At Sykes & Sons, we believe a piano should be an instrument of craftsmanship and substance, built to provide decades of dependable music-making. This is why we limit ourselves to makers with a proven pedigree for solid, well-engineered pianos that stand the test of time.

It is a scenario we hear almost every week: “Someone’s offering us a piano for free — should we take it?” On the surface, a free piano sounds like a dream come true. After all, it’s a big, beautiful instrument, and you’re saving hundreds or even thousands of pounds… right?

When shopping for a piano, it’s tempting to look at brand-new models with attractive price tags. But if you're weighing a budget-friendly new piano against a professionally reconditioned classic, the long-term benefits—musical, financial, and emotional—often favour the latter.

The Welmar name first appeared in 1919, marking the beginning of a legacy that would grow to become one of Britain's most famous and highly respected piano brands.

Yamaha is recognised as one of the leading manufacturers of pianos, with factories and craftspeople across the globe. The acclaimed sound of these pianos can be heard in concert halls, studios, educational institutions, and of course family homes, throughout the world.

Kemble pianos of certain vintages have a common fault on the bass bridge which is always addressed during our reconditioning process of...