Piano maker guides
Explore established piano makers
Compare maker histories, typical model ranges and practical buying considerations. The name on the fallboard matters, but condition, maintenance history, touch and tone matter just as much for an individual piano.
Bechstein
German grands and uprights, including classic early twentieth-century instruments.
Blüthner
Leipzig-made instruments often associated with a warm, singing tonal character.
Bösendorfer
Viennese grands and uprights with a distinctive orchestral identity.
Fazioli
Modern Italian concert instruments built in relatively small numbers.
Feurich
A practical guide to Feurich upright and grand piano ranges.
Grotrian-Steinweg
German instruments valued for clarity, balance and construction.
Kawai
Japanese grand and upright ranges, including domestic and professional models.
Steinway & Sons
Professional grand and upright pianos with extensive model histories.
Yamaha
Widely used Japanese pianos, from compact uprights to larger grands.
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