Making your piano like new or better…
Our great honor is being entrusted with the restoration of your prized instrument – the heart and soul of your musical aspirations. Our satisfied clients range from some of the most respected names in the music industry to piano lovers entrusting their family heirlooms to us. We take great pride in delivering exceptional results with every restoration we do. The piano’s old strings are removed, the exterior is refinished, the soundboard is restored or replaced, the gold plate is re-painted, the finest strings are installed, new hammers are installed and voiced, all new action parts are installed and regulated. Your piano is like new or better.
BEFORE & AFTERS
Contact us day or night : (818) 789-1212 or info@lapianoservices.com
OUR RESTORATION PROCESS
The full restoration process is very in-depth, demanding literally hundreds of hours over 12 to 20 weeks.
A comprehensive rebuild addresses three main components:
1. THE EXTERIOR:
The case is stripped…
numerous coats of lacquer finish are applied and hand rubbed…
the hardware is re-plated.
2. THE INTERIOR:
The soundboard is repaired or replaced and refinished…
the aliquot bars are re-plated…
the bridge caps are re-notched…
new plate felts & agraffes installed…
a new pinblock is installed…
the piano is restrung…
new dampers are installed and regulated.
3. THE ACTION:
New whippens are installed…
new shanks & flanges are installed…
new hammers are hung…
new action felts are installed…
the keys are rebushed…
new keytops are installed…
the action is regulated…
and voiced.
The end result: a beautiful instrument, that produces a rich, vibrant tone and a silky, inviting touch that is a joy to play.
REBUILDING FAQ
I don’t see the exact model I’m looking for in the list of pianos you offer. Can you find it for me?
Absolutely! We have an extensive network of sources for unrestored pianos. We’ll get the model and size you want and restore it to your exact specifications.
In the Los Angeles area, but we receive pianos from all over the country.
We will handle all the moving logistics!
3 to 4 months seems to be the average time we need for a complete restoration—there’s a lot of ground to cover!
A restoration can cost between $7,000 and $25,000, depending on how comprehensive it is. We’ll evaluate your piano and come up with a sensible plan that suits your specific piano and budget.
We offer a 1-year warranty on the soundboard, and a 5-year warranty on the remaining parts with each piano we sell