Welcome to the Bedhampton Pianoshop Blog!


We have been restoring and selling pianos since 1988. We specialise in restoring and reconditioning old pianos, both upright and grand. Our work ranges from minor servicing right through to complete overhauls and rebuilding projects which take many weeks to complete.

The aim of the blog is to post regular progress reports on ongoing restoration work, as well as updates on the current available stock and any new arrivals. Where possible these updates will be accompanied by photos to demonstrate the work that we do.

Graham-Sales Director Bedhampton Pianoshop
02392 484802
http://www.bedhamptonpianoshop.co.uk/

Wednesday 18 February 2009

BECHSTEIN Model 9 upright in ebony


Bechstein model 9 upright in Ebony finish now completed.
this is probably the best model upright piano Bechstein ever made.
the piano has been restored & repolished benefitting from a refinished case & new white key tops.
Excellent tone & sensitive touch.must be seen to be appreciated click on link for a slideshow on restoration.
http://picasaweb.google.com/bedhamptonpianoshop/Bechstein9UprightPianoEbony#slideshow
you are welcome to pop down & try this piano

Graham Nicholls
Sales Director

Saturday 14 February 2009

Grotrian,Bechstein,& starter pianos

Plenty of restoration going on over the last few weeks.

Two new pianos are now completed and ready to view and play. One of our Ebony Bechsteins has just been regulated, which completes the required reconditioning. As mentioned last week, the casework has been repolished in the original black finish, and the worn out ivories have been replaced with a new set of white key tops.

Also available to see in the shop is the second of our three Grotrian Steinwegs (see photo). This piano dates from around 1926 and is an excellent example. A throrough reconditioning has ensured that this piano is outstanding both to play and hear. This piano is currently available at a special sale price of £4400, which represents superb value for a Steinweg of this era and quality. CLICK for slideshow.
http://picasaweb.google.com/bedhamptonpianoshop/GrotrianSteinwegUpright#slideshow


Since the last update the Hopkinson upright (photo) has been completed and sold, having attracted a considerable amount of attention before even being completed. However, there are more restored uprights in the pipeline, with another Steinweg and a second Bechstein both in the workshop currently.

Finally, we also have a couple of part exchange pianos which are being sold cheaply at £400 and £595. These pianos will be checked over by us, and would be ideal for a young beginner.

Visit our website at http://www.bedhamptonpianoshop.co.uk/ to see details of the restoration work that we do, and to view all of our current stock.

David - Senior Technician
Bedhampton Pianoshop
02392 484802
http://www.bedhamptonpianoshop.co.uk/