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Yamaha C3
serial# xxxxxxx
What can you tell me?
Last edited by LadyChen; 03/08/13 10:38 AM. Reason: removed serial number
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Yamaha makes a fine piano. The "C" series is a very popular instrument. The C3 is a nice size too (6'+?).
Good luck, and keep us informed.
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Year 1979?
I would like to know where's the origin (ie is it from japanese grey market)
Is it a restored piano? If yes when and where was it restored (Ie china)
If its in good condition what is the price? Hire a independent technician to exam the piano for you before making the purchase.
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Two pedal or three? (If it is grey market, it is likely a two pedal, but not necessarily)
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According to the Yamaha lookup, it was made for the US market, ca. 1980.
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Thanks BDB. I'm excited about seeing this piano! I know the technician who has been servicing it, so I will definitely give him a call.
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I liked it.. I really liked it! haha.. more later..
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Ooo, LadyChen, it's exciting! Keep us posted.
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OK i took the plunge but I'm not celebrating until it's IN MY LIVING ROOM! (especially after hearing other's stories about not getting their pianos!)
The best part is the price is low enough that I can throw some more money at fixing it up -- new hammers, action, etc.
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Best of luck to you! As someone lusting after a baby grand (despite my affection for my Kawai UST-7 console) I envy you for the adventure you're starting on. Enjoy! Enjoy!
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Best of luck to you! As someone lusting after a baby grand (despite my affection for my Kawai UST-7 console) I envy you for the adventure you're starting on. Enjoy! Enjoy! Correction sir. Your Kawai is a studio. 
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According to the Yamaha lookup
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The best part is the price is low enough that I can throw some more money at fixing it up -- new hammers, action, etc.
Contact me if you like to have some recommendations: am connected everywhere in the West! best wishes, Norbert
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LadyChen,
Good luck with your piano. If Norbert is advising you on a Tech to choose, you should ask what guarantee he provides that you will be satisfied with the result. You should also ask if he gets a commission or reduced rates from the Tech's he promotes. I think that it is only fair and professional that all pertinent potential conflicts of interest are disclosed.
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Rich:
Oops! Of course the UST-7 is a studio. My bad.
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LadyChen, what was the price you got it for?
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10K. I honestly didn't think I'd ever find anything for under 25K that I would be happy with, so I'm thrilled, and happy to throw another 3-5K toward fixing this one up. However, for the time being, I'm going to start with some regulating and voicing and see how that goes. I suspect I'll be very happy with the sound after that, but just wondering how long 30-year old hammers will hold a voicing.
I do, however, need to do some seriously creative furniture arranging this week LOL!
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Congratulations, LadyChen!! Please do post some photos after you get it delivered.
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The delivery is scheduled for next week and I'm starting to get excited now! Now, if everyone could refrain from sharing their nightmare-piano-move stories until after next week, that would be awesome!
I'm now shopping for an area rug, and trying to figure out how I'm going to position the piano. Fun times!
I will definitely post photos.
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