Buying a Used Piano in Denver: What to Look For

A used piano can be a great buy

A well-built older piano that's been cared for can outperform a cheap new one and last for decades. But condition varies enormously, and the most important problems are hidden inside the case — which is why an inspection before you buy pays for itself.

What to check (or have checked)

• Pitch and tuning stability — has it been maintained, or is it far below A-440?
• The pinblock and tuning pins — can it actually hold a tuning?
• The soundboard and bridges — any cracks or separations?
• The action — even, responsive touch, or worn and sluggish?
• Strings, hammers, and dampers — wear, rust, or grooving.
• The environment it lived in — a dry, stable home is a good sign in Colorado.

Get an inspection before you commit

We inspect used pianos for Denver-area buyers and give you an honest verdict on condition, what it will need, and what it's worth — so you can negotiate or walk away with confidence. It's a small cost against a purchase you'll keep for years.