I've got a PC who is statting out a new NPC who appeared in our Kingmaker game. He wants her to be a piano maker but we aren't really sure where to start on pricing one. The only guidance from the SRD is "larger instruments such as a cello or piano are of course larger and more expensive". I could try researching prices and getting really in depth with it myself, but I thought I'd try to tap the collective wisdom of the Paizo boards first (plus I'm running late for work).
Anyone have any thoughts on how to price something like this? If it matters, I'm assuming he's thinking more of a grand piano than a different style. Thanks, guys!
I would say a clavier of some kind would be more appropriate in most fantasy settings, maybe virginals or something. Early keyboards were small, portable instruments that could be placed on a tabletop to be played. The colossal piece of furniture we call to mind, the iconic Steinway concert grand on the stage at Carnegie Hall, had to wait for technical innovations in the 19th century (and developments in musical thought and practice).
I would say a clavier of some kind would be more appropriate in most fantasy settings, maybe virginals or something. Early keyboards were small, portable instruments that could be placed on a tabletop to be played. The colossal piece of furniture we call to mind, the iconic Steinway concert grand on the stage at Carnegie Hall, had to wait for technical innovations in the 19th century (and developments in musical thought and practice).
Yeah, but they also didn't have Wizardelves back then.
A grand piano might cost $7500. If we say that 1gp = $100, that's 75gp. Maybe 50gp for non-masterwork or 150gp for masterwork?