Business Details
We have dedicated over three decades to the meticulous restoration and service of fine vintage and late-model grand pianos. Our founder, Master Craftsman Christopher Robinson, established AcoustiCraft in 1977 with a mission to preserve the authenticity of pianos through unparalleled expertise. With international recognition in piano remanufacture and action design, we combine historical precision with modern innovation. Our team, led by Chris Haberbosch and Chris Robinson, brings decades of specialized knowledge in piano acoustics, action geometry, and soundboard behavior. As Registered Piano Technicians and instructors in rebuilding seminars, we set industry benchmarks for technical excellence. Our proprietary acoustical research from the late 1970s underpins our ability to faithfully restore vintage instruments while enhancing their performance.
We prioritize client collaboration, working closely with musicians to tailor restorations to their unique playing styles. Our state-of-the-art facility in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is equipped with advanced tools like audio spectrum analyzers for precise tonal analysis. Every project undergoes rigorous quality control, ensuring structural integrity and optimal sound reproduction. We take pride in delivering instruments that exceed expectations, as evidenced by our long-standing reputation and delighted clientele. Our commitment to transparency and craftsmanship has made us the preferred choice for discerning pianists worldwide.
We prioritize client collaboration, working closely with musicians to tailor restorations to their unique playing styles. Our state-of-the-art facility in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is equipped with advanced tools like audio spectrum analyzers for precise tonal analysis. Every project undergoes rigorous quality control, ensuring structural integrity and optimal sound reproduction. We take pride in delivering instruments that exceed expectations, as evidenced by our long-standing reputation and delighted clientele. Our commitment to transparency and craftsmanship has made us the preferred choice for discerning pianists worldwide.
Highlights and features
- We have over three decades of experience in piano restoration and service.
- Our proprietary acoustical research guides precise, historically accurate restorations.
- We developed patented action parts now manufactured by Germany's renowned Renner factory.
- Our team includes internationally recognized master craftsmen and Registered Piano Technicians.
- We maintain active leadership roles in piano technician training and industry standards.
Services
Piano Restoration
AcoustiCraft's restoration service revives vintage and late-model grand pianos to their original splendor. Using decades of expertise and proprietary acoustical research, our craftsmen ensure authentic sound reproduction and mechanical precision. Each restoration preserves historical integrity while enhancing playability for modern performance demands, tailored to the client's artistic needs.
Action Rebuilding
Our action rebuilding service restores piano mechanisms to factory specifications using patented components. This process involves reconstructing hammers, shanks, and hammer heads while maintaining original design geometry. The result is improved touch response and tonal consistency, crucial for professional musicians and institutions.
Precision Tuning
AcoustiCraft's tuning services utilize advanced audio spectrum analyzers for scientific pitch adjustment. This technology ensures perfect intonation across all registers while preserving the instrument's unique tonal characteristics. Our technicians optimize string tension and bridge dynamics for sustained resonance and clarity.
Soundboard Repair
We specialize in structural soundboard restoration, addressing age-related issues like cracks and shrinkage. Using traditional materials and methods, we maintain the instrument's acoustic properties while ensuring long-term stability. This service is critical for preserving the piano's timbral richness and projection capabilities.
Instrument Acquisition
AcoustiCraft assists clients in locating rebuildable pianos that match their stylistic preferences and performance needs. Our experts evaluate instruments for structural integrity and restoration potential, ensuring clients acquire pieces that align with both aesthetic and functional requirements.
Reviews (2)
Johan Liberstan
Jan 14, 2018
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These are good instruments if you are looking for a moderate Asian quality piano. I recently played two of Acousticrafts rebuilds back-to-back. Unfortunately I was not moved to tears. Maybe I would have been had I paid the outrageous asking price. 100% not a Steinway regardless of the name on the fall board.
Elizabeth W.
Sep 09, 2015
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Originally recommended to me by my brilliant tuner/technician, Evan Giller, I took the step of having AcoustiCraft perform a complete rebuilding on my Steinway piano. The result was one of exquisite mastery, and four years later I continue to be thrilled by the instrument. The new soundboard has the phenomenal ability to sustain massive and infinite variety of tone, and the dampers, installed by Karen Robinson, allow for a precise and sensitive ability for pedal control and key release that I had not experienced until now. I am amazed, delighted and grateful for AcoustiCraft's miraculous and dedicated work, and would recommend them to any musician without reservation.
