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Piano Rebuilding & Restoration

Northwest Pianos Service

Piano Rebuilding & Restoration

Premium piano rebuilding, restoration, and custom project work for clients who want a serious instrument prepared with museum-level care, musical integrity, and Northwest Pianos accountability.

A Northwest Pianos service

Rebuilt and restored pianos presented under the Northwest Pianos standard.

Northwest Pianos offers a guided rebuilding experience: curated instruments, carefully scoped restoration, premium rebuild experience, and a clear consultation process from the first evaluation through final preparation.

Every project is reviewed around the instrument's condition, musical goals, design direction, and long-term value, with the same client care expected from Northwest Pianos.

ReadyRebuilt pianos that can be advertised as available or ready to ship.
CustomSpecial project pianos with veneer, finish, leg, hardware, and design options.
PremiumExperience with Steinway, Fazioli, Bösendorfer, and other high-end pianos.
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Service paths

Three ways to introduce piano rebuilding on the site.

Each path gives clients a practical way to learn about the service while individual inventory, project scope, and restoration details are confirmed.

Acoustic grand pianos ready for selection

Ready-to-Ship Rebuilt Pianos

Feature completed rebuilt or restored pianos that are available for immediate purchase, showroom viewing, or delivery scheduling.

Browse available pianos
Premium custom wood veneer grand piano detail

Special Project Pianos

Present design-forward rebuilds with custom wood veneer, unique legs, finish direction, hardware choices, or unusual cabinet details.

Explore custom options
Grand piano restoration workshop

Rebuild Your Piano

Invite owners of meaningful instruments to request an evaluation for action, soundboard, pinblock, bridge, cabinet, and finish work.

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Premium custom wood veneer grand piano detail

European premium rebuilding

Experience with serious pianos, not experimental work.

Premium rebuilding means proven experience with major performance instruments, including Steinway, Fazioli, Bösendorfer, Bechstein, Blüthner, Mason & Hamlin, and other respected makers.

  • 1
    Careful evaluation of the piano's structure, scale, action, cabinet, and musical goals.
  • 2
    Rebuilding recommendations based on the instrument's value, condition, and intended use.
  • 3
    Final preparation and client communication handled under the Northwest Pianos service experience.

What can be included

Restoration scope can be tailored to the instrument.

Action rebuilding

Hammers, shanks, flanges, repetition parts, key work, regulation, and touch refinement.

Soundboard and bridges

Structural review, repair planning, resonance work, bridge service, and tonal goals.

Pinblock and strings

Tuning stability, restringing, new pins, bass strings, and related plate preparation.

Cabinet restoration

Finish refresh, veneer work, polish direction, hardware details, and case presentation.

Special project pianos

For clients who want an instrument with a distinct visual direction.

Some pianos are rebuilt to preserve history. Others become statement pieces. This section gives Northwest Pianos room to advertise special rebuilds with rare veneer, alternative leg styles, custom finishes, brass or nickel hardware, and curated design choices.

Possible project angles

California walnut, ebony polish, satin natural wood, art case inspiration, modernized legs, restored original details, and custom buyer-selected cabinet direction.

Each project can be presented as a one-of-one instrument with specifications, photos, completion status, and delivery availability.

Process

A clear path from first conversation to completed piano.

Consultation

Review the piano, ownership goals, timeline, and whether the instrument is a candidate for restoration.

Evaluation

Document condition, rebuild scope, design direction, and expected work before final recommendations.

Rebuilding

Complete the approved technical and cabinet work with progress communication along the way.

Final prep

Prepare, regulate, voice, tune, and coordinate delivery or showroom presentation when complete.

Warranty

Backed by Northwest Pianos.

Eligible rebuilt and restored instruments are backed by a Northwest Pianos warranty, with coverage based on the piano, rebuild scope, and final inspection.

Final warranty details are confirmed by instrument and scope before a project is approved.

Client questions

Helpful details before starting a project.

Can Northwest Pianos rebuild my current piano?

Possibly. The first step is an evaluation to determine the piano's condition, musical potential, budget range, and whether rebuilding is the right recommendation.

Will completed rebuilds be listed for sale?

Yes. The page can support a ready-to-ship section for completed rebuilt or restored pianos once inventory and photography are available.

Can a buyer request custom veneer or legs?

For qualifying special projects, design details such as veneer, legs, finish, and hardware can be discussed during the consultation phase.

Start the conversation

Talk with Northwest Pianos about rebuilding or restoring a piano.

Bring us the piano's make, model, serial number, photos, and a short description of what you want the instrument to become.