Do pianos lose their value?

Pianos typically depreciate to 78% of their value in the first year alone. After this, you can see it slowly continues to decline for 20 years, reaching its final number of 40% of its original value. As you can see, after the first couple of years, pianos will depreciate by about 5% per year.

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Buying a piano is an exciting feeling as you are not only purchasing a musical instrument but also, potentially a staple for your home. Today we’re going to analyze whether or not pianos depreciate once you purchase them & also provide some percentages. In short, yes, pianos do depreciate over time, how much they depreciate is determined by brand/demand for it, the overall piano market, and the condition. Note: There are rare cases in which your piano can actually appreciate over time, and we will get to that later in the article. One of the main reasons I wanted to write this article is to educate buyers on what they can expect if they’re buying a used piano or if they’re buying a new piano.

What Makes Pianos Depreciate?

Here is a quick video that breaks down depreciation from an accounting perspective. If you’re curious as to why your piano depreciates, it’s very similar to buying a car off a dealer lot. Piano dealers, just like car dealers, need to turn a profit. Everyone knows that as soon as they drive the car off the lot, it’s going to depreciate. This is very similar with pianos. With this being said, you can still resell your piano to a buyer for a similar price if it was taken care of. Here is a list of factors that will cause your piano to depreciate. I’ve labeled it with numbers to mark the importance of each.

Brand/model of piano Overall condition Overall market Age

*Selling a piano to a dealer is never going to amount to anything close to what you paid, it’s more of a convenience thing as they will come and pick it up for free and perform the necessary maintenance. Now that we have an idea for why pianos depreciate over time, let’s take a look at just how much below. Note: Used pianos depreciate much faster than newer pianos. This is typically because they are usually in much worse condition.

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How Much Do Pianos Depreciate? This table below shows how much the piano is worth from its original price on average. These are approximations that assume certain wear & tear over time. 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years 78% 75% 70% 65% 55% 50% 40% Piano Depreciation Guide Pianos typically depreciate to 78% of their value in the first year alone. After this, you can see it slowly continues to decline for 20 years, reaching its final number of 40% of its original value. As you can see, after the first couple of years, pianos will depreciate by about 5% per year. Remember, the more wear & tear on your piano, the more it depreciates. With this being said, there are some things you can do to slow the depreciation. Because pianos are often very heavy, used pianos are sometimes given away for free. If you’re someone looking for a used upright piano, be sure to check Facebook marketplace and other avenues. Another thing to remember is that a piano that has depreciated to $1,000 in value, is usually not going to sell for that. This is because there will most likely need to be tuning and inspection to ensure none of the hammers or strings are damaged. Moving pianos is also not cheap and it usually drives the price down.

Which Pianos Depreciate The Most?

Like most things, more expensive pianos typically do not depreciate as fast as cheaper ones. On average, upright pianos will depreciate the most in value. I was actually given a Story & Clark upright piano for free years ago & in all honesty, it worked great. So why did I get it for free? Well, it was over 30 years old, weighed over 800 pounds, & it needed a tuning. Older upright pianos are often worth little to nothing and people who are moving, usually will look to just give them away if they’re no longer playing them.

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Which Pianos Hold Value The Most Or Appreciate?

Grand pianos typically hold value the most. This is mainly because they are so expensive that they are considered a valuable asset. Steinway pianos are generally the most expensive and they tend to hold their value the most.

Do Digital Pianos Depreciate?

Even the best digital pianos absolutely depreciate. This is mainly due to the fact that newer models come out which replace them with more features & usually improvements. With this being said, this leaves an opening for buyers to search for used digital pianos. As long as the instrument isn’t damaged and it has been taken care of, this route can be very effective for buyers. You can save hundreds of dollars by buying something that is only a couple of years old.

Proper Maintenance

Pianos that are taken care of drastically hold value more than ones that are neglected. If you own a piano, you need to make sure you are tuning it as needed, preventing cats or other pets from damaging it, and keeping it in a good climate-controlled environment. If you are taking good care of your piano & cleaning it, this will only benefit you in the long run. It will also look nicer, making your property look nicer as well.

Wrapping Up

I hope this guide helped you understand piano depreciation and answer all of your questions. If it didn’t, leave a comment below and I will get back to you with answers.

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