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 29 December 2010

Philip and Marie.....Lee-on-the-Solent

From the outset and throughout Graham has been more that helpful, providing a first rate service that quickly delivered our first piano.
Initially knowing very little of buying a piano, we felt that during our initial enquiry Graham was particularly honest and impartial with his advice; more so than any other professional that we had spoken to. Although he had nothing in stock that suited us at the time we left him our details. He was then very proactive in finding us the perfect piano, tailored for our needs, and arranged a relatively quick delivery - just in time for Christmas. We are extremely delighted with it, both as an instrument and a lovely piece of furniture. I would strongly recommend The Bedhampton Piano Shop to anyone who is looking for a friendly, honest and professional service......and, more importantly, the right piano!


Have a great holiday - I will give you a call in the New Year to talk tuning.

Phil

Wednesday 22 December 2010

Bluthner,broadwood,Bechstein.

We are now busy rebuilding a 1930s Bluthner model 5 upright piano,almost completed only polishing left to do should be finished mid January.
Also we have a classic John broadwood 5' 6" in a Art & crafts rosewood case again a full rebuild.
Arriving early January another style IV Bluthner baby grand in mahogany,not forgetting our fully rebuild model IV bechstein piano.
You will find all these and more at www.bedhamptonpianoshop.co.uk
Graham Nicholls
Director
Bedhampton Pianoshop
02392 484802

Friday 10 December 2010

KATE........westbourne

Dear Graham,
I am writing to thank you for the superb effort you have made in helping us with our very first family piano! You and your staff have been extremely kind, helpful, and more than prepared to go the extra distance for us.
I happily recommend your business to anyone looking for expert guidance and a first class service.
Thank you again
With best wishes
Kate

Saturday 20 November 2010

Bechstein,Bluthner pianos for Christmas

Bechstein Model IV,and a Bechstein Model III upright piano available for Christmas Delivery
We also have A Bluthner 1930s upright piano in figured mahogany being rebuilt also ready for Christmas.

Graham Nicholls
sales director

Friday 12 November 2010

Bechstein Pianos now available for Christmas beat the january VAT increase.

Wednesday 27 October 2010

Charles and Katherine... rowlands castle


My wife and I had been looking for a piano for some two years, and looked at instruments from the sublime to the ridiculous, yet we were struggling to find something that satisfied my wife’s grade 7 skills and my need for a good value (in the truest sense of the term).
Graham and his staff were patient, attentive and extremely helpful in helping us find the perfect piano for our needs. When a piano that played beautifully but needed refinishing came in, Graham contacted us, asked what finish to the case we would like and delivered our perfect piano to our requirements.

We later found a small problem in the finish of the panelling (which no-one was sure how it happened and out of warranty!), fortunately Graham and his team took the problem parts, and re-finished them to a fantastic standard, no fuss and no problems.

If you are looking for personal service, knowledgeable staff and fantastic aftersales then we are happy to recommend Bedhampton Piano’s for all, no matter of budget.

Charles and Katherine

Saturday 23 October 2010

Bechstein & Bluthner Pianos

Classic Bluthner & Bechstein pianos at SALE prices.
Contact Bedhampton Pianoshop for more details
02392 484802 or www.bpspianos.com

Saturday 9 October 2010

Richard..........Dorset


Dear Graham,
Please allow me this opportunity to formally express our thanks for the superb service with our new baby grand.
From our first contact right through to final delivery the process, choices offered and communications were simply brilliant.

Please pass our thanks on to the whole of your team.
Very warmest regards,
Richard

Monday 27 September 2010

Hupfeld Modern German piano


Just arrived this small modern German piano.....cleaned readjusted action tuned etc Only £950

Hopkinson upright piano 1921


Small overstrung piano now having partial rebuild,very nice tone for a piano this size Length 4' 11" height 3' 10" depth 24".Should be ready very soon.Case work good for age (mahogany) although would benefit from a repolish. Price £1100 or £1795

Sunday 19 September 2010

NEW TEAM MEMBER

This week has seen Harry Cane join our team.
Harry a graduate of music from Chichester University will be a valued member of the sales and restoration team.When Harry plays the piano he becomes part of that piano,the too become in twined as one. He has certainly got a God given talent for this instrument. customers have commented on his skill.Well done Harry

Graham Nicholls
Director

Tuesday 7 September 2010

ANNE-MARIE. SWANMORE


Hi Graham,
Sorry not to have replied sooner, holidays, children at home etc.
We are delighted with the piano, the headphone option is a great success & the piano is getting lots of use.
We will get in touch with the tuner in a few weeks.
Many thanks.
Regards
Anne-Marie

Tuesday 24 August 2010

AVRIL.Hampshire

Hi Graham,
I would really like to thank you for coming out to look at my piano. What impressed me most was that, even though you did not want to buy it, you took the time to discuss other options to find a buyer . I was very grateful for your advice and for e-mailing the details of my piano to a possible buyer. Thank you !
Avril

Wednesday 18 August 2010

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Hopkinson upright

This week has been very busy on the restoration front.We have completed the re polishing of the Bechstein model IV piano & started on the Hopkinson piano.
The Bechstein is an Ebony finish with 3 detailed marquetry panel depicting flowers that insert into the front panel.

Completely different is the hopkinson piano finished in a stunning Rosewood case in semi gloss finish,with satinwood banding & the name inlaid in brass on the lid.
Both piano should be back to-gether next week

Graham Nicholls
Director
bedhampton Pianoshop
02392 484802

Tuesday 10 August 2010

Coming in this week!

Bentley modern piano
Cramer reconditioned piano
photos soon

Monday 2 August 2010

4 Bechstein uprights now for sale

We now have 4 Bechstein upright pianos for sale,
Model IV ebony with 3 decorative panels
Model V ebony with decorative panel
Model III ebony case
Model 9 in rosewood veneer

Please phone if you intend to come and see the pianos as they may in different stages of repair and not playable

Graham Nicholls
Director
02392 484802

Wednesday 21 July 2010

How long does it take to restore a piano

It never ceases to amaze me how long it takes to rebuild piano,with almost 12,000 parts to check over the task can be a daunting one to the Amateur.
Here at Bedhampton Pianoshop it is part of our daily work.
It still takes hours of labour to get to the end result,but when you get to the end it is very satisfying to see the works of your labour .a rebuilt piano upright or grand that will last many years to come & be a joy to look at.

Graham Nicholls
Director
Bedhampton Pianoshop

Friday 9 July 2010

BECHSTEIN PIANOS AWAITING RESTORATION

We have just acquired a BECHSTEIN model V upright piano in Black with a extra special inlaid front panel.

Also a BECHSTEIN model 9 upright in Rosewood all to be restored in the Autumn.
for more details please enquire.
02392 484802
sales@bpspianos.com
sales@bpspianos.com

Saturday 26 June 2010

ISABELLE.......New Milton


Hi. Just to let you know that I am very happy with the piano. I have always wanted one. I just have to learn to play it now!Thank you.Isabelle

Wednesday 12 May 2010

LAST 3 MONTHS

We have had a very busy 3 months.......more sales then normal and an influx of customers wanting their pianos restored,re polished etc.
I feel very positive about the future of the piano business.As main buyer of the piano stock,I am travelling further to get what our customers want.Top quality pianos for sensible prices.
So what pianos for sale in the next few months from our workshops
  • Bluthner 1930s upright in figured mahogany
  • Bluthner 1930s style IV baby grand 5ft in figured mahogany
  • Bechstein 1900 in black with inlaid panels
  • John broadwood 1910 baby grand 5ft Arts & crafts (rare)

This is a selection of the stock we are currently restoring

Graham Nicholls

Director

Wednesday 21 April 2010

YOLANDA HAVANT

Hi Graham,

I would like to thank you for helping me sell my Bechstein piano, which was bought from you ten years ago. It has been a pleasure to play but due to a house move, I had to sell it. Your delivery staff came to pick this up at the time stated and you kept me updated on who was interested in the piano. After waiting only a month or so, I received contact from you stating that the piano had been sold. I also received the cheque very soon thereafter, so I would like the opportunity to say thank you very much for finding a buyer for the piano.

Many thanks, Yolanda

Saturday 10 April 2010

Richard Stratford-on-Avon


Graham

Hi, the Bechstein piano has arrived safely with your excellent delivery people. It is fabulous, fits perfectly and is exactly as described. It plays beautifully and the children are all very excited. We will be contacting the piano tuner shortly to get it all perfect following the move.

Many thanks for your excellent service all round.

I will scan in a photo and email to you.

All the best

Richard

Wednesday 31 March 2010

SARA Portsmouth

Hi Graham,

Just wanted to say that I'm so happy with the Challen upright piano that I recently purchased from you. It looks and sounds lovely, and I'm really pleased that I had it repolished, as despite being around 80 years old it now looks brand new. This was a really big purchase for me, so thank you for making it an enjoyable experience, with plenty of information before I brought the piano, and then prompt service when it required some adjustments after delivery.

The delivery was also fantastic - it was a tight squeeze though my narrow doors but the guys made it look easy!

Thanks again, I will definitely be recommending you to anyone looking for a piano

Sara,

Copnor
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Richard & Caroline


Dear Graham,

It is now about 18 months since our beautiful early 1900's 5'8'' Broadwood grand arrived and its extensive restoration by you and your team, so its time for an update. We enjoy it so much and its beautiful, warm tone plus the rich bass. Our daughter who plays it mostly has learnt such touch and expression in her playing, she may never leave home ….. without it. Gerry has also been excellent in tuning and adjustments as the new strings have settled in. How we are glad we didn't opt for a modern upright, making the player look at the wall even if it might have saved a little £. Thank you again for your excellent advice before and help since delivery.

Do use this on your website as you wish.

Best regards

Richard & Caroline
Petersfield

Friday 12 March 2010

Janet............ Drayton,hampshire

Hi Graham

I just wanted to say thankyou very much for my superb Hopkinson Piano.
I have now had the piano just over a year and I am highly delighted with the piano and the service that I have received from you.
My piano was a surprise present from my husband for my birthday, you were very good in keeping the surprise and fitting in with the delivery times.
Your after sales service is excellent and nothing is too much trouble.
I strongly recommened anyone to your shop and you should feel very proud of what you have acheived in your excellent overall service.

Janet

Wednesday 24 February 2010

OPENING HOURS


  Tuesday-Friday
10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 10am-3pm

Out of hours by appointment 
Just call 02392 484802
 sales@bpspianos.com

We always advise a phone call before
you travel,just in case we are not available!

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WHERE OUR PIANOS HAVE GONE

Aldershot, Alton, Arundel, Ascot, Barnham ,Bedhampton Berkshire Blanford Bognor Regis Bordon Bournemouth Brighton,buckinghamshire, Buriton Camberley cheriton Chichester chidham Churches cobham Cornwall cowplain cranbourne Cuckfield curdridge Denmead Derbyshire Devon Dorset East Meon East Preston Eastergate Emsworth Essex farlington Fareham Farnborough Felpham eastleigh Fontwell fordingbridge France Gosport Guildford Gloucester H.M.S. Ark Royal Hambledon Hambrook Hampshire Haslemere hambledon Havant hayling island hedge end Heyshott Horndean Hove Ireland,Kent Lavant lee-on-solent Liphook Liss Liverpool London Lyndhurst Maidstone Manchester Midhurst Netley abbey New Forest Newbury new milton North America North Africa Nottingham Nutbourne Oxford Petersfield Poole Portsmouth Preston Ropley rowlands castle Salisbury Schools Seaford Selsey Sheet shirrall heath Southbourne Southampton South harting Southern ireland St Albans,stratford-on-avon Surrey Swanmore Titchfield Upham Waterlooville Warsash West Sussex Westbourne West wittering Weymouth Wickham Winchester Wittering Woking Yately York

Tuesday 23 February 2010

Mellissa Bosham piano restoration

Dear Graham

Thank you for restoring our piano so beautifully after our flood. The guys who delivered it back to us, on a blowing February night, did so with great care and precision and most of all very good humour. Thank you all very much.

Best wishes
Melissa

Piano Stools from £99


Special OFFER
Solo Piano stools,with music compartment only £99
Various shades of top,and colour of wood.(flat pack easy assembly)
For an Extra £10 we will make it up for you

Most of our Stools are by special order only,payment with order
can take up to 2 weeks

ask in shop for details or call 02392 484802

Special Notice


 1972 YAMAHA U1
      just arrived










 Mahogany finish. A fine quality 
Japanese upright piano by well
 respected maker. 
A must for the discerning pianist.
Only £2595

Special Notice


 1970s YAMAHA U1
      just arrived










A 1972 Yamaha U1
 in mahogany finish. A fine quality 
Japanese upright piano by well
 respected maker. 
A must for the discerning pianist.
Only £2595

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Wednesday 10 February 2010

YAMAHA UIH


Arriving soon a 1975/76 YAMAHA U1H in excellent condition for age
The package includes Free local delivery (worth £70) Free matching stool (worth £90)
Only £2595

Thursday 4 February 2010

LYNNE............. WATERLOOVILLE


Hello Graham

This is just a quick note to say how pleased I am with the Rogers piano that I bought from you a couple of weeks ago. It is a treat to play and I am really thrilled with it.

Can I just say a 'thank you' to you and your staff at Bedhampton. As you know, I haven't been playing very long and I badly needed advice and information about the styles and workings of the piano. I was so grateful that you took the time to explain things to me.

Thank you again to you and your staff. When I buy another piano I will certainly come back to you (but, unfortunately, I can't see that happening for a good few years now) .

Kind regards

Lynne (Smith)
Waterlooville

Wednesday 3 February 2010

See us at work (video restoration)

we have recently made the decision to make the buying experience more personal and involve the customer in all aspects of the restoration stages.
So now as we start a restoration of any of the top makes of piano we video the whole process,so not only can you see we do what we say we do,but you get a keep sake of the restoration of your piano.
This has proved very popular with the customers we have trialed this project.

So whether you are buying a piano from us , or sending yours in to be restored this is something we can now do for you.

If you put a deposit on a piano you are buying before its restored,we will send you regular updates of our progress.

The good news is its all free of charge.

to see one of these videos look to the right of this blog & click on the TWITTER update section.


Graham Nicholls
Director
Bedhamptonpianoshop
02392 484802

http://www.bedhamptonpianoshop.co.uk/

Friday 22 January 2010

Piano Teacher Portsmouth Grammer school

Dear Graham,

I am writing to thank you & your team so very much for my wonderful Bluthner Upright Piano. As you know I have taken a long time deciding which piano to get & the Bluthner has proved to me that it was well worth the wait! The whole experience of following the Bluthner's restoration, both on-line & in your workshop, has been fascinating & enlightening....I have learned so much! Your attention to detail & overall craftsmanship has been a privilege to witness & I have been so grateful to you all for your care & understanding of my personal wishes with regards to the regulating & tone of the piano. The Bluthner is not only a beautiful instrument to play, but it also looks fabulous after all the work you put into polishing up the flame mahogany case.

Having had the Bluthner at home now for over a month, I would also like to thank you for your continued care & dedication to the piano as it 'settles down' following it's restoration.

In short, thankyou to you & your team for making these past few weeks so pleasurable & stress free...even the actual arrival of the piano took place with professional ease & punctuality!

I look forward to working with you again in the future, & I will certainly be referring you to my friends & colleagues...infact, I already have!

With grateful thanks,

Paula Forbes-Wilcockson

Portsmouth Grammar School
Piano Teacher

Sunday 17 January 2010

German upright piano Only £500

German Gors & Kallman piano just arrived.
This is a part exchange piano,all in working order

Monday 11 January 2010

Special deals for 2010

We have extended our grand piano sale,with up to 15% off until Saturday 30Th of January.
So buy while stocks last , and save £££££sssss.
We also have a fully rebuilt & refinished Bechstein upright here For only£4500.
Also A Grotrian Steinweg upright for £5200.
Small modern pianos fron £895

Graham Nicholls
Sales Director