Seiler 166 upright piano: cf. Yamaha and Feurich
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 […]
Comparison: Restored Steinway model O rosewood 1912 vs black 1905
Video transcription: This is a comparison between 2 Steinway model O grand pianos. That’s 5’10 1/2 inches long. This Steinway was made in 1912 and is just recently come into stock. This Steinway was made in 1906 also recently arriving in stock: We will start off with this black polyester Steinway. This one is […]
Steinway 5ft 7in model M 1930 grand piano: mahogany or black?
A Steinway model M, 5’7″ long made in 1960. We will see what work is needed to it. First of all it has a pretty perfect set of ivory keys they are a bit yellow but we can buff them and that will take most of the yellow out. There is a couple of very […]
Finely restored Steinway A 6ft 3in 1898
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKCZ5aQSKZQ[/embedyt] Highly recommended Steinway model A grand pianos are one of the more commonly available Steinway pianos in the UK. For availability please check www.robertspianos.com/pianos-for-sale. Pianos fade with time if next to a window and the lid is closed on a wooden piano the part out of the light will fade, we recommend opening […]
Why is this Steinway better than others?
We have many Steinway pianos in stock, this one is a Steinway model O 5'10" long. Why is this one better. This one is from 1904. Singability - the piano sings in the mid-treble area, important for the melody to sing through the arrangment of bass/chord and melody. A warm bass - the bass is [...]Some restored and reconditioned upright pianos in stock
Steinway 1909 – the contour of the grain, shows through the bland polishing shows potential for refinishing. Slightly larger pins, swing style music desk. Also fully restored, not by us. Tuning pins are tight, more regulation will be needed. A bass string has been replaced to match the tone very well. Steinway 1898 – […]
JUST IN STOCK: Surprising Steinway model O 1907
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 […]
Comparison between a Shigeru Kawai 2011 & Steinway model O grand pianos
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 […]
IN STOCK: Steinway Model O and M grands – comparison
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 […]
