Buying a second-hand piano comes with a wealth of benefits, such as the opportunity to upgrade more frequently and the ability to access more affordable instruments.
Because of this, opting for a used one is a cost-effective way to purchase valuable pianos with the same high-quality and condition for a fraction of the price.
If you want to learn more about the value of used pianos, check out our blog.
How much will a pre-owned piano cost?
The cost of a pre-owned piano can vary depending on the make, model, and condition of the instrument.
However, you can often expect to pay 40-60% less than first-hand, without compromising on luxury, character, and quality.
Plus, your second-hand piano will depreciate in value more slowly than a brand new model, perfect if you come to sell your piano in the future.
For more specific prices, browse our collection today.
What is the best second-hand piano to buy?
Yamaha, Bösendorfer, and Kawai are renowned for their consistently superlative sound quality and durable craftsmanship – making them an excellent choice for a second-hand investment.
However, to find your perfect match, we recommend visiting our showroom. Here, you can try out a variety of our first and second-hand pianos, alongside receiving bespoke, expert advice.
Or, you can get in touch with our specialists for more information that’s personalised to your requirements.
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Now Open Again
Now that the most recent lockdown has ended, we are pleased to announce that Richard Lawson Pianos is fully reopen again! That means that you can once again visit our magnificent showroom and view our vast selection of instruments. We have full social-distancing measures in place for everyone’s safety, and have hand-washing and sanitizing facilities in-store. To find out more information, or to make an appointment with us, please give us a call on 01923 720974.
Colin was a delight to deal with. We purchased our… read more first piano (an electric one) from Richard Lawson a few years ago when the children started learning. We now have bought an upright acoustic one. All the way from the guidance and to delivery, they have been great! We will be back I’m sure! I highly recommend them! Thank you Colin :-)
This week I was thrilled to have upgraded my Yamaha… read more G5 ( previously bought from Richard Lawson Pianos years ago!)…to a Yamaha C3X model. Was able to try out a wide selection of comparable pianos before choosing the C3X. The sales manager was very knowledgeable and helpful me understand some of the technical differences between pianos within my price range. I was left alone to try the pianos in my own time. Delivery and set up went smoothly within 2 days of purchase.
Purchased a U1 through Richard Lawson pianos and Colin… read more was fantastic and allowed us time to find our perfect instrument. Delivery was swift and smooth and we are very happy with our purchased. Would definitely recommend this place
The advice we received from Colin was thorough and… read more he quickly understood our requirements and helped steer us in the right direction for our new piano. Delivery was quick and well organised. We thoroughly recommend Richard Lawson pianos to assist finding the right instrument. Thank you!
Good selection of pianos. Colin was professional and… read more honest with his recommendations whilst selecting the piano . All our enquiries were answered promptly .The service right from selecting to delievery of the piano was excellent and hassle free.
Colin was extremely knowledgeable and patient, helping… read more us to find the perfect Yamaha for our home. He answered our millions of questions, and got everything sorted very quickly once we’d chosen the piano - even on a Sunday! We were thrilled with the whole service and would definitely recommend this showroom
We recently bought a Kawai GL10 ATX4 Silent Grand Piano… read more from Richard Lawson Pianos. From our first visit to the showroom to delivery, everything went incredibly smoothly and we had our piano in less than a week. Colin is exceptionally knowledgeable and really helped us make the decision about which piano would most suit us. It was also the best price we could find. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
We were delighted with the very professional service… read more we received yesterday when the team moved a piano for us. They were smart, friendly, on time and very efficient and it was a pleasure to deal with them.
Great selection of pianos. Knowledgeable, friendly… read more and professional staff. Had the opportunity to play many pianos to help make my decision, with no pressure. Piano was delivered within a week by skilled piano movers.
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