Below is an actual step-by-step restoration that we completed. Let us show you some of the major steps in restoring the inside of a piano.
Step 1
Pick-up of piano “before†coming to our shop.
Step 2
Even the replaced plastic keyboard needs to be changed.
Step 3
In the shop, we now dismantle and catalogue all parts.
Step 4
Front panel off.
Step 5
Base Panel off.
Step 6
Original hammers, at one time sanded, but will be changed also.
Step 7
The mechanic (or action) taken out of piano.
Step 8
A good “inside-lookâ€. 80 years of music, about to be improved.
Step 9
We then unglue the top, and sides.
Step 10
Original keys, old ivory glue and 2 notes notes prepared for new tops.
Step 11
Keybed, all original punchings/felt.
Step 12
Piano on tilter, pedalbase with pedals to be taken apart.
Step 13
Bass side off, keybed and treble side remain.
Step 14
Both sides off, ready to be stripped down.
Step 15
The heart of the instrument; Pins/Strings/Iron Plate and Soundboard.
Step 16
Cut off bass strings, bass bridge to be replaced.
Step 17
Pattern of bass strings, needed to make custom copper-wound strings.
Step 18
Start of soundboard restoration.
Step 19
Plate to be cleaned and re-bronzed.
Step 20
Soundboard repaired, sealered.
Step 21
Close-up of 3 shims, lacquered soundboard.
Step 22
Installation of cast iron plate.
Step 23
Plate attached, note bass bridge missing.
Step 24
New duplicate of bass bridge, another in-house specialty.
Step 25
New strings installation.
Step 26
Re-chromed original pedals.
Step 27
Sides glued on, stripped and ready for new stain.
Step 28
Stain and sealer applied.
Step 29
Sealered and lacquered.
Step 30
Laquered, assembled and new rubber casters.
Step 31
New plastic keyboard, new hammers.
Step 32
The family’s new pride and joy.
Step 33
Ready for another 75 years of great music and good looks!