Welcome
Thank you for looking at the website of Dave Steel Pianos.
About us
Dave started trading in 1988 which means he has over 35 years experience at his fingertips! We are a small Bristol based business providing superb service to the public and the trade. Specialising in tuning, repairs, restoration and buying and selling.
We are passionate about pianos and operating on a small scale means we take personal care, interest and pride in each individual piano and job. We know that a good reputation is an essential ingredient to the success of a business and so every effort is made to provide honest, quality craftsmanship at good value for money.
Always happy to talk about pianos if you need help or advice.
Piano Restoration
If you have a piano already and are thinking about having it repaired or restored we’d be pleased to give you a free estimate or quote. Dave is happy to do simple repairs to full rebuilds.
A simple repair might involve replacing a broken hammer shank or string, replacing a loose tuning pin or just simply rectifying a sticky note.
A full rebuild would normally include:
- Stripping the piano right down and removing the iron frame.
- Making any necessary repairs to the soundboard, frame or bridges before rebuilding the piano with the best quality materials.
- Actions and keyboards would be overhauled and regulated as necessary.
- Caseworks would be stripped right back to the bare wood, sanded, stained and either spray finished or traditionally french polished by hand as required.
- The piano would finally be chipped up to concert pitch and finely tuned to A440, completing the rebuild and restoring the instrument to its former glory.
Piano Tuning
Pianos are made of many different types of materials such as top quality woods, iron, steel, copper, brass, plastics, felts etc., all of which are affected differently by age, wear and use, temperature and humidity. All pianos vary to how long they stay in tune, but generally a piano should be tuned at least once a year. This is important as tuning a piano not only keeps it in tune with itself, but also prevents the whole pitch from dropping flat which will happen if tuning is neglected.
I offer a regular tuning service which will ensure your piano is kept in tune and good working order. Keeping your piano in tune will not only inspire your playing but will also stop you loosing your friends, family and neighbours!
On our Blog page there is a section on Caring for your Piano which gives hints and tips on how to keep your piano in good working order in-between tunings.
For Sale
Gors and Kallmann
£1950
A Gors and Kallmann 5′ grand piano made in Germany in 1925. Serial no. 63232. Re-strung, re-polished and action overhaul by The Piano Gallery (Farringdon) about 10 years ago. 88 note. In very good condition, well looked after, tuned to concert pitch and has a lovely tone and touch. This piano is being sold privately in Nailsea. Price includes local ground floor delivery and a complimentary tuning. Please contact me for more information or if you would like to view the piano.
Danemann
£1250
A lovely Danemann piano made in England in 1975. Serial number 97241. A well looked after piano in great condition and plays beautifully with a good tone. Overstrung, underdamped, full iron frame, 88 note and tuned to concert pitch. This piano is being sold privately in Nailsea by one of my clients. The price includes local ground floor delivery, and a complimentary tuning. Please contact me if you would like more information or would like to view the piano.
Contact Dave Steel Pianos
Please contact us if you would like Dave to service your piano, or if you would like help or advice.
