KG133 Kingsburg Pianos On Sale (New!)

Posted on May 11, 2012 in Featured Products, News & Events, Piano of the Month | 0 comments

Houston Piano Company is very proud to introduce the amazing line of Kingsburg pianos to the Houston market. These pianos have to be experienced in person to be fully appreciated.  I am a self-professed piano snob with expensive taste, and I love ‘em… I bet you will too!

What makes Kingsburg so different from all the others and such a great investment? Glad you asked! A short answer…”They are fun to play!” Now for a more in depth answer.

Kingsburg Pianos

The single most important factor in creating a great piano that will stand out from all the rest is the integrity of the piano design. All Kingsburg piano scales were created by one of the all-time world’s most prized scale designers and artisans, Klaus Fenner. He is the brains behind the design of some of the top instruments in the world from prestigious German piano companies like Seiler, as well as Yamaha, Baldwin and many others. Very few designers today possess the knowledge and skill  Mr. Fenner does for fashioning powerful pianos that sing and sustain like others costing three or four (more…)

Grand Pianos for Sale

Posted on May 10, 2012 in Featured Products, Piano Blog | 0 comments

At Houston Piano Company, our selection of pianos is no joke. We understand that the piano price is very important to our customers, and we strive to be the best piano dealer in Houston. You can be assured that you are buying from the best in Texas.

The grand pianos for sale in our showroom can provide you the quality you need along with the stark beauty of the design. If you are looking for Perzina piano dealers or Ritmuller piano dealers, stop by to check out some of the great deals we have in stock. Our knowledgeable staff can help you compare between different models to make sure you are buying “the one” for you. For more information about the different types of new pianos, check out the piano section.

Though we do offer a great selection of new pianos, our inventory of used pianos is just as great. Piano prices can vary somewhat based on the condition of the piano. Thus, the value and savings from the used piano market can be very beneficial to you. We carry many brands including used Steinway pianos.

What kind of piano have you been thinking about purchasing? Remember, we are dedicated to making sure the piano you purchase or rent will be the one you need. Our extensive inventory combined with our rich knowledge will help in just that.

Unique German Upright at a Desirable Price (April 2012)

Posted on Apr 16, 2012 in Featured Products, Piano Blog, Piano of the Month | 0 comments

Perzina GP-122 (48-Inch) Professional Upright

Beauty in tone and cabinetry meets moderate pricing in this offering from Germany’s Perzina Brothers. Originally founded in 1871 the company recently celebrated 140 years in fine piano making. This 48-inch model is adorned in exotic African Bubinga wood combined with traditional Polished Ebony.

Superior grade hammers give it a rich, mellow tone which performs at any dynamic level without distortion. A unique “floating soundboard” design yields surprising power in the bass register by increasing the flexibility (flux) of the board’s movement near the bass bridge – similar to a large speaker cone which floats freely in a suspended coil. The resulting tone makes the Perzina a delight to play!

Other impressive features include all-wood pedal works (eliminates potential for unwanted rattling), slow-close key cover, hand-made European action, deluxe artist bench and world-class Austrian White Spruce soundboard.

Bechstein: Fit for a King (and Queen)

Posted on Apr 5, 2012 in Featured Products, Piano Blog | 0 comments

What kind of sound does european royalty prefer? History tells us that Bechstein was the impeccable sound Queen Victoria requested (a gilded grand piano to be exact). If you are looking for extraordinary, look no further than European piano brands. However, Bechstein pianos have caught the eyes (and ears) of many people to be one of the world’s best.

Carl Bechstein started his journey of piano-making in the year 1853. The builder’s company has come a long way since then. Bechstein began realizing that there was a strong need for flexibility in pianos, especially for the vigor of the virtuoso coupled with a delicate sound. Thus, the pianoforte that was built, C. Bechstein, became superior throughout many concert halls and estates. In addition, the C. Bechstein won gold medals in a few different categories at the London International Exhibition in 1862. Around this decade, a couple of other piano builders were consistently becoming ranked the best with C. Bechstein including Blüthner, and Steinway & Sons. Queen Victoria even took note of the impressive piano that was C. Bechstein by requesting a grand piano in 1881, which allowed them to earn a Royal Warrant.

Production of C. Bechstein’s increased dramatically in the years between 1870 and 1914 as factories were prospering in Germany. Unfortunately, it was in the year 1900 when Carl Bechstein, the mastermind behind the brand, passed away. However, his sons then took reign of the company expanding it even further.

Though Bechstein was still synonymous with excellent quality, World War I and World War II immensely influenced the production of the pianos. WWI was the period when Royal Warrants were cancelled and german music as a whole was risking being completely boycotted. Production during WWII was significantly decreased due to bombing attacks on the factory and the craftsmen who were fighting in the war.

After the wars passed, C. Bechstein pianos would eventually return to full-time production and also climb up to the top spot of piano builders in the world. The success was a bumpy path; however, present times still show the success of C. Bechstein and the strong tradition it possesses.

Sources and more information:
http://www.bechstein-pianos.co.uk/tradition.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._Bechstein_Pianofortefabrik

European Sound at an Asian Price (March 2012)

Posted on Mar 20, 2012 in Featured Products, Piano Blog, Piano of the Month | 0 comments

The Pearl River EU-122 (48-Inch) Pro Studio and GH-160 (5’3”) Baby Grand are designed by Lothar Thomma, an internationally known engineer who has spent his entire career developing and refining piano scale designs. Mr. Thomma’s influence on both models has created a European-sounding piano, with warm, full bodied tones throughout the bass and midrange, and treble notes with sparkling highs. The actions are designed to have just the right amount of weight and key dip to offer an incredibly expressive musical instrument.

Over three thousand workers contribute to the engineering and manufacturing of Pearl River-branded pianos.  Both models are made with perfect fit and finish and classic styling to accent the home. All materials used in the pianos are of the highest quality, including tone-wood quality spruce for sounding boards, Chinese walnut for rims, sand-cast iron plates, and hard rock maple parts for the actions. The magic is found in the final product, a combination of excellent design, high quality materials, and superior workmanship.

How Player Pianos Are Born (Video)

Posted on Jan 14, 2012 in Featured Products, Piano Blog, Videos | 0 comments

Ever wondered how player pianos work? This video does not explain the full installation process, but does show a few steps of installing a player system. Enjoy this video of work being done by our team on a piano player system install at Houston Piano Company, and the final product.

Learn about the exciting Player Options available for your piano at our new Piano Player Systems page.

Mason & Hamlin Grand Piano Features (Pictures)

Posted on Jan 11, 2012 in Featured Products, Image Gallery, Piano Blog | 0 comments

 
Here we highlight some of the special features of:
The revered Mason & Hamlin Grand Piano – America’s Finest!

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Brodmann Grand Piano Features (Pictures)

Posted on Sep 16, 2011 in Featured Products, Image Gallery, Piano Blog | 0 comments

This gallery contains images of each of the special features on Brodmann grand pianos and Brodmann baby grand pianos that are listed below. Please click on the piano pictures to expand them.

Houston Piano Company is proud to be the official dealer for Brodmann pianos in the Houston metroplex. Read this article about Joseph Brodmann and the Brodmann piano history to learn more about these magnificent instruments.

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New Grand and Baby Grand Piano Features

Posted on Sep 6, 2011 in Featured Products | 0 comments

Slow-Close Fallboards

Found on most new grand pianos & baby grand pianos here at Houston Piano Company.

Shorter Lid Prop

A standard feature on all grands and baby grands here at HPC is the lower lid prop. Lowering the lid height reduces sound for nighttime play, or to mute overtones while accompanying a singer. (more…)

Special Features to Look For When Buying Vertical Pianos

Posted on Aug 23, 2011 in Featured Products, Image Gallery, Piano Blog | 1 comment

Take a look at these upright piano features offered on some of our new and used vertical pianos.

Grand Style Music Rack (Kawai 52” only)

Better suited to displaying large scores, song books and hymnals.

Lid Prop (Yamaha/Kawai uprights)

Allows more sound to fill the listening environment, like a grand piano with its lid open.

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