Andertons Music Reviews

At last I have purchased my new piano.  In November we down-sized our home and I was devastated that my Chappell Baby Grand had to go as it was far too large for the new house.  Now, thanks to all of the helpful advice I received from you, I have just taken delivery of a Yamaha CLP440.  It looks really smart, sounds and feels great.  I’ve only had it a couple of days but so far so good.  I’m enjoying it.

I purchased it from my local piano shop, Andertons in Guildford, as their price was ever so slightly lower than anywhere else – and they included a great pair of AKG K271 MKII head-phones, as well as the piano stool.  I can’t say I was impressed with their sales team, who, no doubt, being youngsters, they are far more interested in the vast range of guitars that they sell, so it was just as well I had read your advice and also looked around various other outlets.  My preference would have been to purchase through Sheargolds of Cobham, where the service is excellent, but unfortunately they no longer sell Yamaha but now specialise in Kawai.

The delivery was a cause for concern.  I had expected it to arrive with the shop’s delivery personnel, but in fact they used a courier who could only off-load from their van and leave it in the room where I wanted it.  Thankfully there were two guys, otherwise the box it which it came was so heavy that neither my husband nor I could have managed.  We then had to assemble the piano ourselves and call on our son to assist with getting it into its correct place.  We expected the piano to be delivered already assembled!

Anyway, it’s here and I’m sure I’ll be enjoying it for many years.

Thanks again for your advice.

Regards, Anita