The grand piano belonged to her mother and was in need of a major restoration. The finish on the casing and legs was damaged, and the piano showed signs of wear. Cees Boon has refinished the casing and legs with new polyester lacquer. We replaced the bridge, lacquered the soundboard, installed new strings, and replaced the hammers and shanks, as well as the underhammers and dampers. During the restoration, we discovered cracks in the action frame, which have since been repaired with new tubes. Unfortunately, due to delays in parts delivery caused by the pandemic, the customer had to wait a long time for the piano's return. However, this has not diminished the fact that the piano has turned out beautifully.
What the customer has to say
Recently, my grand piano (Steinway & Sons M, built in 1968) returned after a very thorough restoration by Rani van Emmerik and Joachim Stepanik. It’s incredible how beautifully they have restored it. It shines like it used to, and the sound is fantastic; the piano just sings! They are true professionals with extensive knowledge and experience, who work with great love for the instruments in their workshop and with visible joy. Rani and Joachim clearly take pride in delivering quality. The collaboration and communication went smoothly. If you want to have your piano renovated, you can trust them without hesitation. I highly recommend having them do a restoration. Craftsmanship at its best!
Nicolien Meerding
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