About Klangmanufaktur

Founded 10 years ago, our focus has been on utilizing and augmenting the tonal, technical, and musical potential of the pianos that undergo our rebuilding process. Our expertise is based on decades of experience with design, production, and concert service of new Steinway pianos. We have been able to expand this knowledge with the experience gained in overhauling more than 250 Steinway pianos. Over the years, our workshop has developed into a platform for technical exchange, learning, and understanding, open for all fellow piano and sound enthusiasts.

Seminar Topics

Our seven-day seminar includes the following list of topics for technicians:

Acoustics

• Shimming and improvement of resonant properties of soundboards

• Replacing the bridge cap and making bearing

• Replacing the pin block

• Refurbishing of cast iron plate

• Refurbishing the lower work, underside of piano

• Stringing

Touch & Tone

• Refurbishing the keyboard: lead-free keyboards with CKM key weights

• Installing a new action stack

• Regulating the action

• Installing new dampers and underlevers

• Tuning

• Voicing

• Retrofitting the modern sostenuto system

• Refitting cheek blocks and key lid

Refinishing

• Removing polyester coating

• Veneering of case components

• Finish with hard-oil

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