Why should I buy a restored piano over a new piano?

Restored Pianos:

1. Have a superior tone compared to most modern pianos
2. Have more elegant cabinets, more beautiful veneers - sometimes with intricate engravings
3. They hold their value better
4. NOT made with chip-board or 'MDF' board, nor do they have any plastic components
5. Many have real Ivory-covered keyboards
6. They were built by craftsmen using solid, seasoned wood to a high standard and thus have a life expectancy of 80-100 years before the need for restoration.

New Pianos:

1. The majority are built in the Far East, but also in the USA, China and Russia/former Eastern bloc countries. A number of smaller manufacturers in Western Europe still build pianos.
2. The majority are mass-produced in assembly-line style factories. In order to keep manufacturing costs down, the quality of parts used varies, kilns are used to artificially 'season' wooden parts and even soundboards can be made out of multi-laminated wood!
3. Cabinets are usually lacking in character or refinement
4. They lose their value quicker, compared to traditional pianos.
5. Be wary of cheaply-priced instruments with German-sounding names. They are likely to have been built in China or the former Eastern Bloc. In our experience, they are poorly constructed and have a limited life expectancy.

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Should I have my piano restored?

Not all traditional pianos are worthy of restoration: many lesser-known makes/models are not sturdy enough or musically good enough, to justify the investment. Selection, therefore, is paramount. If you have a good name piano such Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Knabe, Chickering, Baldwin, Sohmer and a few select others then it might very worth be restoring.

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Why should I buy a restored piano or have my piano restored from Lindeblad Piano Restoration?

Since 1920, Lindeblad Piano Restoration has been solely specializing in restoring old world pianos. The craftsmanship of restoring pianos has been passed down from Axel Lindeblad to Ed Lindeblad to Paul Lindeblad and now onto Sean and Todd Lindeblad. As a result, eighty years of experience has developed Lindeblad Piano Restoration become the company it is today. We use only the best parts and materials available in the world and take pride in restoring each individual piano.

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What parts do we use when restoring our pianos?

We use the world's finest parts which are used in the best pianos such as the Hamburg Steinways, Bosendorphers, and Mason & Hamlins.

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How long would it take to have my piano restored?

The piano restoration process takes approximately 12-16 weeks on the time your piano is picked up.

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How long do you guarantee your pianos?

We guarantee our grand pianos for ten years on all parts and labor and the uprights for three years.

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If I have my piano restored, do you supply a piano in the meantime?

Yes, if you have your piano restored by us and need a piano in the meantime, we will supply you with a piano until your piano is completed.

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If I am looking for a particular piano which you currently do not have, can you find me a piano that I am looking for?

When we do not currently have what you are looking for, like many times in the past, you tell us what exactly you want and he will locate the piano that you want and then have it restored to your specifications. You are not liable to buy it once completed.

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