Dave Steel Pianos is an established small business with nearly 30 years of experience providing a service both to the public and the trade in Bristol, North Somerset and the surrounding area. We specialise in all aspects of restoration ranging from tuning, simple repairs to complete rebuilds and also hold a stock of quality pianos for sale.
Dave started trading in 1988 which means he has over 35 years experience at his fingertips! We are a small bristol based, family run business providing superb service to the public and the trade. Specialising in restoration from tuning your piano and simple repairs, to complete rebuilds on upright and grand pianos.
We are passionate about pianos and operating on a small scale does not mean that quality is of a lesser standard, on the contrary, we take personal care, interest and pride in each individual piano and job. We know that a good reputation is an essential ingredient to the success of the business and so every effort is made to provide honest, quality craftsmanship at good value for money.
Pianos sales have slowly diminished over the last few years, but do contact us if you have a piano for sale or would like advice on purchasing a piano.
Always happy to talk about pianos if you need help or to give advice.
A simple repair might involve replacing a broken hammer shank or string, replacing a loose tuning pin or just simply rectifying a sticky note.
A full rebuild would normally include:
Stripping the piano right down and removing the iron frame.
Making any necessary repairs to the soundboard, frame or bridges before rebuilding the piano with the best quality materials.
Actions and keyboards would be overhauled and regulated as necessary.
Caseworks would be stripped right back to the bare wood, sanded, stained and either spray finished or traditionally french polished by hand as required.
The piano would finally be chipped up to concert pitch and finely tuned to A440, completing the rebuild and restoring the instrument to its former glory.
Pianos are made of many different types of materials such as top quality woods, iron, steel, copper, brass, plastics, felts etc., all of which are affected differently by age, wear and use, temperature and humidity. All pianos vary to how long they stay in tune, but generally a piano should be tuned at least twice a year. This is important as tuning a piano not only keeps it in tune with itself, but also prevents the whole pitch from dropping flat which will happen if tuning is neglected.
I offer a regular tuning service which will ensure your piano is kept in tune and good working order. Keeping your piano in tune will not only inspire your playing but will also stop you loosing your friends, family and neighbours!
On our Blog page there is a section on Caring for your Piano which gives hints and tips on how to keep your piano in good working order in-between tunings.
Please contact us if you would like Dave to service your piano, or if you would like help or advice.
Telephone 01275 852476
Email: info@nicepianos.co.uk