Steinway piano restoration (or sometimes called rebuilding), if done by a qualified technician, has traditionally been viewed as a great investment and alternative to purchasing a new piano.

Restoring a Steinway piano is a profound journey of revival, transforming a cherished, time-worn instrument back into a masterpiece of musical art. For over a century and a half, Steinway & Sons pianos have been one of the global standards for acoustic brilliance, exquisite touch, and peerless craftsmanship. However, even the finest instruments succumb to the relentless passage of time. Wood ages, tension takes its toll on the cast-iron plate, felt and leather components wear thin, and soundboards lose their vital crown. When this happens, a standard tuning or minor repair is no longer enough. The instrument requires a comprehensive restoration—a delicate balance of historical preservation and modern engineering that honors the original soul of the piano while breathing new life into its voice.

The primary goal of a true Steinway restoration is to recapture the legendary "Steinway Sound"—that rich, warm, resonant, and singing tone that has inspired the world’s greatest pianists from Rachmaninoff to Rubinstein. When executed masterfully, the result is not a modern imitation, but a resurrected original. The restored piano regains its dynamic range, its responsive touch, and its acoustic majesty, ensuring that it remains a vibrant center for music, culture, and family heritage for many decades to come.

Modifications usually included in a full Piano Restoration:

• Action regulation
• Bridge repair
• Cabinet refinishing
• Brass polishing
• Damper felts replaced
• Damper regulation
• Decal replacement (if neccessary)
• Hammers (new or rebuilt)
• Ivory keytops are replaced (sometimes with with quality plastic keytops)
• Key bushings (new)
• Action regulation
• Pinblock and/or tuning pin replacement
• Soundboard replacement or repair
• Strings replaced or cleaned
• Repetition levers replacing or rebuilding
• Tuning