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1) Upright. price. In 2007, any grand that I liked was quite a bit more. At the time, I thought I would get an upright to tide me over until I could afford a grand.

2) Petrof 131, with the large music desk.

3) New. I scouted the used market and could find nothing I liked. I happened upon the piano in a shop where it had sat for over a year. Ironically, if I bought the piano new today it would cost more than the grands I couldn't afford in 2007.

4) The Petrof sounded great in the shop and in my home. I went back three times to the shop over time to play different kinds of music.

5) I felt very fortunate with my purchase. Like many people, I live in a piano brand wasteland. I had played many Steinway and Yamaha grands, any of which I could not afford, but the European sound was new.

6) No regrets. I continue to sample pianos whenever I can. Still hung up on the idea that someday I get that grand. But, except for a few top tier grands, I've found nothing I would trade my piano for.

7) A 10.

8) The only two grands I have played and dreampt about were a rebuilt B from the 20's and a Bosendorfer 213 from the 80's.

When I finally get a grand, my Petrof will move into another room, not out the door.

One thing I would add from my experience, B & W. Coming to an acoustic, you will not necessarily have more fun with a grand than with an upright. Sure they look great, but get yourself a decent piano you like of whatever kind, and the music will take care of the rest.

Hi gutenberg, what is it about the Petrof you like so much? How would you describe the sound?

1) Grand, for the sound
2) Mason & Hamlin AA
3) New. After lots of searching, all the used grands I found just didn't sound very good. Even the restored Steinways. Obviously I'd prefer the price of a used one, but unfortunately I didn't find one.
4) In the huge showroom, it seems a little loud but was exciting to play. When I got it home in the smaller environment, it was even louder and harsher. After 20 minutes of playing it would make my ears hurt. I talked to the dealer about revoicing it but that would be an expensive gamble.
5) After 30 days trying it out I decided I couldn't keep it because I just couldn't get used to the sound. I exchanged it for a Brodmann P212 and couldn't be happier
6) Even though the Brodmann was bigger (7 ft vs 6'4) it wasn't as loud or harsh, and just sounded more pleasant. It also had the gloss finish rather than brushed, which I think looks better in a living room.
7) M&H: 3/10, Brodmann: 9/10
8) Steinway B (or D if it could fit)