Used & pre-owned

Buy used with certainty, not hope

A well-chosen used or pre-owned piano can offer craftsmanship and value a new instrument rarely matches. But with older pianos, condition is everything — and it is easy to fall in love with a beautiful case hiding an expensive problem. We source, appraise and independently verify, so you commit with confidence.

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Why used

Character, craftsmanship and value

Many of the finest pianos ever built are decades old. Golden-age instruments from the great European and American makers can be acquired for a fraction of their modern equivalents — and, properly restored, can outlast and outplay them. The key is knowing which instruments are worth the investment and which are not.

  • Exceptional value versus new instruments
  • Materials and craftsmanship hard to find today
  • A distinctive voice with genuine character
  • Well-chosen examples hold or grow in value
A used grand piano

Our verification

Every used piano, independently checked

01

Source & date

We locate candidates to your brief and confirm age and origin from serial numbers and records.

02

Inspect

An independent technician examines soundboard, bridges, frame, pinblock, action and structure.

03

Cost & value

We forecast any restoration cost and the fair market value — before and after work.

04

Acquire & restore

We negotiate, arrange transport, and oversee any restoration to protect quality and value.

Bespoke search

Looking for a specific maker or era?

Perhaps a pre-war Steinway, a Blüthner grand, a particular Bösendorfer, or a restored upright to inherit for generations. Tell us what you're searching for and we'll conduct a discreet, patient hunt across trade and private sources — verifying condition before you ever commit.

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Begin with a conversation

Find a used piano worth owning

Book a consultation and we'll search, verify and value on your behalf — impartially.

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