Sykes & Sons

We are always interested in purchasing quality used pianos, although we are highly selective about the instruments we choose to stock. Every piano is assessed carefully with consideration given to its maker, age, condition, originality, musical performance, and current market demand.

​

The majority of the pianos we purchase come from long-standing customers, though we are always pleased to hear from those looking to sell a well-maintained instrument.

​

If you are considering selling your piano, please contact us via email with as much information as possible. Photographs and accurate details allow us to assess an instrument properly and determine whether it may be suitable for our workshop and showroom.

 

Please include the following information:
 

• Brand

• Model (if known)

• Serial number (usually found on the cast iron frame)

• Location of the piano (postcode)

• Description of condition

• Relevant service or maintenance history

• Photographs

• Telephone number

 

Please note that we do not purchase digital or electric pianos, and we do not stock grand pianos below 150cm in length.
We only purchase instruments manufactured in the UK, Europe, or Japan.

​

We kindly ask that all enquiries are made via email rather than telephone. It is not possible for us to determine whether a piano is suitable for purchase through a phone conversation alone, and callers will simply be directed back to this page.

​​

​

Important notice regarding piano stools and benches:

Many pianos are offered to us together with their original stool or bench. However, in line with current fire safety regulations, we can only accept used seating that still retains the appropriate fire regulation compliance labelling.
 

Any stool or bench supplied without the correct labelling unfortunately cannot be collected or included with the piano.
For this reason, stools and benches are not normally considered when assessing or valuing a piano for purchase.