Used Samick Pianos: Value, Models & What to Know
Samick started in Seoul in 1958 and became one of the world's biggest piano makers, building instruments under its own name and for many others (Kohler & Campbell, Pramberger, Seiler, and various dealer house brands). Since the 1990s production has moved from Korea to Indonesia, and Samick now also owns Seiler of Germany.
On the used market Samick is a value brand: a step below Yamaha and Kawai in refinement and resale, but a reliable, modern instrument at a beginner-friendly price. The Korean-built grands of the 1980s–90s in particular can be strong buys when they have been maintained.
What Samick pianos are worth in 2026
Median asking
$4,672
Lowest
$999
Highest
$11,995
Live asking prices from 48 priced Samick listings on US Piano Connection right now, refreshed hourly. Dealer asking prices include prep work, warranty, and delivery; a private sale realistically brings 60–70% of the median for an ordinary example in good condition. The model ranges below narrow that down.
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What Samick is known for
- Huge production volume — one of the most common Asian-built pianos in American homes
- Kohler & Campbell, Pramberger, and many house brands built by Samick
- Solid, affordable baby grands (SG-150, SG-155, SIG-50) that fill a living room without breaking the bank
- Ownership of Seiler (Germany) and its premium lines
Popular used Samickmodels & prices
Samick uprights (42"–52")
$1,000–$4,000 usedFrom console-size home pianos to 52" professional uprights. Consistent and easy to service; tone is straightforward rather than colorful.
Samick SG-150 / SG-155 / SIG-50 baby grands
$3,000–$7,000 used5'–5'1" grands from the 1980s–2000s. The most common used Samick grand; a big-cabinet upgrade from a console at modest cost.
Samick SG-172 / SG-185 / SIG-61 grands
$5,000–$12,000 used5'7"–6'1" instruments with more bass and sustain. Sometimes carry Pramberger design upgrades; worth seeking out.
Ranges are typical asking prices for privately sold and dealer-restored instruments in the U.S.; condition, age, and restoration quality move prices substantially.
Samick pianos for sale now
DealerGood Deal1990 Samick JS115
Portland, OR
Upright
Portland Piano Company
Nationwide Delivery Available
$2,316
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Samick SG-150C
Dallas, TX
Upright · Excellent condition
Nationwide Delivery Available
$8,000
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Samick SU143
Milwaukee, WI
Upright · Good condition
$1,000
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DealerSamick SG-161
San Antonio, TX
Baby grand · Good condition
Alamo Music Center
Nationwide Delivery Available
$5,999
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DealerGood Deal1993 Samick SG-140AF
Meridian, ID
Baby grand
Dunkley Music
Nationwide Delivery Available
$3,395
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DealerFair Deal1996 Samick SU108
Raleigh, NC
Upright · Used condition
Maus Piano
Nationwide Delivery Available
$2,495
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DealerSamick SU-343F (Pre-Owned)
Tallahassee, FL
Upright
Jim's Pianos
Nationwide Delivery Available
$3,295
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DealerGood Deal1978 Samick S-105
Melbourne, FL
Upright
Atlantic Music Center
Nationwide Delivery Available
$1,960
View detailsSamick SDP45
Tampa, FL
Digital
Piano Distributors
Nationwide Delivery Available
$999
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DealerGood Deal1980 Samick SIG-50 (5'0")
Fresno, CA
Baby grand · Used condition
Gottschalk Piano
Nationwide Delivery Available
$3,988
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DealerFair Deal1995 Samick SG-155
Mesa, AZ
Baby grand
Stilwell Pianos
Nationwide Delivery Available
$5,390
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Dealer1986 Samick SG-172
San Antonio, TX
Grand · Good condition
Alamo Music Center
Nationwide Delivery Available
$6,999
View detailsBuying a used Samick: what to check
- Check the country of origin on the plate or serial: Korean-built (pre-2000) examples are generally preferred over early Indonesian production
- Play the middle register for evenness — action regulation on budget pianos tends to drift after 20 years
- Hammer felt on Samicks is often hard; ask the seller when it was last voiced
- Compare against a same-size used Kawai or Yamaha; if the price gap is small, the Japanese piano usually resells better
Frequently asked questions
How much is a used Samick piano worth?
Used Samick uprights typically sell for $1,000–$4,000 and grands for $3,000–$12,000 depending on size and age.
Are Samick pianos good?
They are good value entry and mid-level pianos. Samick built reliable instruments in volume; they lack the refinement and resale strength of Yamaha or Kawai but cost noticeably less.
Where are Samick pianos made?
Originally in South Korea; since the late 1990s most production has been in Indonesia. Samick also owns Seiler, whose top models are still built in Germany.
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