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.

How did a confident, craft led British piano industry become a handful of surviving names and factories? This article traces how wartime controls, redirected skills and post war austerity reshaped what British makers could build, and explains why those shifts still matter when choosing a piano today, especially at Sykes & Sons.

In this article, we take you inside the history, the science, and the sheer craftsmanship that keeps spruce wood at the very core of piano soundboards — and explain why, even after three centuries, there is still no better choice.

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.

The K15 is from the 'K' range and is one of the most iconic pianos from Knight's lineup.

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