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.

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.

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?

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.

Reconditioned Knight K10 pianos remain to be one of our most popular models and demand for them has only continued to increase.

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