Make: Rippen
Made in: Frankeneng, Holland
Made by: Rippen
Rating: 50-65
Estimated Number In UK: 900
Year and serial number:
1948 �–– 7979
1952 �–– 11000
1968 �–– 105435
1979 �–– 166785
1988 �–– 203800
Rippen were an inovative firm. Most of the upright pianos in the UK are small mahogany and are renouned for their "floating soundboard" which is not glued to the body of the piano in the bass end, allowing for a more resonant tone. Rippen are also known for many grands made with aluminium cases.