The World’s Largest Piano Mk.2?
In 2009 the Alexander piano was, arguably, the largest piano in the world. It was build by Adrian Mann in a friend’s farm shed in Dunedin, New Zealand. Incredibly Mann was just 20 when he… Read more »
Category Archives: Acoustic
The Teague: Mid-Century Modern Revisited
Steinway & Sons have just announced their latest Limited Edition grand piano—the Teague Sketch 1111. 1953 was Steinway’s 100th anniversary, and Walter Dorwin Teague, an American industrial designer and architect, was commissioned by Steinway to… Read more »
Unveiled: The World’s Largest Upright Piano
After 3 years of meticulous construction David Klavins will unveil to the world the Klavins M450 Vertical Concert Grand, a 4.5 metre tall vertical piano. This will be the largest upright piano every built. David… Read more »
The New Steinway Sunburst
Sunburst is a legendary colour finish used primarily for electric and semi-acoustic guitars. The best known examples are found on the Fender Stratocaster and Gibson Les Paul. Many of rock’s greatest names (Dylan, Clapton, Hendrix,… Read more »
Surviving Hiroshima Piano at Nobel Peace Prize Concert
Six pianos survived the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6th and 9th, 1945. These are known as the “Hibaku Pianos”. One of these instruments will feature at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert… Read more »
The Upright that thinks it’s a Grand
Phoenix Pianos are an innovative UK piano manufacturer. They are a bit different to other producers in that they tend to break the rules. They bring 21st century technology to an industry that is steeped… Read more »
Boston Pianos – A Rainbow in Curved Air
Back in July I ran a piece on the special “Silver Anniversary” Boston grand piano – a limited run of just 125 unique instruments produced to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Boston piano brand…. Read more »
First Public Appearance of World’s Longest Concert Grand Piano
On Friday 29th September, Luigi Borgato will unveil his latest piano to the public at a special event to be held in the Palazzo della Ragione, Padova (Italy). This will be a very special occasion… Read more »
How can you buy a brand new acoustic piano for 130 dollars?
Japan: Kawai have just remodelled their very successful P-32 range, and these are selling for just 13,800 yen (less than 130 USD). Too good to be true? Well “Yes” and “No”! Okay, so if you… Read more »
The Perfect 25th (Silver) Anniversary Gift
In 1992 Steinway and Sons released a new range of pianos under the Boston brand. Twenty-five years on, and the company has produced 125 unique “Silver Anniversary” grand pianos featuring additions and enhancements highlighting the… Read more »