UPRIGHT PIANOS

The upright piano (also known as the acoustic piano) has been in existence since the 1700s and to this day it is still the main choice of pianists the world over. Over the years, thousands of uprights have been produced and, even now, many that are over a 100 years old are still being played to the satisfaction of their owners. Piano manufacturers have, of course, refined their approaches and techniques. Cabinet sizes have been reduced, keyboard actions have been improved, and the instruments overall have become much more reliable. Generally, they stay in tune better and for longer, and are able to cope far more satisfactorily with the features of modern living, such as central heating.

The piano business has changed a great deal in recent years, particularly since the 1980s when I first took employment with an established piano company. In those days we were selling mainly British-made pianos; but I remember seeing some of the early Far-Eastern brands reaching our piano shop floors and we knew then that they were a force to be reckoned with and would probably, in time, become the prefered choice of consumers. This has certainly become the case, all these years later.

Illustrated below are some upright pianos that I'm happy to recommend, but I do of course urge you to vist my piano shop to see hear and play them for yourself. A musical instrument simply cannot be experienced over the internet and I would be misleading you if I said it could. So I look forward to meeting you very soon ... Remember, I will deliver to anywhere in Yorkshire - Leeds, York, Harrogate, Wakefield, Sheffield, Huddersfield - and beyond.

Call in or phone me to discuss anything concerning upright pianos.