Picking the right piano brand can be tricky sometimes. The seasoned pianist knows which one suits them and fulfills their musical needs, but for those of us just starting out, it can sometimes be difficult to know which one to pick. This blog post maps out the basics of each: Their country of origin and the date the company was established. For beginners, this can be pretty important information. The longer the company has been making pianos, the more experience they have doing it. The country of origin can have slight differences in design, sound, and durability. Only the most major piano companies are going to be listed here, but keep in mind that there are thousands of other ones.
Steinway & Sons
Established in 1853 by Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg in Germany
Yamaha
Established in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha in Japan
Kawaii
Established in 1927 by Koichi Kawai in Japan
Baldwin
Established in 1857 in The United States
Bösendorfer
Established in 1828 by Ignaz Bösendorfer in Austria
Fazioli
Established in 2007 by Paolo Fazioli in Italy
Bechstein
Established in 1853 by Carl Bechstein in Germany
Mason & Hamlin
Established in 1854 by Henry Mason in The United States
Borgato
Established in 1991 by Luigi Borgato in Italy
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