All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Sounding Boards

Contrary to popular belief, all pianos are not created equal. The sound of a piano can change over time if it is not properly maintained. Some new piano buyers are aware of turning schedules and how to properly clean their new instrument, but there is much more to the construction of a piano that meets … Continued

All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Encasements

When you look at a piano, what you see is not what you get and you can’t gauge piano quality on looks along. But the exterior of the instrument, known as the encasement, still matters a great deal in the overall quality of a piano. All pianos are not created equal so not all piano … Continued

All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Backframe Integrity

Think about the piano like a human body for a minute. What holds us erect and upright is our skeleton and more specifically, our spine. The spine — our backbone — insures our strength and integrity. If our back isn’t in good health, our whole body suffers. The same is true for pianos. The back … Continued

All Pianos Are Not Created Equal – Benches

Once you’ve chosen and bought your piano, you probably can’t wait to get home and play your new instrument. But your shopping trip isn’t done yet, you still need to purchase the grand piano bench before you can really start playing. And just as all pianos are not created equal, the same holds true with benches, … Continued