Restoration
Rebuilding
Involving complete disassembly, inspection, and repair as necessary, including replacement of worn, damaged, or deteriorated parts. Parts that might be replaced could include the soundboard, bridges, pinblock, and strings — as well as the action, trapwork, keyboard, and plate and case refinishing. Rebuilding restores the piano to original condition or better. Wherever possible, we use parts from original manufacturers. In cases where these are not available, we carefully match available parts with specific instruments to achieve the best possible result.
Redesigning
Many believe that the “Golden Age” of piano making was back in the late-19th, and early 20th Centuries. Even so, the modern materials and equipment that are now allow us to rethink some of those old designs and make changes that can vastly enhance their performance. Also, many newer pianos can be improved with current techniques or with the use of boutique crafted parts that were not available during the period of their original manufacture.
Refinishing
Your piano’s cabinet, like all woodwork, is subject to damage or wear with age and humidity changes. Sunlight will also age the finish prematurely and cause color fading. We have access to a complete refinishing shop and have beautifully finished thousands of instruments, from fine antiques and heirlooms to modern grands and uprights. We can customize a finish to fit any taste or style.
