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Hi Guys,
I've been looking at a lot of pianos lately and think I have it narrowed down to two. I can get a new C2 or a used 1993 C7 for close to the same price. The C7 is at a reputable Yamaha dealer and will have warranty. Any suggestions on which to get? Thanks.
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C7. The laws of physics are in favor of big pianos.
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C7! The sound from that size of a piano is a whole world apart than the modest C2. Not to mention the bragging rights...
Also, the C7 has already depreciated to a stable level. The new C2 will depreciate quicker during the early years of ownership.
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Totally agree with the other posters, get the C7, better control and tone.
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Yup, used C7 if you have the space. For sure.
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A 1993 vintage is a C7F which is a newer scale and a great piano,of course contingent on it's present condition.
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The C7 really is the only option. I wouldn't even really think about it anymore although I am sure your heart told you before you even posted this that you wanted the C7.
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C7 - with no doubt.
Be sure that the Yamaha tone is your preference. If so, the C7 performs it beautifully.
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I hate to be the lone dissenter...
So I won't! C7 for sure.
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C7, subject to condition/inspection.
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May we all agree? The C7. No second quessing. Just do it.
Dave Hulbert, RPT, PTG Owner, Hulbert Piano, LLC Wisconsin's Authorized Dealer for Seiler & Knabe PianosPreowned Steinway Sales & Restoration http//www.hulbertpiano.com
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The new C2 was going to speak up for himself, but the C7 beat him up and took his lunch money.
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Thanks guys for the input. I had a feeling you'd all say that. Now the next question, what do you think is a fair price? I'm negotiating with them today.
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C7 definitely, $20K or less hopefully for a used one from the mid-90's
Jack in TN
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C7 - I have a new C3 and I can't say enough good things about it, I absolutely love it.
Have fun!
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Wow, this must be the most harmonious single thread in PW history. No disagreement anywhere.
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C7 all the way  .... unless it has a broken plate. ![[Linked Image]](http://forums.zynga.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif) There's no comparing the C2 vs the C7, in my opinion. I'd probably pick a Baldwin Hamilton upright over a C2, but I'd have a tough time choosing between some C7s I've played and a non-C&A Steinway D, especially the older C7s that had the 20-note bass, not so much the newer ones with the 23-note bass.
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