Restauración piano Erard 1845 | SAP Renovation

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ERARD

We carried out a complete restoration of the instrument, which included the cabinet, the acoustic part, and the action with the keyboard. Detailed information about the instrument and the scope of the restoration can be found below.

Technical specifications

Brand Erard
Model:Semi-concert grand

16929

Serial number

1845

Year of manufacture

214 cm

Length

85

Number of keys

Preliminary cabinet work carried out prior to the final finishing of the case. The instrument was finished in a black semi-gloss lacquer. Original Newly crafted brass inlays Cabinet Restoration Details New
Life stye New lightweight lids made of exotic OKOUME wood Transparent semi-gloss lacquer The restoration took 500 hours The soundboard was carefully restored and finished with a premium Italian lacquer. Original The cast-iron frame underwent a complete restoration. Acoustics Details Enhanced
sound Style The soundboard was carefully restored. A new multilayered pinblock was fitted. Strings by Paulello and Heller were installed The hammers were re-covered with felt by a renowned French company.
We installed new damper felt. Old Action Details New
heart Style All cashmere cloths, felts, and leathers were replaced with new ones. The main levers were restored. All wooden and metal parts were carefully cleaned. /0{{total_slide_count}} Wykonane prace 0{{current_slide_index}} cdn_helper cdn_helper cdn_helper cdn_helper cdn_helper cdn_helper cdn_helper cdn_helper cdn_helper cdn_helper cdn_helper cdn_helper

Cabinet

  • The piano case has been completely veneered with rosewood, decorated with geometric marquetry. The entire surface has been finished with a clear semi-gloss lacquer.

Acoustic

  • The soundboard was restored and then coated with premium Italian lacquer.
  • New bridge caps for the bass and treble bridges were made through a four-stage profiling process using carefully selected beech wood.
  • Strings from renowned manufacturers were installed: Heller bass strings on Paulello cores and Paulello treble strings – individually scaled and crafted based on precise measurements.
  • A new pinblock made of beech wood was fitted. Its structure ensures solid and consistent drilling, resulting in improved tuning stability.
  •   The cast-iron frame was restored, and its surface was coated with the highest-quality lacquer, individually matched to the brand and model of the instrument.

Action

  • The action underwent a complete restoration; the hammers were re-felted, and the shanks and main levers were restored.
  • The keyboard was fully restored.
  • The white keytops were replaced with new ones made from top-quality Kluge Ivoplast material.
  • The action and keyboard were precisely regulated.
  • The instrument underwent 8 tunings and voicing, carried out by a certified technician.