Reconditioned Vintage Upright Grand Piano.

  Here is one of those very rare turn of the 20th-century old upright pianos that is still a viable musical instrument. It received an extensive refurbish approximately thirty years ago. It was clearly restrung with new piano strings and over-sized tuning pins that are nice and tight, so it holds its tune well. The keys were professionally recovered with new keytops and they received new key bushings that enable proper alignment and spacing. The piano came to us in near sales-worthy condition so all we have done in the 88 Keys Piano Restoration shop is two incremental piano-tunings and some touch-up and revival of the mahogany finish of the cabinet. We will be happy to offer a two-year warranty with the piano and full trade-up value to another piano.

The bass response of this upright is quite deep and robust. Striking the bass keys at fortissimo elicits an impressive booming response. The tenor is rich and interesting. The treble is strong, clear and bell-like. The tone quality is on the slightly mellow side and would compliment a wide range of music. It has a very nice duration of tone (sustain) and a wide dynamic range allowing the pianist to play emotively. The piano-action feels responsive and plays expressively. It has a nice feel and it’s a fun play.

Built by the Cable Piano Company in Chicago, one of the most popular piano companies in the history of American piano building. The Cable piano was generally considered to be among the finest instruments built during the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries. The Kingsbury was a lower cost alternative to the Cable but with similar quality of construction and design, making it a good value. They were built until around 1953.

Piano models built by the Cable Piano Co. are among the finest antique pianos that come through our shop.

The fallboard is closed to protect the keyboard.

The refurbished piano action ready for a performance.

Yamaha 6’-1” Conservatory Grand Piano.

  The C-series is arguably Yamaha’s most popular professional grand piano line and has had huge financial success. You will find their model C3 in performance venues everywhere including recording studios, piano bars and hotel lobbies, on concert stages and houses of worship. Many highly respected musicians are Yamaha Artists and endorse their pianos. Elton John and Chick Corea come to mind. Many schools of music have become All-Yamaha Schools as a means to attract students desiring quality musical instruments during their studies and practice. They will become the future concert pianists, studio musicians, recording artists, music professors and even high school teachers and band directors. A quick search and view of YouTube videos featuring a pianist will confirm the popularity of these instruments. The Yamaha website states that the C-series is “the most recorded piano in history” and “some of the most timeless hits have been recorded on a Yamaha C-series piano”.

Given that this is a “Performance Piano”, we decided it would sound better with a new set of piano strings, so we restrung the entire piano with premium Mapes International Gold Series music wire and custom bass strings. This required replacing the all-important pinblock, and we opted for premium Bolduc Canadian rock maple pinblock material that will add many decades of strong tuning stability. We also performed our usual shop work on a fine preowned piano. That means multiple pitch corrections, voicing, tightening action screws, minor action regulation, cleaning thoroughly of the inside, etc. As always, the piano was sourced locally, per our company policy. It has spent the majority of its entire life here. So, it is happily acclimated and fully adjusted to our unique desert Southwest climate and low relative humidity. It has always been serviced by local competent and knowledgeable technicians. It is in excellent condition – structurally and aesthetically, and should offer you decades of musical enjoyment. We will be happy to offer a two-year warranty on the piano and five years on our restringing and new pinblock.

Yamaha has had a well-deserved reputation for superior quality control and virtually perfect preparation at the factory. They arrive at the dealership in flawless condition. Technicians are enthusiastic about servicing them due to their exceptional engineering design. The Yamaha model C3 grand piano is a part of the Yamaha Conservatory Collection. The C-series line of pianos were built in the main factory in Hamamatsu, Japan. The C-series grands differ from the less costly G-series in that the former have harder and denser rims made from beech and mahogany which improves power and duration of sustain, slightly better plate composition and improved scaling. They have additional factories situated in China and Indonesia where their lesser-quality piano lines are built. Lower labor costs there enable more economical price points for their entry and mid-level models.

The C-series is the most recorded piano in history.

It has the classic Yamaha touch; fast, accurate and responsive with an excellent repetition. Their piano-actions are considered to be maintenance free. For general home and school use, piano technicians probably recommend Yamaha pianos more than any other brand. The tone is also classic Yamaha. It is harmonic-rich and sonorous with an excellent dynamic range, meaning the pianist can perform the subtlest pianissimo and most forceful fortissimo. It has somewhat of a percussive attack and the tone is very clear which is attractive to most listeners. A duet bench with storage is included. Complimentary local first-floor professional delivery is also included

The C3 features a Duplex scale design with Aliquots that tune the non-speaking length of the strings to vibrate at musically pleasing frequencies.

The half lid position with the short lid prop is a handsome way to display your grand piano.

The original American made Yamaha School Piano.

Yamaha professional upright models are widely used in the practice rooms of music schools due to their durability and tolerance of abuse. A practice room piano can be signed-up for and played for hours every day of the school week, for decades. The model P202 has a reputation for being a low maintenance instrument. This saves the Institution money of course but it also ensures that the music students are practicing on an in-tune instrument that performs well mechanically. They are designed for reliability and stability in adverse environments, then constructed with Yamaha’s legendary quality control.

Designed for schools, practice rooms and teaching studios, the Yamaha model P202 Studio Upright piano is often chosen by experienced pianists for both home and professional use. It is often regarded as the best bargain in the entire Yamaha line partly because it is priced low to compete for school bids. Their uprights are also popular in performance venues, houses of worship and recording studios. Just watch music videos on YouTube and you’ll see their their pianos represented well.

The Yamaha P-series has been well represented in institutions like music departments and studios all over world.

This piano was built in 1979 and played very little so it has minimal amounts of wear in the action. Thankfully, it was never located in a school, just light use in a home. The structural condition is excellent and so is the aesthetics. It was purchased new here in Albuquerque at the Authorized Yamaha piano dealership, Paul Muench Music so it is happily acclimated and fully adjusted to our lack of humidity. We will be happy to warrant the piano for two years.

The piano was in excellent condition when we received it and needed very little. We cleaned the instrument inside and out, tuned it to pitch and regulated the action in the 88 Keys Piano Restoration shop so it performs optimally. The touch is classic Yamaha; expressive, accurate and responsive. The tone quality is lovely. The bass tones are particularly robust, the tenor is rich and the treble sings clear and bell-like. This Yamaha piano is conceivably a life-time purchase.

Built in Grand Haven, Michigan, the Yamaha model P202 studio upright piano cabinetry is suitable for a casual or formal home décor. It isn’t fancy, but stately and handsome with a traditional American appearance. The cabinet is finished in light oak veneers with a satin lacquer finish. It has an ample-sized music desk with sheet music lip that can accommodate larger music books or multi-page musical charts or scores. There is a fallboard lock to protect the keys and a lid lock to restrict access to the inside. The Boston-style fallboard is the two-piece folding type that is more secure and won’t slam shut, nor will it warp, get stuck and scratch the sides. The four dual-wheel casters are sturdy hard rubber so it can be moved easily without damaging the floor. The original duet bench suitable for two players is included. It has storage, too. So is local, first-floor professional delivery.

The Yamaha piano-action has legendary praise among piano technicians.

American made Yamaha School Piano.

  Designed for schools, practice rooms and teaching studios, the Yamaha model P22 Studio Upright piano is often chosen by experienced pianists for both home and professional use. It is often regarded as the best bargain in the entire Yamaha line partly because it is priced low to compete for school bids. Their uprights are also popular in performance venues, houses of worship and recording studios. Just watch music videos on YouTube and you’ll see their their pianos represented well.

Yamaha P22 studio upright piano official website.

Yamaha professional upright models are widely used in the practice rooms of music schools due to their durability and tolerance of abuse. A practice room piano can be signed-up for, and played for hours every day of the school week, for decades. The model P22 has a reputation for being a low maintenance instrument. This saves the Institution money of course but it also insures that the music students are practicing on an in-tune instrument that performs well mechanically. They are designed for reliability and stability in adverse environments, then constructed with Yamaha’s legendary quality control.

This piano was built in 1998 and played very little so it has minimal amounts of wear in the action. Thankfully, it was never located in a school, just light use in a home. The structural condition is excellent. The cabinet lid has some patina, but the aesthetics are good otherwise. It was purchased new here in Albuquerque right up the street at the Authorized Yamaha piano dealership, Music World so it is happily acclimated and fully adjusted to our lack of humidity. We will be happy to warrant the piano for two years.

The piano was in excellent condition when we received it and needed very little. We cleaned the instrument inside and out, tuned it to pitch and regulated the action in the 88 Keys Piano Restoration shop so it performs optimally. The touch is classic Yamaha; expressive, accurate and responsive. The tone quality is lovely. The bass tones are particularly robust, the tenor is rich and the treble sings clear and bell-like. This Yamaha piano is conceivably a life-time purchase.

Built in the USA, the Yamaha model P22 studio upright piano cabinetry is suitable for a casual or formal home décor. It isn’t fancy, but stately and handsome with a traditional American appearance. The cabinet is finished in Red Oak veneers with a satin lacquer finish. It has an ample-sized music desk with sheet music lip that can accommodate larger music books or multi-page musical charts or scores. There is a fallboard lock to protect the keys and a lid lock to restrict access to the inside. The Boston-style fallboard is the two-piece folding type that is more secure and won’t slam shut, nor will it warp, get stuck and scratch the sides. The four dual-wheel casters are sturdy hard rubber so it can be moved easily without damaging the floor. The original duet bench suitable for two players is included. It has storage, too. So is local, first-floor professional delivery.

The piano-action is finely regulated and ready for the performance.

Yamaha 48” Professional Upright Piano.

  One of the most sought after and recommended preowned models on the market, they don’t come around very often (or nearly often enough). Designed for the experienced pianist and professional musician, the Yamaha model U1 Studio Upright piano is built in the main factory in Hamamatsu, Japan and offers outstanding musical performance, setting the standards by which many other upright pianos are measured. The “workhorse” model U1 is a part of the Yamaha Classic Collection. A perennial favorite among discerning pianists, they feature outstanding tone, touch and durability. The U-series has historically been Yamaha’s most popular vertical piano line and has had huge financial success. They have had a very long production life for the piano industry. Numerous other models have been tried for a while and then discontinued or have evolved with a new feature and been renamed, but the U1 has endured. Living space is at a premium in Japan and Europe so fewer grands are sold, making a strong case for a high-quality upright like this. Yamaha also has factories situated in China and Indonesia where their lesser quality lines of pianos are built. Lower labor costs there enable more economical price points, however discerning pianists normally find the Japanese models more desirable.

Yamaha has had a well-deserved reputation for superior quality control and virtually perfect preparation at the factory. They arrive at the dealership in flawless condition. Technicians are enthusiastic about servicing them due to their exceptional engineering and design. Many highly respected musicians are Yamaha Artists and endorse these pianos. Elton John comes to mind. Many schools of music have become All-Yamaha Schools as a means to attract students desiring higher-quality musical instruments during their studies and practice. Institutions especially appreciate the low-maintenance aspect of this model because they are averse to recurring budget costs for tuning and service. You will find the U1 everywhere a professional grade piano is required including Music Department faculty offices and some practice rooms, houses of worship, on stage, in the recording studio, and even in homes of discerning pianists.

As always, this piano is sourced locally, per our company policy. It was purchased new right here in Albuquerque at the Authorized Yamaha piano dealership at the time, Music World and has spent its entire life here. So, it is happily acclimated and well-adjusted to our unique desert Southwest climate. It was played very little so the moving parts in the action have modest wear for its age. It is in good condition – structurally and should offer the next owner years of musical fulfillment. We only had to perform our usual dealer prep and nothing more in the 88 Keys Piano restoration shop. That means pitch correction, voicing, tightening of action screws, minor action regulation, and a thorough cleaning inside. It would be an excellent choice for a rehearsal or practice piano for a serious player or an educational instrument in a teaching studio. Hurry on this particular piano, it won’t be here long!

It has the classic Yamaha “feel”; the precision, accuracy and responsiveness that permits vivid musical expression and a wide dynamic range. It also has the classic Yamaha evenness of touch; fast, accurate and responsive with an excellent repetition. The tone is classic Yamaha. It is colorful, harmonic-rich and sonorous with an excellent dynamic range, meaning the pianist can perform the subtlest pianissimo and most forceful fortissimo. Being a 48-inch vertical with longer bass strings and a larger soundboard, the bass response is strong and robust. The treble is strong and the tenor is rich. It’s a pleasure to play.