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Where are Chappell pianos made?
London, England
-Details of Chappell Pianos-
| Make | Chappell |
|---|---|
| Made in | New Bond St, London, England. Taken over by Kemble in about 1970 |
| Made by | Chappell, later Kemble |
| Rating (see Key) | 50-70 |
| Estimated Number In UK | 80,000 About 90% upright, 10% grand |
Are Chappell pianos good?
The Chappell is a lovely sounding piano that has loads of warmth and depth to its tone. The key touch is solid, smooth and really nicely weighted. Chappell pianos of this age are just wonderful to play. This piano has had its action reconditioned.
Where is the serial number on a Chappell piano?
The serial number on an Chappell piano is usually located on the metal frame. Open the top lid of the piano and look at the right hand side. Established in 1811 in Bond Street London.
Is Kemble a good piano brand?
Kemble pianos are renowned for their build quality and nice tone. Often slightlymore mellow in tone, they are a good piano for someone who favours the sound of older pianos, but is looking for a modern instrument.
Where is the serial number on a Kemble piano?
Kemble Pianos The serial number on an Kemble piano is usually located on the Frame. Open the top lid of the piano and look at the right hand side.
Who is the CEO of Warner Chappell Music?
Guy Moot (Apr 1, 2019–)Warner Chappell Music / CEO
Are Kemble pianos still made?
The doors have shut at the UK’s last large-scale piano manufacturer, Kemble & Co, which produced its final piano this week. Their main shareholder, Yamaha, has cut 90 jobs and transferred production to Asia. Kemble has been making pianos since 1911.
Where are Kemble pianos made?
Following the closure of the UK factory in 2009 Yamaha moved production of Kemble pianos to one of their factories in Indonesia where all new Kemble models are built today.
What is the history of Chappell’s piano company?
Chappell’s was founded in 1811 by Samuel Chappell, Francis Tatton Latour, and John Baptist Cramer. Cramer was a highly fashionable pianist, composer, and teacher of the pianoforte. One of the company’s first publications was by Cramer, “Studies for the Pianoforte,” which has had many editions since the first publication.
What is the history of Warner Chappell?
Warner Chappell Music’s catalogue consists of over 1.4 million compositions and 65,000 composers, with offices in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1811 as Chappell & Co., a British music publishing company and instrument shop that specialized in piano manufacturing on London’s Bond Street.
What happened to Chappell?
During the 20th century, Chappell became one of the leading music publishers and piano manufacturers in Britain. The firm was bought by brothers Louis Dreyfus and Max Dreyfus in 1926. On May 15th 1964, three days after the death of Max Dreyfus in the United States, the London building was destroyed by fire but was subsequently rebuilt.
How do I find the serial number of my Chappell piano?
Open the top lid of the piano and look at the right hand side. Established in 1811 in Bond Street London. Kemble Piano Co manufactured Chappell pianos under license until 2000, see Kemble for later serial numbers. We regularly have second hand Chappell upright pianos in stock. Click here to browse our range of second hand upright pianos.