Buying a Used Petrof

A used Petrof can be excellent value, a hand-built European piano for sensible money. Here is how to buy one well. We are Yamaha specialists, not a Petrof dealer, so this is honest guidance.

What to check

As with any used piano, condition matters more than the name. Check the action, the hammers, tuning stability and the case, and whether it has been rebuilt and with what. Have one seen by an independent technician before you buy.

Age and model

The serial number and model date the piano. The grands run from the smaller Standard series up to the Master series and the concert Mistral; the uprights from around 118cm up to the tall models. See our models guide.

What to pay, and the comparison

Petrofs are less common in the UK, so prices vary, but they can be very good value. Our price guide has more. Before you buy, hear a reconditioned Japanese Yamaha of similar money alongside, which is brighter and holds its value strongly. See Yamaha pianos for sale.