Winchester Piano Centre

Your piano is a highly specialist purchase, and may be one of the largest investments you ever make. It is important to have as much information as possible at your disposal before making the final decision. At Winchester Piano Centre we are committed to ensuring that the piano you choose is the right one for you, and as an independent company are well placed to give you impartial advice. We have a wide selection of second-hand and reconditioned Yamaha Kawai pianos and other makes. We also stock new Kingsburgs and new Lippmanns which are excellent value. We include local delivery to ground floor, tuning in situ, warranty and VAT.

Overstrung or straight strung ? When you first begin looking for a piano, the words "overstrung" and "straight strung" may mean very little. We recommend that our customers opt for overstrung pianos particularly those who are already competent pianists.
Straight strung means that the strings all run vertically inside the piano. This type of piano is generally older and is not suitable for central heating. Around the 1920's pianos began to be manufactured differently - overstrung. This means that the treble and bass strings cross over each other and is generally a sign of a better quality instrument. Even nowadays, pianos are made in much the same way - all modern pianos are overstrung.

Second-Hand Pianos Whether you have an old piano you would like restored or would like to buy a reconditioned instrument, we can help.
We stock pianos of all ages and styles. Among our most popular models are second-hand Japanese or Korean pianos such as Yamaha and Kawai. These are first class instruments and are excellent value for money. We try to keep several of these pianos in stock at any time.
There are of course many options between these extremes, so when you have an idea of your budget, come and see us - we'll make sure you get the best value for your money.

New Pianos Advantages of buying a brand new piano include guaranteed workmanship and quality, as well as choice of design and finish. We stock a superb range of new upright and grand pianos, Kingsburg and Lippmann. A brand new upright piano could be yours for as little as £1895. New baby grands (up to 5' long) start at around £4995, with larger grands costing in the region of £5-25,000.

Of course, if money is no object, the sky's the limit! Manufacturers are constantly developing and refining their models to keep pace with increasing competition, so if nothing but the very latest innovation will do, we can source it for you, direct from the manufacturer at the lowest possible price.