Hi, currently I'm using Yamaha Piano but it is very old around 15-20 years. I'm the third hand user. The tone of the sound is not that pleasant. Therefore, I'm thinking of getting a new piano. I need some advise of which brand and model to purchase. I really want a light and plesant tone.

Seriously look into the possibility of getting a Kawai piano, they weren't briliiantly popular a few years ago, but are on the up now! I played on one for a production I was doing and it was ideal! I find they have a mellow tone, which is ideal for playing in your house! AND they are not ridiculously expensive (like getting a new Yamaha - plus the Yamaha piano are dreadfully bright!)

Just asking, does anyone knows how to identify a good piano. I feel that my piano isn't that good as the sound is a bit too loud and the dample pedal is not that good either.

Here in Hong Kong, Yamaha is the king.
In my opinion, you would never feel regret to buy a new Yamaha piano. Its tone quality is always match its price level.

Well, i think Yamaha is the best. I'm using Yamaha now. If you wanna buy piano, buy those with exam standard & made in JAPAN!!!!!!You can use it until you reach a high grade!

Steinway? Steinbach? Bechstein? They're all very nice brands.

Steinbach, on the other hand, will cost twice that of a Yamaha.

My boyfriend's sis is using Bohemia from Gramercy Music Singapore. It cost around $6 thousand (SGD). Sounds really good. Can be compared to a Yamaha piano around around that price. Yamaha is definitely still the 'branded' piano here. hahaha! As for Kawai... not so popular here unless they are looking for cheaper alternatives.
I'm also looking for a piano at a budget but still sound nice.

Jo.

I agree with RTD. I have had my Kawai from new for a year now and it's absolutley brilliant !

My previous piano was a 1939 Collard & Collard which was very mellow and smooth so buying the Kawai was a bit of a change really.

This is more brighter - not as much as the Yamaha but nice and crisp.

I believe that the Kawai is made with the same parts as the Boston (Steinway) in Japan. The only difference being the action.

Not bad value for money considering !

I'm very happy with mine and would recommend them to anyone.

I bought a new Yamaha recently (which I am delighted with) but did try out quite a few brands. But whilst investigating the ifs and buts I was led to believe that one of the mains reasons that the steinway is considered superior and costs far more is due to the build time. This manifests itself in a piano that has had time to acclimatise (i.e. the wood has had years to make its changes) and therefore will not then change when you buy. The cheaper brands do not get the benefit of this long process so they are still changing after you have bought them.

Hi

I always wanted a Yamaha becuase of its reputation, but when I played on various different models, they just did not feel right. It took me over a year to find the right piano for me and although it was not what I had initially wanted, I found a piano that suits the way I play. At the moment Ive got a Kemble Oxford and it has a really clear tone and light touch. When you find the right piano, you'll know.