Piano Restoration and Rebuilding for Cincinnati
Restoring pianos for Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati is where Baldwin and Wurlitzer were founded, and we rebuild both makes constantly.
We rebuild fine pianos for Cincinnati owners, Steinway, Baldwin, Mason & Hamlin and many others, at our own facility: restringing, pinblock and soundboard replacement, complete action rebuilds and hand refinishing.
What we take on for Cincinnati customers
Major repair and full restoration only, at our shop in Buffalo. No tuning, regulation or minor repairs in Cincinnati: those belong to a technician near you, and we would rather say so than sell you a long-distance callout. Getting the piano here is our problem, not yours. See how our service area works.
Working with the Ohio Valley
Dwight Hamilton Baldwin started his business in Cincinnati in 1862, and the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company began there in 1853. Two of the names we see most often on our bench came out of the same city, and instruments from both are still thick on the ground there.
The College-Conservatory of Music trains pianists by the hundred, and the Cincinnati Symphony has played Music Hall since the 1870s. The city keeps a deep stock of older American grands and the expertise to know when one has stopped performing.
If you own a Baldwin in the city where it was made, we are a reasonable place to send it: our own floor usually carries several, and the makers we rebuild are the ones this city produced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you specialise in Baldwin?
Baldwin is one of our core makes alongside Steinway and Mason & Hamlin, and we usually have Baldwins on the sales floor as well as on the bench. Parts for them are readily available, which keeps a rebuild practical.
What about a Wurlitzer?
We rebuild them too. As with any maker, whether it is worth doing depends on the individual instrument rather than the badge, and we will tell you which yours is after a proper look.
Are parts still available for a piano from the 1890s?
For the makers on our list, yes. Hammers, shanks, flanges, wippens, keytops, bushings and strings are all obtainable, and where a part is genuinely obsolete our shop makes or adapts one.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as you can. Cincinnati is roughly 430 miles out, so the collection is scheduled around other work in the region. Knowing your dates lets us line it up efficiently.