Is it better to bring a piano from the usa? or easier to buy one at the DR? I will be living in Sosua .
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Not that you asked, but... If not kept in a climate controlled room, a "real" (wood body) piano may suffer with the local humidity. You may want to consider a digital piano.
... J-D.
... J-D.
Seconding what JD says...
As a musician, I have two observations...
First the climate is indeed challenging to wooden instruments....
Second, shipping costs to the DR are steep. If it doesn't fit in a suitcase, or as carry on luggage, I'd rather not take the chance or absorb the financial hit.
A good, natural feeling digital is probably your best bet.
As a musician, I have two observations...
First the climate is indeed challenging to wooden instruments....
Second, shipping costs to the DR are steep. If it doesn't fit in a suitcase, or as carry on luggage, I'd rather not take the chance or absorb the financial hit.
A good, natural feeling digital is probably your best bet.
I imported in my container a Baldwin Grand Piano to Sosua. Since I have residencia, I was barely taxed for it as it came under household goods. Prior to leaving Canada, and a dryer climate, I checked with the Baldwin Piano store with regards to the increase in humidity.
The expert there said, going from a dry climate to a humid climate will pose no problems, however, he said if I should move back to a dry climate it can NEVER go back. It has sat now in one place from the time it was uncrated 8 months ago and I'm truly shocked that it has stayed in tune.............since it was moved in Canada.
The expert there said, going from a dry climate to a humid climate will pose no problems, however, he said if I should move back to a dry climate it can NEVER go back. It has sat now in one place from the time it was uncrated 8 months ago and I'm truly shocked that it has stayed in tune.............since it was moved in Canada.
This makes perfect sense.
I have seen the results of the opposite, going from humid to dry and it's almost guaranteed to bust up the wood.
Does this person speak English? I am currently in the US and would like to call him to find out what pianos they sell (brands and types) and the cost before getting rid of my baby grand here and opting for purchasing one in the DR.
Also do they sell electronic keyboards? That, too, might be an option for me.
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Lindsey
nothing againts digital ,but i'll take my chances with a classic one any time !! even in a humide climat.Materials stored for a longer period of time should be better adapt for a good tune up .
With all the above comments, I am now debating on whether to buy a digital keyboard or a classic piano. I would be interested in hearing comments from those who have a classic piano concerning the observed effects on your piano of the humidity of the DR. Do all the warnings really play out? What have your experiences been? Or are the warnings hypothetical?
And, for you digital enthusiasts, how has our variable electricity affected your keyboard? And, when you needed repairs, how did that go?
I appreciate hearing your experiences.
Thanks-
Lindsey
And, for you digital enthusiasts, how has our variable electricity affected your keyboard? And, when you needed repairs, how did that go?
I appreciate hearing your experiences.
Thanks-
Lindsey
after some research in the USA, they adviced me to set a "damp chaser" 25wats heating element in the bottom of the piano to remove the humidity out.It has to be set properly by a professional in the buttom of the piano.Set in the wrong spot/way will destroy the piano!
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I received the same advice. Having had some bad experience with workmanship in the DR, I am reluctant to have someone place a "damp chaser" in a new piano I would buy.
Thus, after receiving several PM's with good advice, I think I have opted for an electronic keyboard with weighted keys.
I plan on buying it in the US and having it shipped down along with a stand and amp. I am a bit apprehensive about the final costs of shipping and duties, but I am going to take my chances.
After the transaction is complete and I receive the goods, I will report on final costs as they compare with purchasing in the DR.
I received the same advice. Having had some bad experience with workmanship in the DR, I am reluctant to have someone place a "damp chaser" in a new piano I would buy.
Thus, after receiving several PM's with good advice, I think I have opted for an electronic keyboard with weighted keys.
I plan on buying it in the US and having it shipped down along with a stand and amp. I am a bit apprehensive about the final costs of shipping and duties, but I am going to take my chances.
After the transaction is complete and I receive the goods, I will report on final costs as they compare with purchasing in the DR.
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