And I am not at all referring to a medication proportioner, trader or even a leatherworker, (you will find explanations of these at the bottom of the article 😉 ) professions that are disappearing due to their diminishing usefulness. But a highly specialised profession, closely linked to pianos and still…
Of the many companies involved in the production of high-end piano, few enjoy such a reputation, recognition and centuries-long history as the Czech Petrof. Today Petrof, it is an international company, producing grand pianos, upright pianos and organs, exporting them to more than 60 countries around the world. The history…
Self-playing piano with a factory system or… ? A system installed by a third party company that will transform your instrument into something extraordinary. There are young systems such as the Spirio from Steinway & Sons – 2015, but also those with more seniority such as the PianoDisc 1988 or…
Ibach is a German brand of upright and grand pianos that has gained recognition among musicians for its excellent quality and beautiful sound. For over 200 years, the company was run by one family and was one of the oldest piano factories in the world! (It lost this status in…
Mason & Hamlin is an American piano manufacturing brand founded in 1854 by Henry Mason and Emmons Hamlin. The company is known for producing high quality pianos using traditional handmade methods to produce a unique tone and sound quality. Mason & Hamlin instruments are still manufactured in the States. The…
Pianomakers every now and then tend to experiment with new designs mainly to show their mastery in the craft and attend to market changes but what about the main piano accessory? The piano bench must accompany the most beautiful instrument with equal beauty , don’t you think so? About the…
Let’s start with the fact that the sale of ivory products is banned and illegal. This ban was introduced in 1990, and was further tightened in December 2021. However, what if you own a piano made before these dates and it has an ivory keys? Can I sell a piano…
One of the more recognisable companies producing upright and grand pianos of the highest quality is C. Bechstein. This company is well established in the market and can boast many achievements. Grand and upright concert pianos are appreciated by professional musicians all over the world. What are the characteristics of…
Is there a unique piano in your home that has not been used for years? Or have you inherited a grand piano from your grandmother and would like to sell it? Or are you a student of a music academy and would like to replace your current piano with a…
a book not only for the youngest music lovers, but also for those who have forgotten their passion! Wojtek – the fairy tale hero He is an extraordinary boy who discovered his passion as a teenager by enrolling at the Piano Construction Technical School. There, he was virtually absorbed with…
