Seiler is a wonderfully made piano; it may be a solid cabinet rather than veneered, which is good for schools where you might like to avoid the veneer being peeled off by the children. The action is Renner [Germany], the hammers are Able [Germany] hammers. Both makes of parts are respected. Most top manufacturers are […]
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We select the best Bechstein pianos from the 1885-1920 period. For a full list of stock please see www.robertspianos.com/pianos-for-sale for a stocklist. Differences in touch come from small changes. Small changes (measured in millimeters) when applied to all the keys give responsive, accurate touch to the pianist. After several years of playing, most pianos need […]
128cm high vs Yamaha YUS 131cm Sloping music stand on the Yamaha to let the sound out slighly from the front, giving the acoustic impression of a grand piano. The first difference to note is the Yamaha has an opening in the music desk which allows a portion of the sound of the piano […]
Assesment of Bluthner style 4 grand piano that came into stock This Bluthner came with a quiet time mechanism silent playing system. Which enables late night practice. This Quiet time is the best silent system available. However, silent systems do impeed pianisimo playing. Some fading on the casework devalues the piano which we can remove [...]
Most pianos may not see too many Seiler pianos in their day to day playing as they are less common than other German makes such as Steinway, Bösendorfer, Bechstein, or Japanese made pianos. such as Yamaha and Kawai. They are in the German tier of top quality made pianos available. We try and promote these [...]
A brief video of a piano in stock, a 1924 Bosendorfer grand piano in mahogany. Replaced ivories with synthetic ivory keys. Due to high demand in black pianos, we would normally re-finish the piano in black polyester, however, we are keeping this one in its current finish to keep the sale price low. Full French polish can also […]
We prefer this to the new 161 with the LED light. We aren’t sure the fixed LED light is a good idea in the long term. We are yet to get response on the maintenance of the LED lights, if it should wear. We prefer to have them non-fixed and placed separately. We have a […]
A view of some of our grand pianos in stock 27th April 2017. Including: Steinway, Bluthner, Bechstein, Yamaha, Feurich grand pianos. Click here to see our current stock!
A Steinway grand piano with a difference. Marcus explores the unique case of this Steinway model O grand piano. The desk can be closed with the music stand up, so that the piano is slightly quieter. However, this partially closed desk, partially fades if placed in sunlight. The piano is from 1907, and was fully restored in […]
Marcus reviews the difference between a 6’7″ Bechstein model V that has been fully restored and a Bechstein model B which was reconditioned in our workshop. As described in the video, key components are the tuning pin tightness, this is a major sign of humidity wear, and loose rollers, a vital part of the grand piano mechanism on […]
As Marcus discusses, both pianos are designed to the highest standard. It is difficult to say which piano is better. The more modern Shigeru Kawai is likely to have a ‘slightly’ more sensitive touch. Whilst the Steinway model O is a matured instrument, especially the soundboard. Which we have yet to replace, but repair. So as to preserve […]
Marcus discusses the difference between a Steinway model O and a Steinway model M, both fully restored from similar periods. The Steinway model O is from 1922 whilst the model M is from 1929. A close and similar period of Steinway manufacture. We would like to add that these pianos come with a 10 year guarantee for faults […]
These top quality pianos are similar in length, 211-212 centimeters long. Marcus compares them in this video. A fully restored Steinway model B grand piano is in the top price band for a fully restored piano, whereas a handmade Yamaha S6 is rarer. Both pianos are in immaculate condition, the 2006 Yamaha S6 was hardly used […]
A fully restored Bechstein V grand piano. We regularly have them in stock. Bechstein pianos have a clear tone, each note rings with clarity. When well adjusted and concert tuned, they are fine instruments. We recommend them a German alternative to Steinway, Bluthner, Bösendorfer. Amongst the top makes of piano available on the market. Touch wise they are precise, clear toned instruments. Of […]