Vintage & Art Case Pianos As Precious Family Heirlooms

A family heirloom retains personal sentimental value, often based on the happy memories associated with the object, or simply by the fact that it once belonged to a loved one. The piano has been a center point for many such happy family memories. Over time, many improvements have been made in its design and construction, resulting in its greatly improved tone quality, ease of operation, durability and longevity, still the older versions, built with a specific design and style are highly regarded.

Vintage Pianos reflect a past era in their design and craftsmanship. The value of these pianos depends greatly on their condition. To maintain maximum value, a vintage piano requires appropriate repairs, rebuilding, or restoration as components wear out or deteriorate. Pianos originally built to a high quality standard are subjected to necessary restoration that is performed by qualified rebuilders, to achieve their maximum potential performance. A restored vintage piano, besides making a stylish statement, often performs better and lasts longer.

The Vintage Pianos were usually built to incredibly high standards with the best materials and time consuming construction techniques by experienced, talented craftsmen. The older pianos retain desirable elements such as beautiful rare woods incorporated into the cabinet, time-intensive wood carvings and stylish accents. Also common in these pianos are the real ivory keys, which have unique character and style. Experienced piano rebuilders can preserve these elements and properly incorporate new components to restore proper performance.

The Art Case Pianos are pianos with exceptional cases. Piano craftsmanship has long been reflected in both the quality of music and the visual appeal, which has been exceptionally good in these pianos. These pianos comprise a unique blending of aesthetics with a musical experience that modern high-end keyboards cannot compete with. The tone is warm and the designs reflect an inspiring architecture and interior design magnificence, reflecting the furniture styles of their day.

Piano is one of the largest, most dynamic and versatile instruments. Spouting gargoyles, bow-clenching Cupids, intertwining serpents, flute-playing automata, paintings by some of the best artists of the day, nothing has been considered too much for the adornment of this uniquely potent instrument - potent not only as a musical phenomenon and article of furniture, but as a spur to the imaginations and aspirations of many different classes & societies!!

Mr. Paul Graves is a piano industry veteran of over 50 years based in Columbus, OH. His retail operation, Graves Piano & Organ, are nationwide specialists in used and rebuilt world-class pianos such as Steinway & Sons, Bluthner, Bosendorfer, Baldwin and others. Mr. Graves has sold hundreds of millions of dollars worth of pianos nationwide. For more information visit Graves Piano & Organ's website: http://www.gravespianos.com