My Journey with Steinway Pianos and what Makes Steinway so Special

I am Sonny Stancarone, the owner of Sonny's Pianos, and I have been a pre-owned Steinway and used piano dealer, selling pre-owned Steinways and other used name brand pianos throughout the United States and worldwide for the past thirty years. People find me by searching the following keywords: used Steinway piano deals in the U.S., where to buy a used Steinway grand piano, restored Steinway piano for sale, and how to choose a used Steinway piano.

I am currently moving into a larger home and I’m bringing in a beautiful art case Steinway Model A, made in 1905 and rebuilt in 1995. These art case Model As have always been a personal favorite of mine. In fact, many years ago I owned the famous Prince’s Love Piano, an art case Model A that I marketed all over the world.

Although I love all pianos because they are very healing and therapeutic, bringing much pleasure and joy into your home and your soul, the Steinway remains my personal favorite. The reason is simple — the sublime tone, the richness of the sound, and that unbelievable feeling you get when you play one. It’s like being in heaven. The pleasure, joy, and bliss that come from playing a Steinway is hard to compare to anything else.

My specialty is helping people find exactly the right Steinway for them — their dream Steinway, the one that matches their playing style, their home, and their soul. After thirty years matching the perfect pre-owned Steinway to the right person, I’ve learned that it’s not just about finding a piano… it’s about finding the piano that feels like it was meant for you.

I am always available to talk about buying pianos. My favorite thing in the world is chatting about pianos. I don’t feel like a salesman — I feel like a teacher. I love educating people about pianos in general and Steinways in particular. I’m always happy to answer your questions and help you learn what you need to know before you buy.