The Art of Piano Finishing
June 13, 2017No Comments
The art of piano finishing requires great skill and patience to produce the most beautiful results worthy of a great piano.
Category: Restoration
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The Cunningham Piano Factory Tour
June 13, 2017No Comments
One of Philadelphia’s best kept secrets is the free Cunningham Piano factory tour at our restoration facilities in Germantown.
A Musical Tribute to Joseph Cossolini
June 13, 2017No Comments
Joseph Cossolini was born in Hoboken, NJ in the shadow of Manhattan. He attended high school at Hudson Regional Catholic High School in Jersey City.
Piano Voicing: Can You Hear The Difference?
May 30, 2017No Comments
Piano voicing is the process of adjusting the density of the felts covering the hammers striking the string to produce a warmer or brighter tone.
What is a Piano Belly?
May 23, 2017No Comments
The Piano Belly consists of: 1. A Soundboard, 2. Bridges, 3. The outer rims of the piano, and 3. The Pinblock, all of which provide pitch and amplification.
Open Heart Piano Surgery
May 16, 2017No Comments
Patient: A 1986 Steinway D concert grand piano Symptoms: Piano has difficulty staying in tune, despite repeated, frequent tunings Diagnosis: Patient needs to have pinblock
We’ve been framed! (by a piano frame!)
May 9, 2017No Comments
The piano frame is the heaviest part of the piano, weighing around 450 pounds for grand pianos, providing the main tensile strength for modern instruments.
What is “Piano Action”?
March 14, 20171 Comment
Piano action is all of the moving parts that connect a pianist’s fingers to the strings. It starts with the white and black keys and
What does it mean to rebuild a piano?
March 7, 2017No Comments
In simplest terms, rebuilding or remanufacturing a piano puts the instrument into the best possible condition. The process is anything but simple. Responsible rebuilding is
Are Old Pianos Better Than New Pianos?
February 21, 2017No Comments
Are old pianos better than new ones? The answer is: it depends. Old pianos can continue to sound wonderful for many years with regular
