W. Hoffmann pianos are a new affordable line made completely in Europe by Bechstein, the famous German piano maker. The “W. Hoffmann” is not to be confused with the piano with a similar name that is made in China. Larry Fine’s ‘Piano Buyer Guide’ rates the ‘W. Hoffmann’ in a performance grade, which is higher than the popular Japanese piano makers – but available at lower price. Uprights from $10,998 and Grands from $28,888