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Hi, I have a tuner coming out later this week. I had my piano tuned a few weeks back that I had just purchased. However, the first tuner I got out to tune it, asked if I will be playing with any other intruments to which I said no, so he suggested he tuned my piano to 421 and not 440. Im kicking mys...

The majority of the external of the piano is in very good condition so I probably only need to patch up dents and scratches and the odd part thats slightly cracked or bubbled but as you suggest, it may end up looking worse where it will be patchy due to touch up and old not matching. And as for taki...

1934745_10154074735596522_5785848946611278640_n.jpg Hi, My Step daughter just got a piano for free. Its in very good condition and we cannot figure out the name o the front of it to try and find out who the manufacturer is. I had a look at it this morning but needed a torch to see inside because it...

Hi Colin, Thanks so much for the advice of refinshing. What if there are cracks in some parts of the veneer and the odd dent? Do I need to strip it back completely and redo it? If so, whats the best practise and what is used? Ive googled and see some people talking about using a stripper, but the cr...

Hi Colin, Thanks for the tips. The tuner has already been and gone. He tuned it to pitch 421 not concert pitch because of its age and because it hadnt been tuned for quite a while. He repaired the damper and softened up some of the wool sponge things that hit the wires because they were echoing a bi...

Hi Bill, That is amazing website so full of helpful tips. Further investigation following they the markings: Quoting: The TOP DOOR (top front panel) is usually held in place by two simple clips at the top corners, accessed by simply lifting the top. Then, the top door can be tilted forward and lifte...

Hi Bill, Thank you for the information and links. I have pulled the piano apart to look for any number etc. I have read that Arthur Allison & Co changed name in 1911 to Allison & Allison so Im guessing mine would say Allison & Allison if it was built 1911+. I found the builders marking. ...

Hi, I have just purchased an Arthur Allison upright piano. Its serial number is imprinted on top of the right side board. when you lift up the lid you can see it. It's 38274. I have googled but cannot find this number sequence. I would like to know how old it is. Whether it is late 1800s which the s...