Maker reference
Rippen Pianos
History, relative rating, UK availability and examples handled by Roberts Pianos Oxford.
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Rippen made many experimental designs such as this one.
A 1958 small Rippen 107h x 145w x 54d. One of the most common Rippens found in the UK
"floating" soundboard for which Rippen were famous; the lest hand edge is not attached, allowing a reverberant bass tone.
Rippen logo from the 50s and 60s
Rippen piano logo and soundboard of an upright
At a glance
Rippen facts
Make: Rippen
Made in: Frankeneng, Holland
Made by: Rippen
Rating: 50-65
Estimated Number In UK: 900
Year and serial number:
1948 – 7979
1952 – 11000
1968 – 105435
1979 – 166785
1988 – 203800
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- Barnes W.H. (London, England) - 45-55
Slightly lower rated
- Brock, Bernard (London, UK) - 45-48
- Godfrey (London, UK) - 35-48
- Hickie & Hickie (London, UK) - 35-48
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A collage of recent sold examples for this make.
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