Piano Advice

With over 30 years experience in the piano trade as piano technicians, specialising in the supply and servicing of quality new pianos - we can provide honest, technically-accurate piano information and advice.

Please take advantage of our piano advice and information pages to gain valuable knowledge about the piano industry and basic technical understanding of how pianos work, and what makes some pianos better than others.

If you require any further piano information or advice, please feel free to call or email - we are here to help.

Piano advice and help on buying an acoustic piano.

The oldest trick of the trade is to suggest a tired or used budget piano that was acquired for next to nothing in a part-exchange, as ideal for grade 2 or 3. It is as simple as this: a piano either works properly - consistently and reliably, at concert pitch, or it doesn't. Even to complete grade 1, the piano must work properly.

Essential Information and Advice

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"Bluthners have a soft and mellow tone." "Yamahas sound bright and clear."
However, whilst each piano may have its unique tonal character, the amount of tonal brilliance (bright-soft) is controlled by the skilled art of 'voicing'. The touch sensitivity and resistance can be adjusted too, by precision action regulation. We offer a unique service to ensure your new or nearly-new piano is set-up to your preference and for peak performance.

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How we make the right piano, your perfect piano

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