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Restored vs New Piano: 5-Year Cost Comparison
Published: 5/29/2026 10:09:36 PM Clicked: 111
When buying a piano in Singapore, consumers often hesitate between restoring an old piano and purchasing a new one. Looking at total cost over a five-year usage period, the difference may be smaller than expected.
Take a 20-year-old Yamaha U1 upright piano as an example. Restoration costs approximately 2,000 to 3,000 SGD, including hammer replacement, key bushing felt replacement, full action regulation, voicing, and two fine tunings. After restoration, the piano achieves about 80% to 90% of new-piano performance. Over five years of normal use, only two regular tunings per year are needed (approximately 100 SGD each), totaling about 1,000 SGD in tuning costs. The five-year total cost is approximately 3,000 to 4,000 SGD.
Buying a brand-new Yamaha U1 currently costs between 9,000 and 11,000 SGD in Singapore. A new piano remains relatively stable for the first two years but still requires two tunings per year, also totaling about 1,000 SGD over five years. The five-year total cost is approximately 10,000 to 12,000 SGD. Additionally, a new piano undergoes a noticeable tonal "opening-up" process in the first three years, and some users may find the initial tone too bright.
From a cost perspective, a restored piano saves about 60% to 70% compared to a new piano. However, restored pianos have limitations: external scratches or aged lacquer may not be fully repairable; the soundboard's acoustic performance cannot be restored to brand-new condition; and restored pianos come with no factory warranty, only limited coverage from the restorer.
For budget-conscious families primarily using the piano for daily practice, a restored piano offers excellent value. For buyers seeking perfect appearance and factory warranty, a new piano remains the more reassuring choice.
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