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Danemann Pianos

W. Danemann & Company (est 1893) were a significant British manufacturer of high quality pianos, based in Islington, London. William Dane...

Over-Damped VS Under-Damped Upright Pianos

There are two main types of damper arrangements for upright pianos. Here we will explore the differences between the two, including the r...

Straight-Strung VS Over-Strung Upright Pianos

There are two main types of upright piano string arrangement. Here we will explore the differences between the two, including the reasons...

Upholstery at Sykes & Sons Pianos

The upholstery is something that is perhaps not afforded much thought, but we wouldn’t be happy supplying stools or benches with old materia

The Knight K10 + Variations

The Knight piano company was established in 1936 and very quickly became one of Britain’s favourite manufacturers of fine, high end instr...

History of John Broadwood and Sons

John Broadwood & Sons was established in 1728, making it one of the oldest surviving piano manufacturers in the world. The company has a ...

Broadwood's Anti-Woodworm Paint

John Broadwood is one of the oldest piano manufacturers in the world. In fact the company, founded in 1728, began making harpsichords bef...

Kemble Pianos

The Kemble Piano Company was established in 1911 by Michael Kemble in Stoke Newington, North London - the centre of the UK's piano manufa...

British School Pianos

During the mid, too late, 20th century, British piano manufacturers were once fulfilling large orders from local educational authorities acr

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