produce high-quality sound. Efficiency is also a plus for these.