The story of the O's. We are currently rebuilding and refinishing two Steinway & Sons model "O" grand pianos from 1904 and 1911. This is a tale of two pianos. It was the best of pianos and the worst of pianos. The 1904 piano spent its life in Chicago, experiencing 106 years of Chicago climate changes. It's early years were spent in a coal heated home and it has the coal dust to prove it. Very little of this piano can be saved, we are replacing the soundboard, pin block, complete action, underlever system, key tops, doing extensive veneer repair, and refinishing the piano. There has been considerable damage done to the veneer on the arms which will need to be completely replaced and the lid... the lid is warped enough to hold a couple gallons of water. Maybe that is why it is so warped.

The 1911 O came to us from a much different environment. It spent all but the last couple of years in southern California. It's soundboard is in very good condition. Other than the usual acclimation of dust it is a very clean piano. We are replacing the pin block (it was fine until it's second year in Chicago), the underlever system, and refinishing the case. David Graham is rebuilding the action.

You can follow the Story of the "O's" here.

This is the 1911 S&S O This is the 1904 S&S O

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ANR Piano Service specializes in the restoration of fine American and European pianos. Instruments from the Golden Age of piano making, 1890 - 1930, present musical opportunities only dreamed about by nearly all modern manufacturers of pianos.

Though we work on some of the finest Pianos ever built, we are not elitists. Every piano deserves to be brought up to its grandest potential, whether it is a Piano such as a Steinway & Sons Art Case "D" Piano worth $200,000 or a 100 year old upright Piano that grandma used to play.

Some pianos are simply a little tired and in need of a little Piano rebuilding such as new action parts, pin block, strings or a new finish. On the other hand some "sows ears" can be made into "silk purses" with our custom Piano redesign and rebuilding service. Many pianos are only a few "re-squared corners" from being truly great instruments.

The best way to ensure successful musical experience for your child or for yourself is to have a Piano that is both enjoyable to play and look at.

You may speak to Mr. Andrew Remillard directly to discuss your Piano needs and have them attended to by the craftsman who actually does the work on the piano, not just a piano salesman.

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