Rebuilding Steinway M Grand Piano

[95Rah]

Was wondering what the music used in the video as I admire his work as a pianist, too, am wondering how much to charge for a reform of a piano

[ManicoAlmond]

Like people of integrity, fine wine and wood-based musical instruments, time befriends them with enrichment, patina, timbre and grace.

[olyv1]

Did you replace the soundboard ? If not as it seems watching this video, was the curvature still good enough ? How were you sure of that ?

[JohnOakwest]

Steinway does'nt use hitch pin felt punchings and leave the bridge un- lacquered!! The black on the bridge is graphite and needs to be slippery for tuning piano to equalize tension between speaking and non speaking lengths of treble wire. I teased my Dad with the punchings on hitch pins on Steinway (put some on while preparing for stringing) although other makers use them often. Punching=round red felt for those who don't know.

[zcapcc6]

gay slideshow is gay

[jerryaltman]

Make it look as new again.

[aknowneemus]

I'm sure pianist's get quite attached to their piano's. No wonder they have them "rebuilt" instead of buying new.

I read the story of glenn gould, he was amazingly obsessed with his steinway and it wasn't even his. He spent DECADES with steinway co. technicians trying to get it perfect.

people love their steinways, and i cant blame them.

great video!

[thizLITTLEmama]

This Piano sounds beautiful!!!

[paopaomanalansan]

You saved the piano's life!!! Great job...

[ShatteredK]

what did paint the dampers with? (what kind of paint)

[atom353hank]

ShatteredK

The Dampers have a clear coat of lacquer no paint.

[timd789]

what is this song?

[kafriedr]

@timd789

David Lanz - Cristofori's Dream



[onzki]

hi, sorry to ask this, I know it may sound a bit dumb but I'll ask anyway: just curious why would the owner restore it instead of buying a new one? is it because of price is cheaper in restoration or because he/she wants to keep a heirloom / legacy?

[atom353hank]

@onzki It is much cheaper to restore a piano than to buy a new one. The restored piano will sound much better than new ones and will last just as long. Usually you can restore a piano for half the price of a new one of the same brand. Most pianist prefer their own pianos to be restored rather than just buy new. This way they can control the touch, sound, and the finish. So it is like having a piano custom made to their specification for half the price.

[meowmeowkitty3]

very nice, how long did the restoration take, and how old was the piano?

[atom353hank]

The Steinway is about 70 years old and it took over three months to do. If you like this then you need to watch "Rebuilding the Lester" It the the Ultimate Rebuilding job and it took six months.

[jerryaltman]

The most important is the soundboard, since if it it's ok the restoration would recover the original Steinway piano sound.

[shubus]

Seeing a Steinway in such bad shape is enough to make me cry. But a joy to see the rebuild. Real craftsmanship can still be found it seems doing such quality restoration as this. I do wonder how much such a restoration would cost.

[simei64]

excellent work!

[handcuffsXD]

how could somone let a steinway get in such bad condition thats 20-30thousand dollars worth of piano there D:

[noodleninjaa]

"Cool Piano" sounds so much like "Nights in White Satin"

[ShiningFlame01]

Who's the author of the song, because, when i write cool piano, it shows me other piano songs, does the song haves another name? does it haves an author?

[atom353hank]

Jim Brickman is the author and player of "Cool Piano" He also plays "Angel Eyes"

[ShiningFlame01]

What is the name of the first song, please tell me :3

[atom353hank]

The name of the first song is "Cool Piano"

[sigmyers]

I believe it's actually "Cristofori's dream" by David Lanz

[sigmyers]

the first song, I mean

[wailukshilouise]

Such an awesome job!!!

[1mimmo2]

Grandioso!!! Spettacolare!!! Stupendo!!!

[sfkcbf]

Marvelous craftsmanship and respected piano brand. Can't say much for the music, however.  Could have used a Kawai for that.

[KasHCubeD]

what is the second song played here?

[atom353hank]

The name of the second song is "Angel Eyes"

[kristmist]

Wouldn't it cost about the same to repair a piano like that and buy a new one like that ?? What were the parts that actually stayed there ??

[godsloved3]

yeah pretty much. but sometimes its the sentimental value or just that you can say you got it rebuilt and brought it back from a horrible state.

[JPmanga800]

my parents dont have enough money to get me a grand piano...:(

[aknabea]

How much better it looks (andI am sure sounds) now. A very worthy restoration. Thanks for sharing.

Aknabea

[jmanthirtyseven]

Ever consider using Steinway parts in your Steinway? Probably not as I'm sure that would cost to much to make it authentic.

Ill pass..

[atom353hank]

No they are not Steinway Hammers! but Steinway do not use their own hammers on seven and nine foot grands. Steinway uses Renner Hammers on the Seven and Nine foot grands. So if Steinway uses Renner hammers on these grands then why shouldn't the Renner Hammer be used on the smaller grand. Ask any RPT and they will tell you that Renner Hammers and the BEST in the world. All German Steinway have Renner Parts NOT Steinway parts, so why should anyone consider using anything else?

[anfalagu]

lo dejaron preciosas

[mcnimbus]

The restoration work done is of such high quality and spirit that it touches my very heart. I hope that this fine instrument will survive so that someone in the future will say: And then it was expertly rebuilt and brought back so that we can can enjoy this fine instrument to this very day.

Thanks for sharing your excellent work.

[Fishynos72]

wow i think you sould get a job at Strinway or somthing maybe open a resto class or shop you are one of the most talented and patent person i would (i'm still looking for a piano) oay you to fix mine. wow great job

[MercedesCars454]

I have a cable-nelson piano that really needs restoration. Are cable-nelsons a well known brand?

[lily19941994]

Who is author "cool piano" ?

[mongess]

how do you refinish the black keys?

[atom353hank]

Most of the black keys on Steinways are real ebony and we hand rub them out just like we do the finish.

[theaznkid8]

thanks you guys rock

[atom353hank]

The name of the songs on the video are "Cool Piano and Angel Eyes"

[theaznkid8]

hey wut r the names of the 2 songs played in the video does anyone know? thanks great job restoring the piano it looks great YAY!

[NordicHealer]

Where are you located? Were you trained in the Steinway Factor? Do you restore pianos for a living?

Very nice job on the video showing the transformations as everything is brought back into order and balance from a state of degeneration.

[latinchicken]

not steinway hammers finish work sucks.

[atom353hank]

No they are not Steinway Hammers! but Steinway do not use their own hammers on seven and nine foot grands. Steinway uses Renner Hammers on the Seven and Nine foot grands. So if Steinway uses Renner hammers on these grands then why shouldn't the Renner Hammer be used on the smaller grand. Ask any RPT and they will tell you that Renner Hammers and the BEST in the world.

[neckus22]

Faggot

[Fishynos72]

you shoud'nt talk about yourself like that

[neckus22]

Your so funny.... NOT

[Joe15980]

The piano diserve to be restore actully all piano should be restored

[Joe15980]

theres a loud beep sound

[K189T]

What has a loud beep sound?

[Joe15980]

I was typing there was a loud beep sound in other video on Satie Gynopidie but then the screen pop up and I prees post comment

[K189T]

I did'nt all understand (I'm french lol) but it doesn't matter. And about your B? When do you think you'll buy it?

[K189T]

I've just founn a B on eBay, and not very expensive.

[K189T]

you should see it..

[Joe15980]

Yeh I'll check

[K189T]

Too late, it's been sold...

[Joe15980]

oooo

[K189T]

Sorry for you... but would you have bought it?

[Joe15980]

well of course!

[Joe15980]

Its been 10 years

[Joe15980]

its been 10 years that I was trying to earn money and buy a Steinway.

[K189T]

Have you seen on eBay? Maybe there are interesting things...

[Joe15980]

I'v seen some on ebay but they don't have a model B steinway

[K189T]

Do you want a B? Nothing else?

[Joe15980]

yep! only a model B can sound that nice

[K189T]

Ok, and how long do you think you need to buy it?

[Joe15980]

what do you mean how long

[K189T]

When do you think you'll can buy your B?

[K189T]

Hey, why don't you answer?

[Joe15980]

a I think I can buy it in about 4 years

[K189T]

Ah, there's an other B for only 34000€ on eBay, are you interested?

[K189T]

I know that the prize is around 75000€, isn't it? To me my favourite piano is the K189T (lol) by Schimmel. Do you like the very special sound of this mark?

[Joe15980]

Yes of course! it sounded beautiful

[Joe15980]

15 years

[K189T]

Because we see the piano living again...

[K189T]

I think it's always something magical to restorate a piano.

[jlf26]

its beautiful to take something so worn out and restore it to its former glory.

i have the chance of an 1870 style 2 piano but i just dont have the financial means to restore it. Perhaps if i sell my kawai and bluthner, and remortgage.

I bet your piano sounds amazing, well done!

[mercoid]

that piano got what it deserved. a nice restoration. looks like quality replacement materials were used and original parts were restored w/ great care.

[bandiegeek09]

Quik question...I can't think of it but what is that lovely song playing during this slide show?

[atom353hank]

The name of the song is "Cool Piano".

[pianvioguy]

it's actually Cristifori's Dream by David Lanz.

[theaznkid8]

are there 2 songs played in the video or is it just a long rest in Cristifori's Dream? if it is 2 songs wut is the name of the second 1? please respond thanks

[sgtpepper1138]

when I used to install DirecTV, I did a job at this older couples house, and I noticed she had a really nice looking piano, I though ohhh that's nice, it was in a nice wood floored room and then I heard her play it, it sounded fantastic (i was in another room) and I had to look, and low and behold it was a steinway

[teresahan1991]

good as new.. wow.

[DecortesGramm]

very interesst ! I want to be a pianomaker, but in germany it give just one of this schools for pianomaker, and it's 900 km (ca. 850 miles) to it. and nor I will be a undertaker fo course