Where to Find a Baby Grand Piano for Sale (2025 Guide)

Look first to specialty piano dealers for new and professionally rebuilt baby grands, then local classifieds and online marketplaces for used options. Always play and inspect instruments in person when possible, bring a Registered Piano Technician for a pre-purchase check, and arrange specialty movers with insurance for delivery. Prioritize condition and maintenance history over brand name.

Why a baby grand?

A baby grand piano offers the richer tone and responsive action of a grand in a smaller footprint. Musicians buy them for home practice, teaching, or performance in small venues. Before you search, decide whether you want new, used, rebuilt, or a particular brand.

Where to look

Specialty piano dealers

Start with dealers that focus on pianos. They typically carry new models from makers such as Steinway & Sons, Yamaha, Kawai, Bösendorfer, and Fazioli, and they often sell professionally rebuilt used instruments. Dealers can offer on-site inspection, warranties, and delivery options.

Local listings and classifieds

Local classifieds still work well because moving a piano is costly and sellers usually prefer nearby buyers. Check Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and community boards for "baby grand piano for sale." You can sometimes find well-cared-for instruments from private owners or small studios.

Online marketplaces and piano sites

Expand your search with sites that list musical instruments: eBay, Reverb, PianoMart, and PianoBuyer. Dealers also post inventory on their websites. When buying from a distance, confirm transport logistics, insurance, and return or escrow policies before committing.

Inspect before you buy

Always play the piano in person if possible. Listen for evenness of tone, test the action across registers, and check for visible issues: soundboard cracks, bridge separations, loose pins, and severe key wear. Ask for the serial number and the instrument's maintenance history, including recent tunings.

Bring a qualified technician for a pre-purchase inspection. A Registered Piano Technician (RPT) from the Piano Technicians Guild can assess structural and mechanical condition, estimate repair needs, and advise on overall value.

If you buy new, ask about manufacturer and dealer warranties and what maintenance the warranty covers. If you buy used from a dealer, ask whether the instrument was rebuilt and whether the dealer guarantees the work.

Delivery and installation

Moving a baby grand requires a specialty mover. Stairs, tight corners, and climate changes affect cost and the risk to the instrument. Confirm that the mover is insured, uses proper equipment, and provides climate-controlled transport when appropriate. Agree on where the piano will sit and whether the mover will place it on casters or a rug to protect floors.

Final tips

Research brands and models before you visit, but judge each instrument on its condition and sound rather than name alone. Factor in tuning and climate control (a humidifier or dehumidifier system) as ongoing costs. Take your time, compare local dealers and private sellers, and use a technician's report to guide the final decision.