Carlisle Pianos
Piano Experts Based In Brampton
Pianos, unlike good wine, do not improve with age.
The better the quality of the piano the longer it tends to last - so long as it is looked after. For instance, central heating is not good for a piano, so one should never be placed next to a hot radiator. Too much dry heat tends to shrink the timbers which loosens joints, and can even crack the sound board.
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Obviously, excessive moisture is also to be avoided, so storing them in cold sheds and barns will definitely not preserve your piano, although this would be arguably better than a super-dry warm house.
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Even with normal use the hammers get worn, bushings can become loose, or sometimes seize up. And cases get damaged.
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The aim of refurbishing a piano is to restore it to the best playing condition possible. Cost is a major factor. Our aim is to sell a piano that sounds good and plays well for a reasonable price. A full case restoration could double the cost of a piano without altering the sound of the piano. Most of our pianos are between fifty and one hundred years old and the case often reflects this.
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We offer a two-year guarantee
Carlisle Piano's offer a two-year guarantee on all pianos to cover any unforeseen faults that may develop after selling, assuming that the piano has not been mistreated in any way.
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Brand new pianos of course will have their own manufacturer’s guarantee.
The tuning of a piano depends highly on the ambient conditions. After buying a piano from us it will adjust to its new surroundings over a few weeks, whereupon we will tune it free of charge. Subsequent tunings will depend on usage but we recommend at least once a year, charged at our usual rates.