What are the benefits of buying a refurbished piano?
Isaac Namias, piano player, tuner and technician, restoring a vintage upright piano
What makes Mason & Hamlin pianos so spectacular?
The story of one of the most sought after American-made pianos, and what makes them excellent.
The Story of the Steinway & Sons Model K52
The story of the pre-war upright Steinways at our showroom in Brooklyn.
What is a mute rail, and why should I have one on my piano?
Mute rail felt inside of a Mason & Hamlin Grand Piano
The Differences Between American and Japanese Pianos
Comparing and contrasting the excellent pianos that come out of America and Japan.
Buying used versus new pianos
What are the concerns?
Making sure the piano is in good health and comes from a reputable piano technician, rebuilder, or dealer.
What to look for?
Vintage Steinways
They have skita spruce soundboards (the heart and shop of pianos) that came from several centuries old growth forests that are now extinct!
Like choosing and old wine, there are nuances in the sound of vintage Steinways that are considered more unique than the sound of current Steinways being produced in New York and Hamburg.