Blüthner is one of the great names of the piano, made in Leipzig since 1853 and famous for the extra sympathetic string that gives its treble a soft shimmer. It ranks alongside Steinway and Bösendorfer. We are Yamaha specialists, not a Blüthner dealer, so the guides below are honest and independent, covering the models, the prices, buying advice, and how a Blüthner compares with a Yamaha.
Models
Blüthner Models
Blüthner Pianos
Blüthner pianos: the great Leipzig maker since 1853, top-tier alongside Steinway, famous for the extra sympathetic string that gives its treble a soft shimmer.
Blüthner Grand Pianos
Blüthner grand pianos: among the finest made, hand-built in Leipzig, with the warm, shimmering aliquot tone. The range, prices, and a Yamaha alternative.
Blüthner Upright Pianos
Blüthner upright pianos: hand-built in Leipzig with the same warm, singing tone as the grands. Who they suit, what they cost, and a cheaper Yamaha alternative.
Prices
Blüthner Piano Prices
What Blüthner pianos cost, new and used: top-tier prices alongside Steinway and Bösendorfer, strong resale, and a far cheaper Yamaha alternative.
Buying Guide
Are Blüthner Pianos Good?
Are Blüthner pianos good? Yes, among the finest in the world, warm and singing with the shimmering aliquot treble. The honest picture on price and rarity.
Buying a Used Blüthner
An honest guide to buying a used Blüthner: what sets the value, checking the aliquot strings, what to pay, and a far cheaper Yamaha alternative.
Comparisons
Blüthner vs Yamaha
Blüthner or Yamaha? Top-tier German heritage and the shimmering aliquot tone against outstanding Japanese value, compared on tone and price.
History
The History of Blüthner
The story of Blüthner, from Julius Blüthner’s 1853 Leipzig workshop and the 1873 aliquot patent to a top-tier maker still family-owned today.