
In most instances, service or repair works do not make any sense with those grand pianos. For this reason, these grand pianos should not be used for beginners and piano students. Such musical instruments are not suitable for a serious piano education. That means, instruments containing a Viennese−style action are older than 90 years by now. Why should you refrain from instruments with a Viennese−style action? The last instruments constructed like this were built in Austria around 1920. You can see a picture of the cross−section of a Viennese−style action under the menu item “Technical Information”. The arrows show you the damping and the fulcrum of the hammer handles which mark this difference. The pictures above show how you can detect a Viennese-action. This old grand piano often works with a Viennese−style action. Sell your piano to us! In order for our staff to adequately assess your piano, we ask that all information fields be completed.Continually old instruments show at antiques dealers or inheritances. Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai, Baldwin, Mason & Hamlin, Bosendorfer, Bechstein, Bluthner, Schimmel, Seiler, Knabe, Kimball, Petrof, Wurlitzer, and Others! We will notify you soon if your piano is one we are interested in. If you or anyone you know is interested in selling a piano, please complete the form below.Also, we don't purchase old upright pianos or square grands. PLEASE NOTE: As we typically receive more 30+ year old pianos on trade as we can find homes for, we don't actively purchase these outright. We do accept trade-ins, have nationwide pickup available, and will pay top dollar for quality used grand, spinet, console and studio pianos.Our primary interest is in "late model" pianos (25 years old or newer) in nice condition. In the interest of providing our future customers with pianos they will love, we do not purchase pianos that have been in homes with strong odors (smoking, pets, etc). We are always looking for quality used instruments to replenish our stock.If you need to sell a piano, we want to hear from you! Mid-America Piano has earned a reputation for having the best variety of clean, previously-loved, "low mileage" pianos in the Midwest.
