Do you have an old, dirty, broken piano sitting in your front room? Are you thinking about purchasing a used piano that needs some TLC? If so, you are soon going to be in the market for accompany specializing in piano restoration. Finding the right company for the job can be a bit intimidating. After...Read More
The most important component of shopping for a restored Steinway grand piano is the quality of the instrument. The use of the best parts, and the best technicians is essential. There are several piano restoration shops that are capable of this in the New York area. Then you must consider the musicality of the instrument....Read More
Concert Quality Restorations – Superior Quality Control – Low Price Guarantee The Most important reason to buy a piano from Craftsman Piano Co. is that we produce Concert Quality restorations of Steinway and Mason and Hamlin Pianos. The prices of our restored pianos are a fraction of the cost of new Steinway and Mason Pianos,...Read More
We are often asked if it is wise to fix an old piano or just buy a new one. With a grand piano it is almost always wiser to restore, refinish or refurbish your existing one. Older pianos, specifically the ones built in the late part of the 19th century are some of the highest...Read More
Soap and water on a slightly damp sponge or soft cloth works great on cleaning piano keys. You can use a mild dish-washing liquid for the soap, diluted with water. Just don’t use so much liquid that you will get moisture into the keyboard. Wipe the sponge or cloth towards you and not side to...Read More
Master piano plate welder, Victor Apuango, demonstrates his craft as Joe Hanerfeld, of Craftsman Piano, speaks about plate welding at his Yonkers, NY piano showroom. We use the world’s finest parts which are used in the best pianos such as the Hamburg Steinways, Bosendorfers and Mason & Hamlins, with all of our piano restorations. Our...Read More
Many old family upright pianos present a dilemma. The case of the piano is beautiful, the piano has sentimental family value, but the piano is no longer a musical instrument which can function properly. The cost to restore the piano to usefulness is prohibitive. What to do? Here is a possible solution. The piano could...Read More
So you are looking to purchase a fine piano which is also a great investment. Let’s look at what a competently restored vintage Steinway is. It is a piano that is beautiful to look at, and a dream to play. It is also a commodity which has had a history of holding it’s value. Let’s...Read More
Steinway D # 51382 1884 Satin Ebony: This piano is the seventh modern Steinway Concert Grand made. It has been completely restored using the best parts available. Well known pianists who have played this piano in concerts include Vasily Primakov, Natalia Lavrova, Yelena Grinberg, Oxana Mikhailov, and Lisa Yui. The price of the piano is...Read More
Steinway and Mason and Hamlin piano models are designated by letters. Here is a lesson in the nomenclature of Steinway and Mason Pianos. Steinway A 1: This model Steinway was made in the late 1800’s to very early 1900’s. The length of this model is 6ft. 2 in. They are termed hook bridge A’s because...Read More
