Pianos from golden era dating around 1890 and 1920 are often underestimated, neglected and sadly disposed of, yet they were made as extremely fine quality instruments and you would be looking at around $50k to buy new instrument of same quality.
Starting in 2026, you can hire fully functional restored antique pianos with unique sound typical for the period from late 1800s and early 1900s for
recordings
performances with periodical instrument
to experience the original sound of pianos from that period
any other occasion you wish
Some pianos are available for any occasion, while others might be only available for short term hire. Please see the details of each piano for specifics
Bluthner has been one of the worlds very finest manufacturer
straight strung upright piano
built in 1889
A4 - 435Hz (only)
Broadwood temperament
Fine clarity of tone across entire range of the piano
Extremely fine continuity in tone, thanks to the straight strung technology there is no audible difference between last bass and first treble strings
Restored in 2025/early 2026
Ed Seiler is another piano maker that has been in business continuously since 1850s and still produce very fine pianos.
undedamper (usual) upright piano
built in 1923
A4 - 440Hz (only)
John Moscow's temperament
Fine clarity of tone across entire range of the piano, very rich but warm bass
Hired for entire 2026