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...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...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...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...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...Read More