Why should I buy a restored piano verses a new one?

Should I restore my piano?

Why should I buy a restored piano or have my piano restored from The Piano Parlor?

What parts do you use when restoring your pianos?

How long would it take to have my piano restored?

Do your pianos carry a warranty?

If I am looking for a particular piano which you currently do not have in stock, can you find it for me?

How old is my Piano?

How do I measure my piano?

How do I find the serial number?

Where can I find more information on piano care?

Why should I buy a restored piano verses a new one?

Restored Pianos:

1. Have a superior tone compared to most modern pianos
2. Have more elegant cabinets, more beautiful veneers - sometimes with intricate engravings
3. They hold their value better
4. NOT made with chip-board or 'MDF' board, nor do they have any plastic components
5. Many have real Ivory-covered keyboards
6. They were built by craftsmen using solid, seasoned wood to a high standard and thus have a life expectancy of 80-100 years before the need for restoration.

New Pianos:

1. The majority are built in the Far East, but also in the USA, China and Russia/former Eastern bloc countries. A number of smaller manufacturers in Western Europe still build pianos.
2. The majority are mass-produced in assembly-line style factories. In order to keep manufacturing costs down, the quality of parts used varies, kilns are used to artificially 'season' wooden parts and even soundboards can be made out of multi-laminated wood!
3. Cabinets are usually lacking in character or refinement
4. They lose their value quicker, compared to traditional pianos.
5. Be wary of cheaply-priced instruments with German-sounding names. They are likely to have been built in China or the former Eastern Bloc. In our experience, they are poorly constructed and have a limited life expectancy.

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Should I restore my piano?

Not all pianos are worthy of restoration: many lesser-known makes/models are not sturdy enough or of adequate instrumental quality to justify the investment. The piano name selection, therefore, is paramount. If you have a high quality piano such as Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Knabe, Chickering, Baldwin, or Sohmer then restoration may be an advisable avenue to consider.

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Why should I buy a restored piano or have my piano restored from The Piano Parlor? The Piano Parlor solely specializes in restoring old world pianos. The Piano Parlor has become the reputable company it is today because we use only the best piano parts and materials available in the world and take pride in the restoration of each individual piano.

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What parts do you use when restoring your pianos?

We use the world's finest parts which are used in the best pianos such as the Hamburg Steinways, Bosendorphers, and Mason & Hamlins.

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How long would it take to have my piano restored?

The piano restoration process takes approximately 12-16 weeks from the time your piano is picked up.

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Do your pianos carry a warranty?

All of our grand pianos are restored and sold with a ten year warranty on all parts and labor. Our uprights have a three year warranty.

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How old is my piano?

To determine the year your piano was built, first locate the serial number on the piano by using our "How to Find the Serial Number" guide. Next contact us at: inquiry@thepianoparlor.com with your serial number and we will be able to tell you the year your piano was built.

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How do I find the serial number?

Visit our "How to Find the Serial Number" guide for help on easily locating the serial number on your piano.

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How do I measure my piano?

Visit our guide

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Where can I find more information about piano care?

Visit our piano care tips and advice.

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If I am looking for a particular piano which you currently do not have in stock, can you find it for me?

At times we may not have exactly what you are looking for in our inventory. Given these types of situations, we would be happy to search for the piano and restore it to your specifications. If you are not completely satisfied with the final product, you are not liable to buy.

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