A NOTE ABOUT PIANO SIZES--In our
piano descriptions, we indicate the length of a piano if it is a
grand, and the height if it is an upright. Upright pianos are
defined not only by their height, but also by the kind of action
they have. Old pianos labeled "upright grand" or "cabinet grand" are
really just uprights. The size of a piano is probably the single
most important factor influencing its tonal quality. The longer
strings in the bass and tenor sections of larger grands and uprights
have a richer, deeper tone that is more pleasing to the listener.
Larger pianos also tend to have better quality actions and
cabinets. The following list of piano sizes is organized from
those with the richest, deepest tone to those producing a lighter,
"thinner" tone"--
