Presented by the denver piano company is this petrof model iv 58 grand piano. The ribs run perpendicular to the grain of the soundboard, and therefore perpendicular to any cracks. Grand piano soundboard cleaning really has to be done by the piano. The purpose of a cases hardwood rim is to reduce the loss of the energy that strings supply to the soundboard. Petrof grand piano for sale model iii online piano store. Petrof model after seven years of development in 2014 in honour of antonin petrof, who founded the firm in 1864.
Top surface finish is consistent with surfacing of grand piano plates. He used a router to cut out the length of the crack before filling it in. A piano with a cracked soundboard should be carefully checked for rib separations before purchase. May 09, 2019 how to fix a soundboard crack on a grand piano. While developing and building new prototypes we created a piano with a barstyle seating arangement. The soundboard is made from solid spruce wood in petrof company. Petrof iv grand presented by the denver piano company. Used and new petrof list of vertical pianos and grand pianos. All the production and assembly of petrof upright and grand pianos is held in petrof factory in the czech republic, an acclaimed way of making pianos now that most factories use china for production.
Pianoteq 6 crack is an awardwinning virtual instrument which you can install on your computer pcmac. Complete with a new petrof sales showroom and complete rebuilding shop. In this case, consult with a professional piano technician. Soundboard areas vary with the size of various pianos, but consider for example a board with an area of 4,000 square inches, counting both surfaces. Friedrichs son wilhelm grotrian purchased shares when theodor left to help. The piano sounds and plays amazing, and the seller tells me that the crack is inconsequential. Since a grand pianos soundboard is horizontal, its obvious that if the piano. It can be used both in standalone mode and as an instrument plugin in vst, aax, and audiounits hosts.
The parts used in its construction are second to none. Any separation of a rib from the soundboard at a crack is a potential source of buzzing noises. When the soundboard looses a lot of moisture or absorbs and subsequently loses moisture this causes the planks to shrink and a gap opens up between them. Petrof p115 gloss mahogany console with matching bench. Petrof pianos have the rare combination of clarity and warmth of tone.
The sound produced by a grand piano is the result of a combination of several. Dec 27, 2016 when the soundboard looses a lot of moisture or absorbs and subsequently loses moisture this causes the planks to shrink and a gap opens up between them. Petrof is currently the largest producer of acoustic grand and upright pianos in europe. The photo above shows the bright, attractive and clean soundboard of a very nice new petrof grand piano. A beautiful petrof upright piano with matching bench. Grands are large, fulltoned pianos that have the body, strings, and soundboard arranged horizontally and are supported by three legs. Nov 01, 20 does a cracked soundboard mean my piano is ruined. If so, the crack may have split the soundboard into different pieces. The p210 pasat grand piano exudes a romantic, clear and melodic tone that ranks it among the favourites of music expositions. Over the next two years they completed the brands portfolio it comprises two grand pianos ap 275, ap 225 and one upright ap 6. These pianos are incredibly powerful and have found homes at top concert venues. The repairing of cracks on the soundboard is merely a cosmetic work and does little if anything to restoring.
All the production and assembly of petrof upright and grand pianos is held in petrof. I went to the dealership today, and heres what is being proposed. What is a sound board how to check your piano sound board duration. Up to 80% of production operations is carried out by hand.
Oct 25, 2018 soundboard areas vary with the size of various pianos, but consider for example a board with an area of 4,000 square inches, counting both surfaces. The actions within petrof uprights are either petrof s own piano action or a mix of petrof. It is very unusual to find a toptier european piano like this in such great condition. Graymarket pianos and cracked soundboards pianobuyer. Petrof 275 concert grand piano includes several patented innovations, such as the newly designed solid maple bridges. Feb 07, 2012 what is a soundboard, and where is it. Yamahas typically have a brighter tone whereas i think the petrof is a work of art. This means youll soon have a crack on either side of the repair. After decades of constant pressure from the strings and varying environmental conditions, the soundboard inside of a steinway piano can crack, become loose from the supporting ribs and it may lose its crown. Up to 80% of production operations is carried out by by hand. The result is an exceptional bass and treble response, greater soundboard resonance, and a pure, singing tone.
For the 140th anniversary of petrof s founding we built the petrof iii, jubilee model opus no. Without experienced master pianomakers, intoners and tuners petrof pianos would scarcely be what they are they could hardly have achieved such international renown, nor boast their characteristic romantic sound which is appreciated by music lovers the world over. Beech is the only hardwood used in the construction of cases for petrof grand pianos. Since a grand pianos soundboard is horizontal, its obvious that if the piano lid is kept open, dust and gr. I was told that, except for tuning, the pianos had not been prepped prior to my arrival. The grand piano is considered by many to be the original piano, the purest form of the instrument. The sound board is a five eighths inch thick wooden board in the back of the piano. Id appreciate some informed advice on whether i should buy this piano. Antonin petrof built his first grand piano in 1864 after traveling to vienna in 1857 to learn piano manufacturing. The significance of soundboard cracks on pianos youtube. Bohemia grand soundboard crack followup piano world. List steinway pianos bechstein pianos yamaha pianos baby grand pianos student pianos bargain pianos pianos for sale on ebay grand pianos antique grand pianos art case grand pianos modern grand pianos new grand pianos traditional grand pianos upright pianos antique.
Much more important is for a grand, that the soundboard does not start to hang down instead having a convex dome. Petrof iv grand presented by the denver piano company youtube. Differences between petrof and yamaha piano street. Petrof original action with german partshammers, solid white spruce soundboard, laminated beechwood rim and full size keyboard. Constructionjoints of petrof grand pianos are also glued with the same. How to fix a soundboard crack on a grand piano brigham larson. Petrof concert grand piano for sale living pianos youtube.
Petrof pianos for sale buy a petrof piano at pianomart. A lot of technicians would have opted to repair the crack. If you crack open the lid of either your grand or upright piano and look down, you will see a shiny piece of wood behind the iron plate that runs the entire area of the bottom or back of the instrument. Feb 20, 2018 there was a large crack in the soundboard. Moreover, its european solid spruce soundboard delivers petrof s characteristic romantic tone with a wide. Since 1864, when antonin petrof built his first piano, we have produced under the petrof name roughly 630,000 instruments and many others within the petrof brand family. The significance of soundboard cracks on pianos duration. This is usually the result of changes in the relative humidity that has caused the pieces of wood making up the assembly to expand and contract. After world war ii, the company and property were read more. If there is something wrong here, that has a much more influence on the sound. The actions within petrof uprights are either petrof s own piano action or a mix of petrof renner action. The easiest way to put it is that a crack in a soundboard is a symptom, but not the disease. Much has changed since then, but the skill, care and innovatory spirit that go into our pianos have remained. However, there is about a 12 inch long crack in the soundboard.
Comparing an yamaha grand to a petrof grand id go for the petrof grand just because the tone is so much less harsh. Spruce soundboard, carefully shaped to provide the finest tone and. The cracks in the soundboard can develop in consequence of very low air humidity. The soundboard is what allows the piano to project its sound. The case against repairing piano soundboard cracks part 1. Petrof s grand pianos are available with either the petrof original action or a renner action. May 08, 2018 it is rare to find a handmade european piano of this caliber available for sale which was manufactured in recent years.
Since a grand pianos soundboard is horizontal, its obvious that if the piano lid is kept open, dust and grime will accumulate over time. The importer of my piano, germanamerican, wants the dealer to take the piano back to his shop for inspection. The breeze and storm that i played featured the petrof original action, the bora a renner action. It trades in 5 continents and exports to over 65 countries the world over. After world war ii, the company and property were confiscated under read more. When choosing whether to repair or replace your soundboard, its important to consider the level of damage. My greatgreatgrandfather antonin petrof built his first grand piano in 1864. Graymarket pianos and cracked soundboards myth and reality. This ensures that the instrument can move with the humidity and will not crack. Jan 03, 2017 presented by the denver piano company is this petrof model iv 58 grand piano. For this reason, a crack in the soundboard reduces the soundboard s ability to amplify the vibrations of the strings only in relation to how much of the surface area the crack reduces the vibrating area of the board. A look at some of the qualities that make petrof one of the finest pianos in the world. Without experienced master pianomakers, intoners and tuners petrof pianos would scarcely be what they are they could hardly have achieved such international renown.
In my opinion at least the general public perception that any crack in the soundboard immediately renders a piano worthless is a gross exaggeration. In 2009, petrof s grand piano lineup was revised, with new designs, materials, and a higher level of build quality. The fine quality spruce soundboard has excellent crown for. In 1835, friedrich grotrian established a partnership with theodor steinweg also known in america as steinway. The fine quality spruce soundboard has excellent crown for a powerful, sustained tone. Most component parts are produced by petrof or other czech factories, including the hardware, plates, and cabinetry. How to fix a soundboard crack on a grand piano brigham.
I dont know about the petrof uprights, but if theyre anything like the grands, id go for a petrof. Would sound get affected because of cracked sound board. A pianos soundboard is one of the most important pieces on a piano. It has become a tradition for petrof to mark every tenth anniversary with the production of an original grand piano. A good friend of mine has had a crack in the soundboard of his 6ft kawai for over a decade and has had no other problems whatsoever even though the piano sees heavy use. It is rare to find a handmade european piano of this caliber available for sale which was manufactured in recent years. Original owner pristine condition petrof concert grand piano. While the piano is gone, i would get a temporary piano that i can. It is perfect for music clubs, where it adds to the pleasant atmosphere. Hi folks, i posted a thread earlier about possibly buying a 2nd hand weinbach piano, i was very happy with the responses so cheers for that however now i have discovered that there is a crack in the soundboard it is in the bass side of the board and is about 20cm long and follows the.
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