I'm interested to buy a reconditioned upright (something like Yamaha U1 or U3). But I'm concerned whether it makes sense to buy one now since I live in an apartment.
I usually practice at night with my Yamaha P45, but because it's a digital piano, it's not an issue, just lower the volume.
On reddit I see a lot of people say it's a bad idea. But I want to ask here instead of because I know reddit is US demographic, and over there their apartment tend to use plasterboard.
I live in apartment with concrete walls (can't even use nails, need to use rotary hammer just to hang a picture lol), so maybe it's doable?

As to why I'm upgrading, I just want to splurge to a better piano with better action as I plan to play more classical music (like Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, etc).
I looked at the price of better digital pianos (like Yamaha CLP725-CLP745), but it's way more expensive that I can just buy a used upright with the same amount of money.

This post has been edited by imnotabot: Jul 12 2023, 03:29 PM

I think it is doable, if u close all your window, draw your curtains and hav your piano stand on high density eva foam pad (the one used for gym floor)

Why don't you max volume your digital piano and try?

If you are going to play at night, depends on the time. Be respectful on the time like don't do it over 9-10pm. There's digital piano like Yamaha clp series got all the good touch keys. And u can adjust the volume. Can use earphone plug into it. Acoustic Piano can be quite loud depending how hard u press or the type of songs. If u play good music I am sure your neighbor will enjoy it.

change my daughter piano from eletric to upright. the different way 1000% better. term of sound produce.

for loudness, the top cover lid can be close to much deeper sound or open for wide area .. my kids love it close.. depend.

yes, close door and windows can help silent abit .. but such strong keystroke can still heard at my living area.

at my condo, there another house play piano to. yes can heard. but not that distrubing.

Should I look for a piano that have the practice pedal? I notice some only have 2 pedals. Would that help as well?

Yeah that's my concern. Due to my circumstances (full time job, have kids), I usually practice 11pm onwards haha. I though about upgrading to better digital piano like CLP series, but they cost almost RM8k upwards new, while recond Yamaha U1/U3 cost less than that.