Steinways usually have a rich tone that allows the pianist to achieve subtly different effects, or 'colors,' depending on subtle differences in how you touch the keys as you play.
A brand new one in Dallas I think is about $37,000. I too think the Schimmel is brighter and would like to add a player to it so it's more than just furniture. I don't know the list on the 6'3" Schimmel but the one I'm looking at I believe is about 2 years old and I can get it in the mid 20's. If it weren't, I would probably have a 9' Bechstein. It's all a matter of taste and preference and of course budget is usually an issue. I'm very happy with it, holds a tuning beautifully, it is brighter than the Steinway but I like that. I ended up buying mine here in Colorado for $40k, off a list of $47k and they gave me another $7k for a 10 year old Weber 6' grand.
The Schimmel in NY listed for $54,000 and he made me an offer of $49,000. I found a rebuilt Steinway B in New York that I fell in love with but they wanted almost as much for it as a new one. I live in Denver but travel quite a bit and visited stores in several locations. I played several Steinway Bs, loved some, didn't others. Not only are Schimmels less expensive to begin with, you can also deal more on a Schimmel. I haven't seen you mention exactly how much you're looking to spend. (Those salesmen who are bending over backwards trying to give you reasons to buy the much more expensive piano might have their larger commission in mind rather than your best interest.) It sounds as if your taste will allow you to save money. Of course other people like the Steinway action better than the Renner. Incidentally your Schimmel has a Renner action which many consider superior to the Steinway accelerated action. It takes time and patience to train your ear to begin to hear and appreciate such subtle effects-and most people never do-and some people finally hear them and then wonder what all the fuss is about. That is why classical pianists love Steinways. Schimmels usually produce an extremely clear tone that is super-easy to understand and appreciate. Schimmels are great pianos in their own right, with first-class components and plenty of flexibility in how they can be voiced and regulated. If anything, the Schimmel is probably past the uncomfortable "breaking-in" stage (squeaks, rattles, stuck keys) that new piano owners routinely must endure. With respect to age, you have two peas in a pod. Two years is such a tiny blink in the life of high-class pianos that it makes no difference. Otherwise you are wasting the dough and are likely to experience buyers' remorse. Spending all that money can be justified only if you can easily identify a much richer sound and greater possibilities for expression in the Steinway. If you are having trouble deciding which piano you like better, then without a doubt the Schimmel is the better choice for you.
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