Classic Pianos - WA

10/13/2026

Over a 50-year career, the legendary keyboardist Greg Phillinganes has worked with Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and many more. Phillinganes shares stories from his career, the people who helped shape him along the way, and what keeps him moving forward.

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The iconic artist reflects on a lifetime of music that has reached ...

10/13/2026

Finding a piano should feel welcoming, unhurried, and genuinely helpful.

10/09/2026

This Baldwin SF-10 semi-concert grand was handcrafted in the USA. It features a satin ebony finish and measures 7'0" long, making it a strong fit for advanced pianists or small performance spaces.

The SF-10 was designed to bridge the gap between Baldwin's smaller grands and its full concert grand, giving it an interesting place in the company's history. If you're shopping for an American-made pre-owned grand, come play this one in our Bellevue showroom.

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10/09/2026

Built in 2018 and maintained in excellent condition, this Kawai GX-2 is a relatively recent find on the pre-owned market.

Its polished ebony finish gives it a contemporary look, while its 5'11" size puts it a step beyond the smaller baby grands commonly found on the pre-owned market.

Stop by during our Grandest Grand Sale to play and compare it with other grands in our showroom.

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10/07/2026

Yamaha and Tokyo University of the Arts spent two years conserving one of Yamaha’s earliest grand pianos, built in 1903.

The team chose preservation over restoration, keeping original parts and even the marks left by more than 120 years of use. The result is an unusually close look at the beginning of piano manufacturing in Japan.

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The story of the two-year conservation of an early grand piano—a Designated Cultural Property of Minato City, Tokyo— by Yamaha and Tokyo University of the Arts, and the decision to preserve it as a cultural asset for future generations.

10/06/2026

A new piano can be beautifully built and still need work before it plays at its best.

Tuning, regulation, voicing, and careful preparation help give a piano an even touch, balanced tone, and the response it was designed to have. Our latest guide explains what happens before a piano is ready for the showroom or your home.

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10/05/2026

Have you ever wondered why a piano has 88 keys?

It wasn’t always that way. Early pianos had a much smaller range, and the keyboard gradually expanded as composers began writing music that demanded more from the instrument. See how we arrived at the 88 keys we have today.

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A standard piano has 88 keys: 52 white and 36 black. But who decided this number would be the norm, and why?

10/03/2026

At 6'1", this pre-owned C3X hits a versatile middle ground in Yamaha’s CX Series, with enough size for a broad dynamic range while still fitting comfortably into many music rooms and teaching studios.

This one has been well maintained and was seasoned specifically for the North American market.

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10/02/2026

It’s not every day you come across a pre-owned nine-foot Yamaha concert grand, especially one with a Disklavier system.

The CFIII was Yamaha’s flagship concert grand before later generations eventually led to today’s CFX. Featuring an upgraded Disklavier system, it can play back performances with the keys and pedals physically moving.

If you’re looking for a concert grand with power and nuance, this DCFIII offers an interesting combination of Yamaha piano history and player-piano technology.

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10/01/2026

Happy International Music Day!

We’re lucky enough to spend our days hearing scales, first songs, and old favorites fill our showroom. We hope there’s some music in your day, too.