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Craftsmen
Piano Rebuilders specializes in the custom restoration of World Class
Pianos. Using only the best materials and replacement parts the World
has to offer, combined with the old school craftsmanship of
generations ago, each instrument is given birth to a new musical life
A piano will excite and stimulate the three human senses of touch,
hearing, and sight. The rebuilder has three distinct and different
jobs to do. The piano action, consisting of almost 12,000 parts,
has to be rebuilt to respond to the most difficult technical musical
passages, as well as to the most subtle, quiet, and heart felt passions of
the pianist. That dynamic range between explosive energy
and moodiness presents the rebuilder with a demanding and
exacting set of challenges with no room for error.
1923
Ivers & Pond
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The characteristic rich tone of any world class piano is a result of a
dynamic set of variables including the soundboard, bridges, strings,
cast iron plate, pin block, tuning pins and general piano structural
integrity to name a few. The rebuilders skill, gained through
experience, is the intangible ingredient that will take those wood and
metal piano parts and combine them into an instrument capable of
expressing the deepest human emotions.
1921 Steinway Model O
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1921 Steinway Grand Model
O
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Nothing
commands the immediate attention of one's eye like the sight of
an immaculately refinished grand piano. Many people
purchase a grand piano solely for that reason alone! Some
of the earlier grands from the 1870's through the 1920's used
the rarest and most sought after veneers found from all corners
of the world. Many of these veneers have grain patterns
and colors that can not be duplicated by any means at any
cost. They are truly mother natures original artwork .
Our New Shop has been built in a 200 year old Civil War Era
Factory Mill building. It was famous for manufacturing the
Gold Buttons on the Union Soldiers Uniforms. as well as coins
and jewelry.
The belt driven polishers and grinders were powered from a huge
waterwheel driven by the Ten Mile River that was diverted
through the back of the factory.
Craftsmen
Piano Rebuilders refinishes these pianos in closed grain, clear lacquer finishes,
customizing the stain color and final hand rub out to meet the clients
requirements. All of the details are carefully completed.
New fallboard and soundboard decals are clear coated into the
finish. All hardware is either re-plated bright nickel or high
polished if solid brass and then clear coated with a special clear coat
before reassembly. All case felts and rubber buttons are replaced
and then final assembly is completed. The final result is an instrument of incomparable
beauty to the eyes, ears, and the pianist's touch.
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Gallery of 1927 Steinway Model L
