Bridge cracking is a serious problem
Function of the bridge The bridge on a piano is one of the key components in the making of tone in a piano. The string goes all the way down from the pin to the striking point, where it is hit by the hammer. Those vibrations are passed down the bottom of the piano to […]
Buying Advice
Go for tone & touch It might sound obvious to say” Get the best tone and touch you can”. After all, isn’t that what we are all looking for? However, I have seen many people go for a lesser brand based on price. For perhaps 1/3 less, you can get a black piano made more […]
Mellow vs bright tone
Types of tone Pianos have certain types of tone, there is smooth tones, bright tones. Sometimes hammers can age and compress, and the hammer can sound ‘harsh’. Other pianos come out of the factory with a smooth soft tone. Wool providers materials change, and so do the resulting hammers. Voicing It is more like your […]
Why we don’t sell spinets
The main reasons we don’t sell spinets is that they are difficult to repair. What I mean is, the way they are designed, doesn’t lead well to ease of access to the many parts on the mechanism. Spinets have a system in them called an elbow, the action is dropped into the piano, beneath the […]
Function of the celeste rail
The celeste rail How the celeste rail works How the hammer is designed When and how it is used Repetitive practice Soft piano playlists Conclusion The celeste rail Little is known about the celeste rails history. As far as we can deduce, the rail has been around in the mainstream from around the 70’s. And […]
We recommend joining the PTG
Meeting new people can be scary, sometimes it’s challenging in a digital world to go from our impression of ourselves, to feeling measured up to others. However, measuring up to others poorly isn’t a bad thing, if the person has enough empathy and compassion, it won’t be a measuring more a hand up. We highly […]
Mason & Hamlin pianos
Mason & Hamlin We just got our first Mason & Hamlin grand in stock. Here is some information about the brand. Mason & Hamlin pianos are some of the most sought-after instruments in the world. The company is renowned for its commitment to craftsmanship and quality, producing pianos that are praised for their tone, touch […]
Yamaha pianos
Yamaha pianos Yamaha is a major player in the piano market and is known for producing a wide range of high-quality instruments. Founded in Japan in 1887, Yamaha started as a manufacturer of reed organs and has since expanded into many other musical instruments and products, including pianos. Yamaha offers a range of pianos, including […]
Baldwin pianos
The Baldwin Piano Company was established in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1862 by Dwight Hamilton Baldwin. Originally, the company sold various musical instruments and taught music lessons. In 1891, Baldwin began manufacturing its own pianos, quickly gaining recognition for their high quality and craftsmanship. During the early 20th century, Baldwin became one of the largest piano […]
Kawai pianos
Kawai pianos The Kawai Piano Company was founded in Hamamatsu, Japan in 1927 by Koichi Kawai. Kawai was an accomplished musician and engineer who had a passion for creating high-quality pianos. He was inspired to start his own company after a visit to a piano factory in Germany, where he saw firsthand the skill and […]
