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This rebuilt Bluthner Style 8 grand piano is to be put to auction on the 31st March 2016. This stunning instrument was rebuilt by Forsyth brothers Ltd of Manchester four years ago and is showroom quality. Join the UK’s central piano auction house in our North West auction room to buy a quality piano at the right price this Easter.
Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auction Insights, Buying, Pianos on March 18, 2016
Auction Date: Thursday 31st March 2016
(Doors open 9am auctions commences 12:00 noon)
Make: Bluthner
Model: Style/ Model 8
Year: C.1903 (Rebuilt)
Est: £5,000 – £8,000
This 6ft 3 Bluthner style 8 grand piano is raised on turned & fluted legs and finished in a rosewood satin case.This instrument was originally made in 1903 and has been fully restored by Forsyth Brothers Ltd of Manchester four years ago. This piano is in showroom condition and is a stunning example of the Style 8 grand piano produced by Bluthner. There is also a collection of sheet music that accompanies this fine instrument. Where else could you buy this type of quality grand piano at this price?
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Britannia Piano Auctions : Auction Bluthner Model 8 grand piano in a rosewood satin case
Where else could you buy a quality Bluthner grand piano at this price ?
There are always bargains to be found in our auctions!
It is time to be thinking about the piano for you at the right price
If you have any questions about this auction insight or any other please don’t hesitate to contact us on:
Tel. 0161 977 0075
Email. info@britanniapianoauctions.com
Auction Room Address:
Unit 12 & 13, Willan Industrial estate, West Ashton Road,Salford, Manchester,M50 2GR
We also have each auction live online where you can register to bid, if you would like details on live internet bidding then please call or email us.
Our fully illustrated catalogue for the 31st March 2016 auction is available from us and is delivered to your email account at no cost. You can even request a yearly subscription so you don’t miss an auction.
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Best place to buy a Bluthner piano? Our 31st March UK piano auction in Manchester stocks some great choices for you. Bluthner upright and grand pianos will be available on the day with estimates you can not afford to miss. Many of the pianos will be sold without reserve, Join us in our North West auction room and bid to buy the best priced Bluthner pianos. This traditional style Bluthner upright piano is finished in a mahogany polyester case.
Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auction Insights, Auctions, Buying, Education, Manchester, Music, North West, Pianos, RADA, RNCM, RSM, Selling, Uncategorized on March 12, 2016
Auction Date: Thursday 31st March 2016
(Doors open 9am auctions commences 12:00 noon)
Make: Bluthner
Model: upright
Year: C. 1900
Est: £500 – £1,000
This traditional three panel Bluthner upright piano is offered at a fantastic estimate and is finished in a mahogany polyester case.
Britannia Piano Auctions Bluthner upright Piano Auction 31st March 2016
Britannia Piano Auctions Bluthner upright Piano Auction 31st March 2016
Britannia Piano Auctions Bluthner upright Piano Auction 31st March 2016
Where else could you buy a Bluthner at this price ? There are always bargains to be found in our auctions!
It is time to be thinking about the piano for you at the right price
If you have any questions about this auction insight or any other please don’t hesitate to contact us on:
Tel. 0161 977 0075
Email. info@britanniapianoauctions.com
We also have each auction live online where you can register to bid, if you would like details on live internet bidding then please call or email us.
Our fully illustrated catalogue for the March 2016 auction is available from us and is delivered to your email account at no cost. You can even request a yearly subscription so you don’t miss an auction.
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Don’t miss this fantastic auction, and purchase that piano you have promised yourself
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+ Many Many More…
The UK’s central piano auction house in Manchester holds it’s Easter auction on Thursday 31st March and there are many fantastic bargains on offer. This Steinway Model S is not to be missed…
Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auction Insights, Auctions, Buying, Manchester, Music, North West, Pianos, RADA, RNCM, RSM, Selling, Uncategorized on March 10, 2016
Auction Date: Thursday 31st March 2016
(Doors open 9am auctions commences 12:00 noon)
Make: Steinway
Model: S
Year: C. 1951
Est: £7,000 – £10,000
This Steinway Model S grand piano is offered at a fantastic estimate and is finished in an ebonised case and raised on square tapered legs.
Britannia Piano Auctions March 2016 Steinway Model S Piano For Auction
Britannia Piano Auctions March 2016 Steinway Model S Piano For Auction
Britannia Piano Auctions March 2016 Steinway Model S Piano For Auction
Britannia Piano Auctions March 2016 Steinway Model S Piano For Auction
Britannia Piano Auctions March 2016 Steinway Model S Piano For Auction
Britannia Piano Auctions March 2016
It is time to be thinking about the piano for you at the right price
If you have any questions about this auction insight or any other please don’t hesitate to contact us on:
Tel. 0161 977 0075
Email. info@britanniapianoauctions.com
We also have each auction live online where you can register to bid, if you would like details on live internet bidding then please call or email us.
Our fully illustrated catalogue for the October auction is available from us and is delivered to your email account at no cost. You can even request a yearly subscription so you don’t miss an auction.
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Bidders on the morning of an auction looking round the various instruments on offer
Your Piano Room Acoustics
Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Education, Pianos on July 11, 2014
The dimensions and layout of your piano room will undoubtedly have an effect on the overall sound. Have you ever listened to a piano that is too powerful for the room it is in?
Not only can it be deafeningly loud but it will often result in a poor quality of sound. As a rule of thumb larger pianos are built for larger rooms, this is because they possess qualities and characteristics that best present themselves in larger spaces. The mighty sound of a double octave run in the lower end of a concert grand would be lost in a typical houseroom as there is insufficient space for the sound to develop and resonate.
Remember large pianos are designed to move large quantities of air & produce comparably large sound waves. To do this they need to be housed in an appropriate sized room.
What Is The Layout Of Your Room?
The height & shape of the ceiling are important factors to consider, depending on the ceiling the sound that resounds round the room can be different. For example consider speaking loudly in a cathedral and then in a flat ceilinged room, the difference is just as immense when considering a piano in relation to its surroundings. Consider the cladding of the walls whether covered in wood, plaster, thick wallpaper or acoustic tiles.
Lots of glass and shutters in a room can produce a hard & indistinct timbre whereas soft furnishings such as wall tapestries or draperies can be used to soften hard sounds.
One of the most neglected aspects of a room’s acoustics in relation to a piano is the floor. Is it bare wood, varnished, laminate or waxed? Maybe it is carpeted, the choice is myriad. With wooden floors the sound that is produced in the home can be very strong and overpowering, almost too harsh to be enjoyed. This can often be combated by placing a large rug under the piano to soften the sound.
These are some of the most basic factors that you should consider when designing the layout of your music room. However, having done all that is required you may still find the sound does not suit the room or the ears of the listener. This can be due to the quality of the hammers in the piano be they hard or soft.
A recent case in point which comes to mind was a medium size piano that was transported to a residential address. The sound that the instrument produced was so colossal & overpowering in the room that a technician had to be called in to ‘soften the blow’ by tuning, regulating & voicing the instrument.
To voice an instrument is a very specialised job and can involve either needling a hammers felts to alter its consistency or in extreme cases by doping or ironing the hammers to compact the felt and harden them, there by producing a brighter sound.
However please note that this process is not as simple as it sounds and if you believe your piano is in need of such attention then contact an experienced piano technician as it is a very delicate job
The list can be endless and very expensive if one becomes carried away with the latest trends of sound control. If you consider the above basic factors you will have a perfectly good music cave to hide out in!
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Late Entry For the April Auction: Yamaha G2
Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auction Insights, Pianos on March 31, 2014
This lot was consigned today and is simply a fantastic bargain for anyone:
Make: Yamaha
Model: G2
Finish: white polyester
Year: 1993
A 5ft 7 grand piano in a white polyester case raised on square tapered legs.
This instrument is complete with matching stool.
Britannia Piano Auctions:
Est. £3,000 – £4,000
5th April 2014
The UK’s central piano auction is in Manchester this saturday, its time to be thinking about the piano for you.
If you have any questions about this insight or any other please don’t hesitate to contact us on:
Tel. 0161 977 0075
Email. info@britanniapianoauctions.com
An online listing will be on the website later this week. However, our fully illustrated catalogue for the April auction is available to purchase from us on the day or by telephone / email and is delivered 1st class to your door at a cost of £5.00
April Auction Catalogue:
April 5th 2014 Auction Insight No. 4
Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auctions, Pianos on March 26, 2014
We are just over a week away from the April piano auction in Manchester. Throughout this week and next we will be showing you some of the pianos that will be on offer in the auction room. And remember if you have never been to one of our auctions then a short & very helpful video guide is available on our website home page. The video guide explains what you can expect from start to finish when buying a piano in the auction room.
Steinway Grand Piano
Model: B
SN: 91245
Description: An ebonised model B grand piano by Steinway & Sons. The pedal lyre is finished with two
turned columns and raised on elephant legs.
Auction Est: £10,000.00 – £15,000.00
Images:
Britannia Piano Auctions: Steinway Model B
Britannia Piano Auctions: Steinway Model B
Britannia Piano Auctions: Steinway Model B
Britannia Piano Auctions: Steinway Model B
With just over a week until the UK April piano auction in Manchester it is time to be thinking about the piano for you.
If you have any questions about this insight or any other please don’t hesitate to contact us on:
Tel. 0161 977 0075
Email. info@britanniapianoauctions.com
An online listing will be on the website later this week. However, our fully illustrated catalogue for the April auction is available to purchase from us by telephone or email and is delivered 1st class to your door at a cost of £5.00
April Auction Catalogue:
April 5th 2014 Catalogue is £5.00 delivered to your door (1st class)
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April 5th 2014 Auction Insight No. 3
Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auction Insights, Pianos on March 25, 2014
Claviano Grand Piano
SN: 026
Auction Est: £2,000.00 – £4,000.00
An extremely rare, small grand piano that is finished in an exquisite art case. This unique instrument is reputed to have been built for the songwriter and film star Ivor Novello. This piano spans five and a half octaves and has been strung using bi-chords.
A clear front view of the piano:
Britannia Piano Auctions Claviano Art Case Grand Piano
Britannia Piano Auctions Claviano Art Case Grand Piano
Britannia Piano Auctions Claviano Art Case Grand Piano
Britannia Piano Auctions Claviano Art Case Grand Piano
Britannia Piano Auctions Claviano Art Case Grand Piano
Britannia Piano Auctions Claviano Art Case Grand Piano
Britannia Piano Auctions Claviano Art Case Grand Piano
Britannia Piano Auctions Claviano Art Case Grand Piano
Britannia Piano Auctions Claviano Art Case Grand Piano
With under two weeks until the UK April piano auction in Manchester its time to be thinking about the piano for you.
If you have any questions about this insight or any other please don’t hesitate to contact us on:
Tel. 0161 977 0075
Email. info@britanniapianoauctions.com
An online listing will be on the website later this week. However, our fully illustrated catalogue for the April auction is available to purchase from us by telephone or email and is delivered 1st class to your door at a cost of £5.00
April Auction Catalogue:
April 5th 2014 Catalogue £5.00 delivered to your door
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April 5th 2014 Auction Insight No. 2
Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auction Insights, Auctions, Pianos on March 19, 2014
Bechstein Grand Piano
Model: A
SN: 23211
Auction Est. £2,000.00 – £3,000.00
This Bechstein 6ft model A grand piano is in a mahogany case on square tapered legs. This instrument is complete with an upholstered stool.
A clear front view of the piano:
Britannia Piano Auctions Bechstein Model A April 5th 2014 Auction
A view from the rear of the instrument showing the strings and frame:
Britannia Piano Auctions Bechstein Model A April 5th 2014 Auction
The Piano stands on very elegant duel tapered legs:
Britannia Piano Auctions Bechstein Model A April 5th 2014 Auction
The mahogany stool that accompanies this piano is upholstered in a red and gold diamond pattern. It can house sheet music and is on ball and claw feet:
Britannia Piano Auctions Bechstein Model A April 5th 2014 Auction
Here you can clearly see the keyboard and the ‘spiders web’ music desk:
Britannia Piano Auctions Bechstein Model A April 5th 2014 Auction
With under three weeks until the UK April piano auction in Manchester its time to be thinking about the piano for you.
If you have any questions about this insight or any other please don’t hesitate to contact us on:
Tel. 0161 977 0075
Email. info@britanniapianoauctions.com
An online listing will be on the website two weeks prior to the auction. However, our fully illustrated catalogue for the April auction is available to purchase from us by telephone or email and is delivered to your door at a cost is £5.00
April 5th 2014 Auction Insight
Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Auction Insights, Auctions, Pianos on March 12, 2014
Yamaha 6ft 3” Grand Piano
Model: S400
SN: 4320863
Auction Est: £7,000.00 – £9,000.00
This Yamaha S400 grand piano is in a black polyester casing on square tapered legs:
Britannia Piano Auctions: Yamaha S400 Grand Piano In The April 5th 2014 Auction
Britannia Piano Auctions: Yamaha S400 Grand Piano In The April 5th 2014 Auction
Britannia Piano Auctions: Yamaha S400 Grand Piano In The April 5th 2014 Auction
Britannia Piano Auctions: Yamaha S400 Grand Piano In The April 5th 2014 Auction
Britannia Piano Auctions: Yamaha S400 Grand Piano In The April 5th 2014 Auction
Britannia Piano Auctions: Yamaha S400 Grand Piano In The April 5th 2014 Auction
Britannia Piano Auctions: Yamaha S400 Grand Piano In The April 5th 2014 Auction
With under a month until the UK April piano auction in Manchester its time to be thinking about the piano for you.
If you have any questions about this insight or any other please don’t hesitate to contact us on:
Tel. 0161 977 0075
Email. info@britanniapianoauctions.com
An online listing will be on the website two weeks prior to the auction. However, our fully illustrated catalogue for the April auction is available to purchase from us by telephone or email and is delivered to your door at a cost is £5.00
The Piano Makers Most Suited To You!
Posted by Britannia Piano Auctions in Education, Pianos on January 28, 2014
It can be hard to move away from the makes of piano you became comfortable with in school or college. Most people’s ready available advice is habitually based on what they have used when studying, or second hand advice from another party.
That is not to say that such advice should be disregarded, quite the opposite in fact. However if someone’s advice is based upon there knowledge of playing 4 – 5 different makes of piano then it could be suggested that it is a fairly limited guidance!
Did you play a certain make when you were studying, and still feel like you are drawn back to that make because it is what you know?
Practically every concert venue, school, sixth form, college and recording studio purchase either a Steinway & Sons, Yamaha or Kawai piano. All superb instruments but not necessarily the makes most suited to you….
Don’t feel pressured into living with one of the popular makes you see everywhere. Popular does not always mean they are they best for your needs or the best generally!
Remember:
The reasons behind establishments choosing to use certain brands of piano has little to do with your individual needs, financial plan, likes or dislikes. More often that not a institution will be awash with one or two particular makers,this is because they signed on the dotted line to take part in some type of ‘free loan piano education’ package. What that means is the institution can use many new pianos that it would not otherwise of been able to afford in a single purchase.
Such contracts are worth hundreds of thousands of pounds to the manufacturers, and in turn gives the brand great exposure. Its well understood by the manufactures that such exposure through very appealing contracts develops a natural amount of loyalty from the people playing the pianos.
When institutions & concert venues make such purchases it is usually the ‘best deal’ at the time that wins.
It would be interesting to work out how many makes of piano you know, and what makes in that list you have actually played? Also what makes of piano do you have an opinion about but have never played?
In most peoples opinion Steinway & Sons are the Rolls Royce of the piano world, however why did one of the greatest acclaimed jazz pianist of all time choose to play Bosendorfer pianos?
Oscar Peterson was a Bosendorfer artist
Elton John since the early 1970’s has been one of the most influential pop pianists of our time. An accomplished pianist who studied at the Royal College of Music, he plays Yamaha pianos.
Elton John plays Yamaha
Richard Wagner was a gifted pianist and composer, he was obsessed with the service his Erard piano constantly gave to him throughout his life. I’m surprised he didn’t write an opera named after the maker!
Richard Wagners Erard grand piano
The above is an example of individual taste, and individual requirements, not all of us feel comfortable playing what others consider the ‘Rolls Royce’ or ‘BMW Sport’ of their piano world
With some practical research and opportunity’s we can discover what our perfect instrument is, and what suits and compliments our playing style the best.
In our last auction we had over 80% of the respected makers of piano in the auction room. Our next auction is on April 5th 2014 in Manchester and we hope to have the same & more! It is a great opportunity for you to come and play many different makes of piano and create your own opinions and enhance your knowledge of the leading makers in the piano world. You never know what you might find!
A Grand Sight
A picture taken before viewing hours at the December 2013 auction
Don’t forget there are always bargains to be had at our auctions!
So remember that the institutions have very different needs than you do, so become well acquainted with the other makers of piano!
Ferrari & Bentley to name but a few would never of stood the test of time if with blinkers we all bought Rolls Royce cars. Not only would this of been a great shame but it would of deprived many a good motorist of a most agreeable ride!
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