The Piano Connection

A Music Teacher Founded Service Connecting Buyers and Sellers of Pianos in the Pacific Northwest

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As a piano instructor with over 30 years' experience with pianos and pianists, I value fine instruments that provide a wide range of sound capabilities. Every pianist should have the opportunity to understand and experience playing one of these instruments. Sadly, students often purchase a piano that doesn't offer the response needed to develop both technically and musically. So when considering purchasing a piano, I encourage buyers to think beyond the first few years and purchase an instrument that will take them through their intermediate level into the advanced repertoire.

Please contact The Piano Connection for these and other unadvertised fine pianos on the private market!

 

 

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Steinway
 
 
Steinway O Steinway O (Seattle) New price!
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Exceptional Steinway O from the cherished Vintage Period.
  • 5 feet 10 inches
  • Serial number 122380 (1906)
  • Beautifully restored by a top Northwest registered piano technician in 1998
  • Refinished satin ebony, refinished soundboard
  • Replated pedals, pedal plates, rods, hinges, and casters
  • Completely restrung, new hammers, shanks, flanges, new damper felts, excellent bridgework
  • Soundboard in excellent condition
  • Graceful music rack design
  • Simple and classic leg detail
  • A one-family piano for three generations
  • Regulated and voiced for this sale
  • A new Steinway O sells for over $52,000. Asking $22,000, or best offer. 
"An excellent example of a well-reserved and partially rebuilt Steinway from a fine era," according to the Seattle registered piano technician who recently inspected this piano. This instrument would easily sell for $30,000 in a fine piano shop, so this is a wonderful opportunity to own a coveted Steinway at a remarkable price.

A piano that combines all the best of the Vintage period with an appearance that defies its age. This instrument must be seen, played, and heard to be fully appreciated.


Steinway B thumbnail Steinway B Grand (Seattle) New on the market!

Chosen for its magnificent sound, this former concert venue piano has been lightly played in its NW home. This beautifully balanced instrument offers you a wide coloristic range that projects wonderfully across all registers. The sound is focused, bold, but never overly-bright. The action is well-regulated, extremely responsive, and easy to control. A wonderful opportunity to own a Steinway B for half the cost of a new instrument.

  • 7 feet
  • Serial Number B469315
  • Just regulated and voiced
  • The asking price of this piano is approximately half the cost of new
  • Owner is moving and offers his cherished instrument for $33,995

 

 

Steinway K Vertical (Gig Harbor) New on the market!

This refinished vintage Steinway K vertical (serial number 120290) is ready for your restorative touches. Asking $1600.







  Hamburg Steinway O (Portland)  

Gorgeous refinished 1906 Hamburg Steinway O, mahogany, restored with Renner action. Artist Bench included.

Asking $39,990.

 

 

 

 

 

Four rebuildable Steinways (Seattle)
Starting at $5,000

   
European Pianos
 
 
Forster music room  August Förster Grand (Seattle)  New price!
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A rare and coveted German piano.   

  • 6'4" high gloss ebony Model 190
  • Serial number 155473
  • Built in Germany
  • One owner piano purchased new in 1984 from Western Pianos in Seattle
  • Maintained by two nationally-known technicians
  • New hammers
  • Cabinet beautifully detailed for sale
  • Ancott suggested retail is $72,540. Asking $29,950.


Boesendorfer Grand (Portland)

This 7'4" Bosendorfer is a one-owner instrument (built ca. 1995) in pristine condition and meticulously cared for in a private residence. Its two extra keys in the bass provide extra depth of tone. The Bosendorfer plays like butter and is wonderfully controllable. Although this instrument lists for $130K, we will consider all reasonable offers above $59,000.

 

Special Edition Schimmel Grand (Portland)

This limited edition Schimmel is hand-signed by Nicholas Schimmel, who recently retired and turned over the company to his son. Herr Schimmel designed the cabinet with a special music rack/desk design that conveys the sound to the pianist with exceptional clarity. This instrument is built in both 6'3" and 7 foot lengths. Playing this instrument is phenomenal--it must be experienced to be believed!

 

Hamburg Steinway O (Portland)
 
This Hamburg Steinway, Model O, 5'10", serial no 215624, was just completely restored. Not only beautiful to behold, this responsive Hamburg Steinway posses an engaging and satisfying sound. Hamburg Steinways are rated higher than New York-made Steinways by Larry Fine in The Piano Book.

Accepting offers above $30,000.

 

 

"Good luck with your dream"

Grotrian-Steinweg concert grand, signed by Herr Grotrian, consigned to The Piano Connection.

Grotrian-Steinweg Concert Grand Sold!

Hand-picked at the factory by the Northwest importer of fine European pianos.  A unique one-owner instrument built in 1976. A rare opportunity to own a concert grand for under $30,000.

 

 

 

   
Mason & Hamlin
 
 

 

Let The Piano Connection locate a Mason & Hamlin grand or vertical piano for you at the best price!
Mason & Hamlin Grand (Seattle) Sold!
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This extraordinary 1980 Mason & Hamlin Model A, 5'8" (serial #86778), is a real gem. Well-kept but hardly played, this piano is like new! Its warm, wood finish is in exceptional condition!

Mason & Hamlin pianos are prized for their rich, warm, lyrical tone, with a long sustain. This instrument is a beautiful example of the prized American sound that many prefer over Steinway. A new Mason & Hamlin A would sell for over $52,000, and a used model in this condition would sell for at least $25,000 in a fine piano store.

Hurry, the owner is moving and is asking just $11,995. This piano will sell quickly.

 

Mason & Hamlin Concert Grand (Wilsonville, OR)
  • 9 feet
  • Built in 1970 (Serial No. 1620)
  • Ebony finish
  • One owner (concert pianist)
  • Excellent condition (independently evaluated)
  • Asking $34,500

 

 

   
Knabe
 
 
Knabe Concert Grand  (Seattle) New listing!
  • Sounds and feels truly wonderful
  • Needs cosmetic attention
  • Serial No. 10934
  • A rare opportunity to own an artist's instrument at an unbelievable price under $15,000

Interesting facts about Knabe pianos from Piano World Web site:

  • The Knabe Piano Company was established in 1837 in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • General Robert E. Lee was a frequent honored guest at the Knabe family home.
  • Albert Einstein, who was a devoted music lover, owned a Knabe piano.  
  • Brigham Young liked the Knabe pianos so much that he had 3 Knabes at his home in Salt Lake City.
  • Francis Scott Key (composer of Star Spangled Banner) owned a Knabe.
  • Hans Von Bulow used a Knabe piano for all of his concert recitals in the United States.
  • The Knabe piano was the official piano of the Metropolitan Opera house in New York for over 40 years.

 

   
More Pianos
 
Baldwin Model A (Mill Creek, WA) New on the market!
 
This meticulously maintained Baldwin was recently inspected by a registered piano technician. He observed that the piano was completely restrung and that the pin torque is excellent. He also noted that the regulation and keys are in very good condition. This is a wonderful piano with the coveted rich American sound. Compare with Chinese, Korean, and Japanese pianos at the price and see why this is excellent value!
  • Five feet six inches
  • Serial number 84494
  • Built in 1938
  • Beautifully maintained mahogany finish
  • A fine, American-built instrument for just $11,950

 

   

Updated 10/25/08