As one of North America’s largest piano retailers, we’re blessed to get to interact with piano shoppers looking for upright, grand and digital pianos face-to-face, every single day. As a result, we’ve been able to observe many of the common misconceptions a lot of people have with regard to upright vs grand pianos – specifically, […]
Kawai’s CA series has always stood at the front of the digital piano arena. Traditionally a series of 2 models, the Concert Artist series was expanded to 4 models with the release of the CA48 and CA58. Today, we’ll be checking out the update to the CA58 with the new Kawai CA59. Where the new […]
Easily one of the most common questions we get here at Merriam Pianos from digital piano shoppers is how long do digital pianos last? And that’s really not surprising since this is going to be a top question among consumers when shopping for just about anything, whether on Amazon or in a store. Like with […]
Kawai has an overflowing trophy case from all of the awards the CN series has won over the years. The Kawai CN29 was a massive seller over the past few years, but despite a relatively short production run, Kawai has already announced its replacement with the next-generation CN201. This will be our first look at […]
If you’re shopping for a piano and have either looked at piano bench reviews on Amazon or been to a piano showroom, you’ve probably noticed that there are lots of different types of wooden frame piano benches out there. If you’re wondering which one is the best piano bench for you, this article will provide […]
High-end all-in-one portable digital pianos have been increasing in popularity for quite some time now, and it’s pretty easy to see why. Top-of-the-line stage pianos are of course not getting anywhere, but the idea of a professional quality keyboard with built-in speakers, great sound, and weighted keys makes a lot of sense for a lot […]
If you’re considering a premium upright piano from Germany in the $20,000-$30,000 USD range, it’s quite likely that you’ve come across the C Bechstein A124, and for good reason – from the material selection to the precision of the craftsmanship, the A124 is without question one of the top upright pianos available in its class, […]
When it comes to Japanese upright pianos, there’s no question that the Kawai K-300 and Yamaha U1 absolutely dominate the conversation. That said, Boston has a very nice lineup of Japanese-built pianos as well, and Kawai has other great options available as well beyond the vaunted K-Series. In today’s article and companion video, we’ll be […]
There are a lot of ‘top 10’ lists, articles and videos out there when it comes to digital pianos. In fact, we’ve done a number of those here at Merriam Music. Today, we have something a little bit different for you with a new digital piano buying guide. How is this article going to be […]
Famed high-end German piano maker C. Bechstein offers a wider range of product offerings in terms of price than perhaps any other manufacturer. From the C. Bechstein Concert Series which are among the most elite pianos on Earth, to the new Zimmermann pianos available at an affordable price, built to compete with Japanese-made grands and […]