Sponsored Review: Lindeblad Piano Restoration

This is a review of the web site and services of the Lindeblad Piano Restoration company. It should be noted that I have not used their services personally, so my opinion is based upon the professionalism and attention to detail as portrayed on the web site.

The Lindeblad Piano Restoration company has been restoring quality acoustic pianos since 1920, and prides itself on using only the finest materials in order to restore an instrument to its former glory.

The company is wise enough to point out that not all pianos are worthy of restoration, and only the likes of Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Knabe, Chickering, Baldwin, or Sohmer are likely to be able to withstand restoration.

There’s an excellent video on the site which walks you through the meticulous process of restoring a Mason & Hamlin grand piano. It really does show what’s involved in the labour of love that is restoration.

It takes about three or four months to restore a piano, including transportation times, and a replacement piano can be supplied by the company while another is being restored. Alternatively, new customers can approach Lindeblad to find them a restored piano.

If you’re in the market for a restored piano and are looking for a company that cares about the instrument, Lindeblad may be worth considering.

Baldwin introduce “Exotic Collection” of Custom House acoustic pianos

Baldwin Piano has unveiled its range of twenty new designs in its “Exotic Collection” of acoustic pianos. All are hand-built, limited edition instruments featuring wild designs and customized paints.

Each piano boasts its own dramatic, exotic, fun or elegant custom paint job that exquisitely showcases the true artistic nature of the Baldwin Custom House. From a striking striped zebra print to a whimsical abalone white grand, to a tied-dyed design with a happy face and one with a Hawaiian style sunset, Baldwin Custom House has created pianos that can serve as works of art in any finely designed home or as a stylized gift to fit any personality. With the launch of the Exotic Collection, Baldwin is demonstrating the future of piano design with the highest level of craftsmanship and unique custom models partnered with whimsical fun and inspiration from some of the world’s most creative artists and customizers.

Read on for the full list of pianos:

Abalone

This whimsical white grand features an iridescent finish with furniture-style legs and a special iridescent plate color. MSRP $85,548

Beauty in B Minor

With its rich tones of gold and burgundy this piano was designed to replicate the painting Beauty in B Minor by abstract artist Michael Ethridge. MSRP $87,348

American Flag Vertical

With a brilliant American flag style, this vertical piano emanates a patriotic feel. MSRP $14,868

Baroque

Representative of the beautiful Baroque period, this high polished ebony grand features a carved music desk, uniquely cut lid, lathed legs and lyre column. MSRP $79,248

Dark Blue

The eye catching color and style of this piano is a particular favorite of many jazz musicians. MSRP $88,602

Feelin’ Groovy (pictured)

Take a trip back in time with this tie dye creation featuring a green plate, colored keys and custom smiley face music desk and lid. MSRP $101,298

French Quarter

Drawing inspiration from the extravagant feathers of the peacock, this high polished mahogany grand features rich pink inlays throughout the music desk, legs and bracket. MSRP $109,848

Glitz & Glamour

Exuding glitz and glamour with its spectacular gold finish and gold trim, this piano is absolutely stunning. MSRP $91,848.00

The Majesty

Fit for royalty, this mahogany grand features gold leaf accents, furniture-style legs, and ornately carved music desk and lid. MSRP $75,390

Parisian

Inspired by the Parisian night life, this grand features mahogany accents, a hand painted mural of the Eiffel Tower and scalloped music desk. MSRP $98,148.00

Purple Passion

This contemporary purple marble finish combined with black plate, purple felt and nickel hardware makes a bold statement. MSRP $84,198

Silver Shimmer

This classic high-polished ebony grand has been transformed with dazzling silver shimmer finish, nickel hardware and a silver plate. Also comes in a vertical model. MSRP $76,458

The Flame

Hand painted hot rod flames and intricate pin-striping make this high-polished ebony 6′3″ grand one of a kind. Also available in 5′2″ and 5′8″. MSRP $100,302

The Princess

Studded with hundreds of tiny crystal, this white 5′2″ grand features a pink plate, pink sharps, nickel hardware and rhinestone accented decals sure to please any princess. MSRP $73,308

The Scroll

Elaborate metallic scroll work embellishes the lid, rim, music desk and legs of this unique high-polished ebony grand. MSRP $82,848

The Tuxedo

Inspired by the Art Deco period this high-polished ebony grand features white trim parts, black keys and white sharps, nickel hardware and a white plate. MSRP $84,423

Tropical Sunset

Purple and pink hibiscus flowers and a tropical sunset cover the lid, rim and music desk of this white high polished grand piano. MSRP $85,548

The Zebra

Go wild with this bold black and white piano, which features a red plate, nickel hardware, and red, white and black keys. MSRP $102,423

Two Tone Bubinga

Inspired by the exotic wood from Africa, this high polished ebony grand accentuates the richness of the wood grain. MSRP $69,348

See images and full specifications at the Baldwin Piano Image Gallery.

Baldwin announce price cuts and new models

Baldwin piano (dubbed “America’s Favorite Piano”) exhibited at NAMM 2006, and have announced some price changes on several of their Vertical models, as well as some ‘innovative new models’ in a choice of finishes.

Read the full press release: Baldwin Piano to Announce Price Cuts, New Models, and Custom Finishes at Winter NAMM 2006
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