Description
The Arlingham Tudor by Woodchester- Rare British Piano perfect condition
Height 117cm (46″)
Width 143.5.5 cm (56.5″)
Depth 54.5 cm (21.5″)
Woodchester Piano Company has staked a firm commitment to traditional methods of manufacture, creating an individual product that is built to last. Over 200 operations are necessary to complete the manufacture of each piano, from the precision casting and drilling of the iron frame, to the skillful carving of the bridge.Many operations were carried out by hand, involving the trained eyes and ears of craftsmen, heirs to generations of piano making skills. At the heart of the instrument, the all-important soundboard is crafted from solid spruce, selected from timber grown in the mountains of Central Europe.Top quality German cross laminated wrest planks are used to ensure tuning stability. The copper-wound strings are of the highest quality, while the British-made felt hammers are hand cured to give a crisp, sure striking action over tens of thousands of keystrokes.
Awards
In 1997 the Woodchester Elmore model won the prestigious Music Industries Association award for the Best Upright Piano. This accolade was achieved against competition from pianos from all over the world and was the result of a vote taken amongst all the UK retailers.
This piano is one a small handful imported into New Zealand in the late 1980’s and is in near perfect condition with hardly any signs of wear. The brand is no longer available this being one of the last British Pianos to make it to our shores. For details feel free to email me neville@mrmusic.co.nz or through my contact page.
Mr Music (Neville Claughton Govt Regd Technician and Luthier NZ) is a fully qualified piano tuner technician in a career spanning over 60 years. Instruments can be viewed by prior appointment at my Nelson Central Showroom