The business was established in 1985, primarily to conserve and repair square pianos and the occasional forte piano, with the expertise, care and respect due to early instruments. Our work ranges from the making of a single string through to the complete rebuilding of structurally failed instruments. Over two hundred instruments have been worked on for clients worldwide that include national heritage bodies, museums, private collectors, dealers, colleges of music, royal schools and performers both amateur and professional. Pianos are prepared to meet differing requirements, from conservation for display only, through to performance standard.
The workshop methods aim to conserve, where possible, all original components. When it is not possible to conserve, or components are missing, an accurate replacement is made and the original returned for future historic reference. Thorough research into original materials allows us to use only suitable replacement woods, cloths, leathers and alloys, all being vital to achieve the correct ‘touch’ and sound. All work is documented in detail in an accompanying photographic report.