We give pianos fresh new life. The Piano Gal Shop has upcycled oodles of pianos to re-sell and for custom work for clients. One might say piano upcycling is our specialty. The idea behind one of these pianos is not brand new. However, The Piano Gal Shop has taken something that has been done with […]
There are so many ways to upcycle an old piano. I’ve done so many different pieces of furniture with old pianos. Upcycled pianos are a great way to make use of something that is past its useful life with its original purpose. I’m sharing some of my work in this blog series, so that perhaps […]
I’ve created a business out of creating new things from old pianos. I can’t save every piano that is about to head to the dump. I really wish I could. If I had a quarter for every call I get from someone telling me they have an old piano sitting in their Grandmother’s basement, I’d […]
Well, if you’ve been a Piano Gal follower for a while you know the answer is YES! The thing about vinyl records is that some are valuable, many are not. Just like a lot of products in circulation, we have an abundance of them collecting dust in our grandma’s basement. You will find them for […]
Pianos are big, no matter what type you get. Even an upright piano takes some consideration as to where you are going to place it in your home. Before you make a purchase, be sure to measure out a space with a few factors in mind. First: Avoid direct sunlight. This doesn’t necessarily mean that […]
The pinblock is rather mysterious to many. The reason is that in a fully assembled piano, it can’t be seen. However, it is the most important structural element of a piano. It can’t be seen because the cast iron plate sits in front (upright pianos) or on top (grand pianos). The tuning pins are anchored […]
Craigslist is a minefield. When looking for a used piano, Craigslist is not a great option, unless you are a piano expert or you hire one when looking. There are so many pianos all over Craigslist and the private sellers posting their pianos almost always know little to nothing about the quality of their piano […]
Piano keys get really dirty. Imagine your child sitting down at the piano to play and they just finished eating dinner. Did they wash their hands? Multiply this times a kazillion and you’ve got some filthy keys. Then, add to it that dust settles on top of the keys and also falls down the sides. […]
Pianos are really cool. They are also pretty complex in their construction. There are about a bazillion things that affect how well one sounds and feels. I could talk endlessly about how a piano works, but I don’t want you to fall asleep while you read this. This post is to just give you the […]
“It’s an antique”, is a phrase I hear often. The term antique should not be applied to a piano. Think of a piano less in terms of a piece of furniture, and more in terms of a car. A piano may LOOK like a piece of furniture, and in some ways it is i.e. picture […]