We know that buying a piano can be a daunting process - it can be tough to get accurate information, find a reliable, customer service oriented dealer, get hassle free delivery, and of course find the best deal.

Our goal has been to change all this. We specialize in only select premium quality piano lines such as Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Blüthner, Seiler, August Förster, Yamaha. We know them inside and out and can help you find the right piano for you. And since our sole focus is on these high quality products and we are able to keep our overhead down, way down, we work hard to make sure that we give you the best possible deal. How good is our customer service and our offers? Rather than blow our own horn, look at what our customers are saying:

Superb people to do business with. "We wanted you to know how thoroughly pleased we are with our new piano! Thank you for – well, everything; finding the right piano, your patience and your guidance. Our kids are taking lessons – and I’m even playing again. We are grateful!" Patti Sue Femrite

Thank You! I love my piano!! My wife is still sitting at the new Seiler piano. She loves it!! Thank you for providing us the unique opportunity to purchase an instrument of such fine quality. Teresa Sparks

Although we aren't permitted to post our prices of our new pianos on the Internet (standard piano manufacturer policy), we do hope that you will give us a call at
800 735-0190, so we can answer all your questions and make you our best offer.

If you are still sorting through whether a specific brand is the right one for you, we offer up our 5 points to consider when buying a Piano. In addition, you may also want to check out our extensive Frequently Asked Questions page as well for comparisons of the different beds and our other top FAQs.

1. All Pianos are Not Created Equal

   Of the hundreds of American and European piano companies that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, only a small percentage of them survive today. Only a fraction of this group can claim to have been in existence before the beginning of the era of the modern piano (the mid 19th century). And from this period of time to present day, these select  manufacturers, have been working on crafting the best pianos in the world for over 150 years.

   In so many ways, pianos are like wine. In every aspect it takes time to design them, manufacture them and to groom and craft them into the best of what they can be. Piano manufactures such as Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Blüthner, August Förster, Seiler, Petrof have been around from the beginning working from their original designs, patents and innovations to making their pianos the great pianos that they are today.




2. The Quality is the Difference

   Pianos are still essentially old world technology. Bottom line - the sound quality, playability and durability of a piano begins with the following three factors. Design, material and craftsmanship. On the outside pianos can look to be very similar. But there are many intricacies that go into constructing a piano that affects how it plays and sounds. Some design features include scaling, action design, and how the tension resonant structure (the soundboard, the pin block, plate, and rim or back of the piano), generates the  unique sound of the piano.

   After the design, the next key component of a piano is the quality of the materials. What are the materials used in a piano? Pianos are 80% wood, and the rest is made up of felts, buckskins and metals (hardware, cast and iron frames). What type and quality of wood is used in the different parts of the piano, how and how long the wood was kiln dried, etc, all can make a difference in the way the piano plays and sounds.

   Craftsmanship, which is another essential key that determines the quality of the piano breaks down into three categories. There is the craftsmanship of how they build a piano at the factory and delivery to the retailer. Then there is the craftsmanship of the dealer in prepping the piano so the piano will work properly in your home. And then there is the craftsmanship of your tuner/technician who will help you preserve and maintain the quality of the instrument so it will work well for you and sound good over the lifetime of the instrument.

   The tools and techniques craftspeople use to build and service pianos are changing on an ongoing basis because of the rapid pace of change in modern technologies. So for instance, at Woods & Son Piano Company, we use a pneumatic soundboard press vs. and older style press with go bars. This "new" kind of sound board press is used by piano manufacturers. The difference in practice between piano rebuilders such as ourselves and a manufacturer is that a manufacturer would have five or six different presses already set up for the various models of pianos that they sell. Our soundboard press is a universal press set up to be configured and modified to produce boards for a whole range of different makes and model pianos.

   It's changed my life! I love my new piano!! It has changed my life! Thank you for all your help!" Thanks again! Sincerely Caroline

3. You Should Purchase Your Piano From a Dealer Who Has Superior Restoration Capabilities and Thoroughly Preps Their Pianos

   Ultimately, the only one who purchases directly from the manufacturer is the piano dealer. Unless you are purchasing your piano from another private piano owner, you have to rely on the dealer to do his part in making sure that the piano (new or used) is up to snuff. That requires his expertise and thoroughness in rendering the consumer a playable, settled and adjusted instrument.

   Unlike stereo systems or cars, how the piano sounds and works for you is subject to many more factors. Here is a brief list.
   
   1. Piano Make
   2. Grand or Upright
   3. Model
   4. Component Materials
   5. Dealer Prep
   6. Room Acoustics
   7. Age, design, materials and craftsmanship vary over the years
   8. Used, was it maintained regularly by competent tech?
   
   The major factor that the dealer can control is the prepping that they do in the store. Dealer prep is an essential factor of pre-home routine maintenance for which the dealer must take responsibility. It involves cycles of tuning, regulation, voicing, spotting problems and correcting them so they don't become a problem for you. A dealer with a comprehensive restoration capability and philosophy is much more likely to take care of these types of issues.
   
   

4. As a layman, how can you figure it all out?

   When you go to a piano manufacturer website or read their brochures, you will likely get information about their construction methods, specifications and the company history. It all sounds so good yet what does it mean and how can you understand it so that you can at least move closer to making a decision? For the purpose of illustration, I have included a brief sampling of what you can expect.

   "Established in 1854, the Mason & Hamlin Piano Company was one of the original Boston piano manufacturers and a pioneer of the full-perimeter plate design. Design features; Crown Retention System - unique to Mason & Hamlin and lends stability to the piano. The system consists of the tension resonator (designed and patented for Mason & Hamlin by Richard W. Gertz in 1900), heavy case ribs, thick, hard rock maple rims, and eastern white spruce soundboard. Separate aliquots that are individually tunable, full perimeter plate design."
   
   "Steinway & Sons Piano Company was founded in 1853 by German immigrant Henry Engelhard Steinway in a Manhattan loft on Varick Street. Henry was a master cabinet maker who built his first piano in the kitchen of his Seesen, Germany home. By the time Henry established Steinway & Sons, he had built 482 pianos. Steinway's revolutionary designs and superior workmanship began receiving national recognition almost immediately. Design features; Sostanuto pedal mechanism, adjustable capstans, accelerated action and dozens of other patented innovations."
   
   "Blüthner Piano Company have been exclusively manufactured in Leipzig, Germany since 1853. Members of the Blüthner family have always been in control of the production and have always stuck to the tradition of hand made quality. Design features; Rim Construction and Bracing. The outer rim is made in two halves using up to 7 layers of veneers, laminated crosswise with water resistant glue. The inner rim is laminated of at least 14 layers of select beech. These parts are carefully stored until a uniform moisture content of 8% plus/minus 1.5% is reached. The thickness of the inner rim is 40 mm to 46 mm, the thickness of the outer rim is 22 mm to 27 mm according to the size of the instrument. Pin block, extra select red beech cut into layers of 2 mm is glued crosswise together in 16 layers using water resistant glue, reinforced with a layer of quarter-sawn red beech. The thickness of the pin block is 36 mm. Sound board and ribs, are made of clear, quarter-sawn solid spruce. It is varied in thickness by reason of acoustical design. Careful manufacturing assures the greatest responsiveness due to an optimal ratio of elasticity to density. The bridges of a Blüthner grand piano are handmade of solid maple, with a reinforcement in the treble, fitted with transmitting bridges where necessary. They are carved and fitted with bridge pins made of steel. The action is made by Renner according to measurements provided by Blüthner."
   
   "Seiler Piano Company now ranks among Europe's top manufacturers of first-class grand and upright pianos. In 1849, Eduard Seiler began making pianos in the town of Liegnitz. He wanted to make grand and upright pianos which would not only meet the most demanding, professional requirements but would also provide the educated and culturally versed middle-classes with easy access to the world of music. Design features; Seiler's Membrator System optimizes the resonance of the soundboard and the transparent sound so characteristic of all Seiler's instruments. The Patented Tonal Volume Stabilizer makes for additional tonal volume and the optimum radiation of the sound produced. Seiler's Super Magnet Repetition action permits repetition speeds on uprights which were previously attainable only on grands. Seiler's DuoVox not only permits silent practising day and night but also opens up the world of digital music. Seiler's Frenator System for locking the keyboard lid on grand Uprights was also developed with a higher goal in mind."
   
   "Born on July 30th, 1829, August Förster apprenticed for 3 years in a cabinet maker's workshop during the revolution 1848/49 where he repaired musical instruments in his leisure time. This turned out to be a decisive factor in his life. August Förster moved to Löbau and studied the fundamental principles of piano making. In 1854, August Förster passed his exam as a piano maker.
   Design features;  Sound board solid select mountain spruce. Frame beech laminated rim with beech spruce beams, tenon joined to the rim with beech wood dowels. Bridges made of hard rock maple, ribs full length, pre crowned solid spruce ribs, notched into the inner rim. Plate pure iron ore, made in the traditional method of slow and sand casting. Complete Renner-Action is made of European hornbeam."

   So for instance, when you read from Seiler about their "transparent sound" or from Steinway about the "brilliant New York Steinway sound or from Mason & Hamlin about their "full rich sound", which is better?

   They are all better. That is the beauty of working with quality. It then just comes down to a matter of taste and budget.
   
   

5. How do I decide on which piano has the best feel and tone for me?

   Since most of us work with a limited budget, we have to come up with a realistic set of choices for the best quality piano(s) within our price range. To do this you need to understand that the perfect piano is an idealization that can be misleading. To illustrate this I will tell you a very short story.

   A number of years ago I attended a week long technical service seminar at Steinway and Sons which was at the time taught by Joe Biscelie. Our group went to take a look at the completed pianos on display at the factory which had seven or eight concert grand's set up side by side in the front office showroom. We discovered some surprising information after talking to the the factory personnel who were acquainted with the pianos and how they were received by prospective buyers. They said that though all the instruments came off the same assembly line consecutively and were all the same model and prepped by the same technician, that one or two of the instruments were highly preferred by the majority of the prospective buyers! How can that be? Suffice to say that that is how it is to a greater extent in the broader world of pianos. If pianos can vary to such an extent in a controlled environment of the worlds top piano maker, there is likely to be much more room for variation in the real world.

   So my best advice is that the world of pianos is a variable and subjective world. You should work with people who do quality work and sell quality products and who are willing and ready to work with you on your behalf.

   We know that all the choices can be a bit confusing, and really the best way to sort out your options and what might work best for you is to give us a call at our toll free number (800 735 0190). We will spend whatever amount of time is necessary to help figure out which piano might work the best for you.





"Thank you so very much for all you have done to and for my piano! I am listening to it even as I write and it is truly wonderful! I will think of you often when I play it – especially your kindness"



6. The Retailer You Choose Can Make a Big Difference

   We know that you have a great many options in choosing where to buy your piano. And I know that it may be somewhat more comfortable for many of you to research a piano on the Internet and buy locally. I know I do this, and it is understandable. For this kind of a major purchase, the most important aspect may be that you just feel comfortable that the merchant you are dealing with is reputable and will take care of any problems that come up.

   But before you make up your mind, I would just ask that you consider giving us a shot at your business. While you met us through our online presence, it is just a recent outgrowth of our main business focus - our piano store and restoration facility just outside of Denver, Colorado. Although we started out with a focus on sales and restoration in Colorado, we've rapidly become a respected source for our quality products and services in the Rocky Mountain Region. Our focus is both on giving our customers a fair price and even better customer service. We have many years of experience working with pianos  are committed to making your piano purchase convenient, fast, and worry-free.

   I guess while I'm at it I should point out that there are some advantages from buying from our company, which specializes in a handful of premium piano lines. Unlike a the average retailer who may have only a bit of experience,  knowledge and restoration capabilities, we are a full services restoration facility and know pianos inside and out. We routinely restore, rebuild pianos for clients and for resale. We replace soundboards, pin blocks, actions and just about anything that is required. When you call us to talk about our products or services, you will talk directly with me, Joe Woods. You won't get anyone reading from a script when you call us - I want to listen to what you are looking for, the specifics of what you need, and talk about whether any of our pianos would be a good fit for you. We promise no hard sell or fluff, just good information and a very competitive offer.

   Excellent experience, great customer service. The piano plays beautifully. We appreciate the time and meticulous work you did to get it back on its feet." Thank you for everything! Carrie Carabello

   How to Get a Price Quote

   We aren't allowed to post our pricing on the Internet. If you would like our pricing and our current specials, please give us a call toll free at 800 735 0190.

   I hope you will consider us when you are looking into purchasing or restoring a piano. We have the capability to deliver your new piano no matter where you live in the continental United States. I know you may have a number of questions before making this kind of substantial purchase. Please feel free to give us a call  toll free today at 800 735 0190 so we can answer any questions for you. Remember, we offer a number of substantial incentives for purchasing our pianos. Here are a few of them. A free artist bench with purchase of a new or used grand. That is a $600 value. If you purchase one of our premium line grand's and have to travel from another part of the country, we will cover your transportation. See reasons to buy from us. Our office hours are Monday - Sunday 8 am - 8 pm Mountain Standard Time. Or if you would rather, you can email us and let us know your number and a good time to call you.

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