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No, I am the hammer man!

DF

You would have also seen KK drinking all their beer!

The guys are quite correct, Renner UK is a strictly trade only supply house. We have a list of Renner trained technicians around the country who have been trained at the Renner factory in the art of fitting a new action. If you let me know where you are and I will send you their details direct. Fitt...

Try G&R their prices are fairly decent.

Dear Michael

Which part of Germany do you live. I have a few contacts in the BDK and can find a good technician for you.

David

Bye Steinway indeed!!!!!!!!!!!! Snigger.

OK guys but what about the Steingraeber & Söhne range of uprights??????? I think that their grands are better than S&S. Gone are the days where you could look at 8 model o's and 7 would be fantastic and one would be OK, now its 2 are fantastic and 6 are OK. If you are buying for the sound, t...

The reason that some supply houses mark parts such as brass castors POA is that the cost of the parts keep increasing due to the cost of raw materials. Piano wire and brass castors have increased in price 3 times a year over the last 2 years. As for pianos, I am guessing that when one dealer sets hi...

Sauters are very hard to beat. It would be worth a visit to the factory to choose one from the production line.

The replacement parts idea is better value for money. Bechsteins are well known for having weak action parts. The best option for both piano and client is replacement.
As a member of both IMIT and PTA i know that there are some members that i would not trust to tune a radio.

To be honest a piano of that age will require new hammers and shanks. Providing the instrument is in good condition I would also recommend the conversion from the tied action to that of the modern action. It is not an easy repair and would require an experienced technician who could re-calculate the...

Renner can supply new patent shanks, flanges and lightwieght hammers to keep the original touch and feel of the action. Or can supply a new keyboard and action to fully convert the piano to a roller action.
Talk to your tuner/technician for a quote.

DF
Renner UK

I agree with Sussex, Kemble first, Yamaha second!

To be honest I would seriously look at Bosendorfers before you buy.

I would take your family to play all of the instruments and let them make the deceision. I would also have a tuner inspect the instruments before purchase as well. Without looking and if I had to take a gamble, it would be the Bluthner. Hope this helps.

I would buy a hygrometer from B&Q (they cost £7.00) these digital gauges are very good. You need to keep the piano at 42% RH. I agree that the instrument should be checked by a humidity expert as it could become very messy if it is not delt with in he correct manner.

Speak to Dampp Chaser direct, they can help.

Never heard if in in 26 years, the name is not good.

Sorry folks to enter the debate so late, but I am also doubtful as to the quality of the Polish work. Over the past year the London piano auctions have had a large number of Polish rebuilds put in to the sale, and the majority have splits in the soundboard which run along the new repair. This has be...

Hi

Speak to Richard at Piano Auctions Ltd, Jay and his business partner know them well.

D

Yes I do, the trade has shrunk and will do so some more. The upright restoration business is now just down to stentimental work and the odd Steinway, Bluthner etc. But for me it is the grand work which is booming. Until there is a good grand made under 5k, that business will always be there. I must ...

Bet I can guess who valued the Challan at 10k, the same one who rebuilt the same model and tried to sell it at 15k. This trade is too small to hide things for long.

As a technician I dislike Bostons, they are just sold on the back of the Steinway design. I agree with Gill buy a Kawai, a much better piano.

My advice would be to train as a technician, in ten years time there will be a real shortage. Here in Kent we are in short supply!!!!!!!!!!!

The Stuart piano is very expensive and having played one I think they are overrated. I would buy a Bluthner and save your money.

I think Kawai are better for what it's worth.
They are better sounding and if correctly regulated a better instrument.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, sorry to sound negative but it's still an old Bechstein. I would still look long and hard about buying this instrument.

Hi If the screws are too tight and will not move, I would put a soldering iron on each one for a short while and this should free them. Take care not to go too mad with the heat, and if you have the time I would file the burrs off of each screw as well to enable a better grip with the screwdriver. I...

whoops, sorry for the late reply, it involved a boat.
As you are based in Surrey try Derek Love at Piano Workshop in Reigate, he has a decent selection.

Hi

I would say avoid E-Bay, it is the dumping ground for pianos which are "past their sell buy date"!
Speak to local dealers or tuners who may have a part exchange piano which they want to sell quickly.
Which area are you in and maybe I can recommend someone.