Eshelby Pianos
South Africa
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Pianos for Monthly Hire and Sale
Hire a piano in Gauteng from an upfront fee of R 995.00 and monthly fee of R 375.00. Choose the piano that you would like to hire from the variety of currently available upright and grand pianos listed below with photos, descriptions and prices. The upfront, launch fee covers the transport of the piano and stool to and from your residence as well as the first thirty days rental of the piano. The piano will arrive tuned and the tuning of the piano (when necessary) is included in the hire charges (i.e. no additional cost). The piano must be hired for a minimum of six charged months (excl. the launch 30 days).One calendar month notice is required when you no longer wish to hire the piano. Eshelby Pianos currently has over 425 pianos hired out in and around the Gauteng area. We service, restore and re-polish our pianos ourselves, as such are confident about the quality of our stock. Contact Jacqueline, 0823486131 or jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com, for any further queries.
Our intermediate range of pianos suits beginner learners up to piano grade/level 6; even at that level it may not be necessary to hire a premier piano unless the player intends on hosting a concert in their lounge. Most piano teachers would teach from pianos in this range.
JAE 112 Danemann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 73347. This piano was manufactured in London and has been repolished in a hand-waxed style giving the mahogany casing a natural and soft-polished look. It is very attractive, especially given the simplicity in the styling of the piano. The curves on the sides matched with the rounded legs creates subtle refinement. It has a good balanced tone, although lively it is rich and has a good bass-end. The piano has 85 keys, with a medium to firmer touch, and two pedals.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).
JAE 44 Eavestaff Upright Piano with matching stool. This piano's amazingly clever design, being a Mini Royal, gives it the same tone as a much larger piano - thestrings are the same length if not
longer than much larger pianos. The piano has a figured walnut casing. Being a smaller piano and a Mini Royal, it would be a great option for a more advanced player with limited space. This piano has 85 keys, with a medium to heavier touch weight, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 97 cm, width of 145.5 cm and a depth of 49.5 cm.
Hire price, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 31 500.00 (incl. VAT).
JAE 47 Görs and Kallmann Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano was assembled in South Africa in the Dietman Factory. Dietman also made Otto Bach Pianos and one can notice the similarities between this piano and a classic-style Otto Bach structure. However, this piano takes that typical build to another level maintaining the clean appearance of modern symplicity and adding the brilliant refined details of the frames in the top and bottom front panels. The piano has a walnut casing, subtly distinguished with variation in areas like the frames. It also has 3 pedals. This piano will only be available towards the end of July 2022.
Hire price, on special: a reduced launch charge of R 995.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
DE 232 Görs & Kallmann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 63537. Assembled in South Africa in the Dietman Factory, one can see the similarities between this piano and the Classic Otto Bach also manufactured in the
Dietman Factory. However, this structure offers far more with its smart refining frames in the top and bottom front panels whilst retaining a clean and modern appearance. The polish on the mahogany casing shows some crackleur but does not detract from the aesthetic appeal. In all original condition.The tone is pleasant with a warmer feel. It has 88 keys - with a medium touch weight - and 3 pedals.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 24 500.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 374 Haake Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 34322. Built in Hannover in the late 1800’s, the piano has an under damper action and is of straight strung design. It retains its ivory keys. The casing is an amazing burr walnut veneer, impeccably book-matched to create an astonishing effect. It's difficult to appreciate the craftsmanship in a piano like this. Truly an artwork in its own right. The top panel has an etched design of floral sprays. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 128 cm; a width 145 cm and a depth 67 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 40 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 315 Ibach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 134478.
This piano was assembled in 1978, in South Africa and has a light mahogany casing. The action is by Renner, a sure sign of a good quality piano and superior touch quality. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 114 cm, width of 146.5 cm and a depth of 60 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 30 000.00 (incl. VAT).
JAE 01 John Broadwood Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano was manufactured in the 1950's. Its modern boxy appearance certainly makes it a masculine piano; its unusual oak casing makes it unique. Broadwood is the oldest factory to have existed - dating back to the 1700’s - and only having recently closed. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 117 cm, width of 142 cm and depth of 62 cm.
Hire price, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 375.00 for the first eight months.
DE 269 Kemble Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano was manufactured in London and has a mahogany finish. This is a smart, modern-looking piano. We have found the Kemble make to be consistently good in quality and performance.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
DE 289 Kemble (Re-labelled
Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 239361. This piano was manufactured in London in 1978 and has a rather attractive gloss walnut casing to match its modern appearance.
Hire price: a reduced launch charge of R 995.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.
DE 329 Kemble (re-labelled: Carlton) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 308223. The Kemble make is quite well known in South Africa as a reliable piano in the intermediate range. There are a variety of models varying in appearance and style, most of which are quite popular. This one has curved details in its greater structure as well as on its the legs which suits the more matted gloss finish of its walnut casing.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 26 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 250 Knight Upright Pianoforte with
stool. Serial number: 618983. This piano was manufactured in 1977 and has an imbuia casing. We find that this style of Knight, the traditional ball and claw leg design with linin-fold panels, is very popular. This particular piano is refined more so with the gloss polish. The piano has a medium weight touch with a lively, brighter tone. Its dimensions are: a height of 113 cm, a width of 141 cm and a depth of 53 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 34 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 303 Knight Upright Pianoforte with stool.
Serial number: 19717. Knight pianos have a great reputation in terms of quality as well as appearance. This piano is elegant with its traditional ball and claw legs and refined linin-fold panels. It is also a medium to smaller sized piano which would suit most households.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 34 000.00 (incl. VAT).
JAE 26 Moore and Moore Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 92912.
Manufactured in London in 1954, this piano has a figured walnut case. It is a very enjoyable piano with a bright tone and lighter touch. They are always a popular choice and can be well recommended. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 100 cm, a width of 135 cm and a depth of 51 cm.
Hire price, on special: launch charge of R 1 350.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
DE 280 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with Matching Stool. Serial number: 6355421. This piano has a mahogany casing and was manufactured in South Africa in the 1970's. Otto Bach refers to this model as a classic model, but it has what would be described as a modern style. The piano has a crisp, lively tone. It has 88 keys, with a medium touch weight, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 109 cm, a width of 142.5 cm and a depth of 55.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 31 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 338 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 68636. Wow! This is a beautiful example of the Otto Bach make with its good form; dainty, curved, Queen Anne legs and the finishing touch of the whispy frame on the top and bottom panel.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 217 Prüchner Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 87307. Manufactured in London, this is a good example of the Pruchner make. It has a clear, distinct, brighter tone throughout. The piano has a clean walnut casing, and ivory-imitation celluloid keys. It has 85 keys, with a medium to lighter touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 115 cm, a width of 136.5 cm and a depth of 64.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 22 000.00 (incl. VAT).
JAE 119 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 20479. This small and highly attractive piano has a brilliant light mahogany casing matched with its refined and graceful Queen Anne legs. It has 85 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108.5 cm, width of 146 cm and a depth of 51 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
DE 321 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 40418. This piano was manufactured during 1956-1959, in Holland and has a light walnut casing. It is an extremely compact piano with a medium to slightly firmer touch and 85 keys. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 105 cm, width of 141.5 cm and a depth of 51 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 28 500.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 335 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 032166; 24621. The piano has its original satin polished walnut, giving it a very pleasant low sheen look. The tone is brighter and cheerful. It has 85 keys, with a medium to lighter touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions are: a height of 104 cm, a width of 141 cm and a depth of 51 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 25 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 359 Sponnagel Upright Pianoforte with stool.
Serial number: 184113. Serial number 714/8196 (written-in). This piano is in a suberb condition. It has a wonderful burr-walnut casing, panel-etched detail, carved legs and good ivory keys. This piano has an over-damper action, which is often considered a disadvantage, but this one is so good that one cannot pick up on it being so. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 146.5 cm and a depth of 67 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 20 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 201 Steck Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial numbers: 12827 and 577. This piano was manufactured in London and has a mahogany casing showing a pleasant patina. It has a wonderfully rich and mellow tone and 85 keys. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 123.5 cm, width of 143 cm and a depth of 64 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 27 500.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 327 Steinmayer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 2170. This piano has a dark mahogany casing. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 129 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 65 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 26 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 296 Thurmer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 48575. Case number: 6228. This piano was manufactured in 1919. It has wonderful elegant details such as scrolled legs and fluted pilasters, ivory keys and a burr walnut casing which is in lovely condition. Larger pianos can sometimes come across as bulky and quite boxy but this one certainly does not. Thurmer is a well-respected firm of piano makers and the quality does not disappoint. This piano has a rich, mellow tone; 85 keys - with a medium to lighter touch - and two pedals. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 125 cm, width of 149 cm and depth of 67 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 28 500.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 264 Weber Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 71278. Manufactured in London, this mahogany-cased piano has insteresting curved frames, especially in the top front panel. Its panels have an almost Art Noveau design to them. As one would expect of a taller piano, it has a strong tone.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).
JAE 86 William Squire Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.
Serial number 26643. This piano has a walnut casing - note the lovely pattern in the photo to the left. These are one of our favourite pianos to trade, being ever-reliable and pleasant to play, with a lovely brighter tone. The structure of subtle, but noteworthy, curves (in the legs and corners) and finish of the piano is elegant. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 112 cm, width of 134.5 cm and depth of 57 cm.
Hire price, on special: launch charge of R 1 350.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
DE 306 Zimmerman (Re-labelled Bernhard Steiner & Sohn) Upright Pianoforte with stool.
Serial number: 22358. This piano has a walnut casing and a Renner action - which is a mark of quality. The piano has a rich, mellower tone; 88 keys - with a medium weight touch - and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 106.5 cm, width of 141 cm and depth of 53 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 34 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 318 Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 1105V. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany and has its original mahogany finish. Zimmerman is a very good quality piano at the top of our intermediate range. This one has the desirable smooth, warm and rich tone. It has 85 keys - with a medium touch - and two pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: height of 107 cm, width of 142 cm and depth of 52.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 28 000.00 (incl. VAT).
We have many piano that we intend on painting, so if you are looking for a specific colour, we can finish the piano to your taste...
JAE 427 Alexander Hermann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano has an oak casing subtly highlighted with the Gris Belge shade of Rubio Monocoat. The variation of the wood has been given new and modern colour. This finish has become rather popular in the last few years. The keys have a medium to lighter touch and play a brilliant, rounded mellower German tone! This piano’s dimensions are: height of 127 cm, width of 152 cm and depth of 66 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.
Sale price: R 39 000.00 (incl. VAT).
JAE 417 Fehn & Co. Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano has interestingly shaped legs and decorative frames making it bold and such a beautifully well suited, contrastingly detailed stool. Although the piano looks contemporary, it is actually an antique
having been made in the 1930’s. The piano has been painted in the Provence green finish of chalk paint (February 2017). The structure and details of the piano really suits the chalk finish as the colour varies as light changes and ths is highlighted by extra structural details of the piano. Although the top coat can be distressed to reveal the grey-brown undercoat, it has not been distressed. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 130 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 63.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and a monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).
JAE 416 Hoffman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 2455. This piano was manufactured in South Africa and is suited to someone starting to learn how to play the piano. It has been finished with a graphite shade of Chalk Paint. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 114 cm, width of 135 cm and a depth of 53 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 350.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
JAE 424 Niendorf Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano is of premier range quality and the casing has a modern
appeal having been finished with Duck Egg Blue chalk paint (February 2017). The chalk finish quality is adequately shown by how the light reflects different shades, but the photos are not reflective enough of the colour and we will add more photos soon. With a rich and full tone, this piano is an easy choice! It has 85 keys - with a medium to lighter touch- and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 113 cm, a width of 143.5 cm and a depth of 60 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
Sale price: R 38 000.00 (incl. VAT).
JAE 410 Otto Bach Upright Piano with matching stool. Otto Bach pianos have earned a reputation to be a reliable, standard piano in South Africa. The piano's casing was painted with the Barcelona Orange Chalk Paint (April 2017) and then with Granny B's General Lee shade of orange, somewhat less bright and more appealing (April 2022). Although the top coats could be distressed to reveal the Paris Grey undercoat, we have found these unusual colours for piano casing to be very popular as one, plain, bold colour. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 109 cm, width of 144 cm and a depth of 55.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 425.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 502 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 6557288. This is a classic Otto Bach with 88 keys and, proudly, manufactured in South Africa.
The casing has been stained black and finished in Rubio Monocoat's clear finish, giving it a no-finish, matt look with a matching stool (November 2017). The colour is almost black rather than a painted black look. This is a unique case finish. The piano has excellent condition throughout. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 110 cm, width of 143 cm and a depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
Sale price: R 33 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 511 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 88581. This piano was manufactured in Holland. We have painted this piano with a pure white to
p coat and light grey undercoat of chalk paint (June 2018).
We find Rippen pianos to be of a high quality but they are not as expensive as other premier pianos and that is why they are far more accessibly priced and categorised in our intermediate range of pianos. The dimensions of the piano are: a height of 109 cm; a width of 144 cm and a depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sale price: R 31 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 517 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 203289. This piano was painted in Granny B's Gatsby blue shade over a grey undercoat.
It is smart and modern-looking in structure and finish. It has the much-desired warm, rich, mellower tone. The piano has 85 keys - with a medium touch - and 2 pedals. The dimensions are: a height of 107 cm, a width of 145,5 cm and a depth of 52 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sale price: R 28 000.00 (incl. VAT).
Above and below are a few examples of pianos that we have hand-painted (they are also on the Piano Gallery page), if you would like us to paint a piano for you to hire.
Although the Eshelby Standard hire pianos are of a very good quality, our premier range is just of a highter quality - more expensive pianos and/or more expensively polished pianos.
Contact Jacqueline: jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com or 0823486131.
JAE 628 Baldwin Acrosonic Upright Pianoforte and stool. Importantly, this is a standard height piano known as a Console model; most Acrosonics we have seen are of the Spinet version. This is a remarkable piano of a very high quality and finish, with a lively and substantial tone. We feel it rivals
any American made piano that we have tried, including a very similar model from arguably the best maker of pianos in the world. The staining of the case is to a mahogany colour, although the veneer is a figured walnut with very beautiful graining. The immense detail on the piano make it extremely attractive and must have cost a premium when new. The piano has 88 keys (with ivory), with a medium to lighter touch, and 3 pedals. The middle pedal lifts the bass dampers and is not a dampening pedal. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 112 cm, a width of 145,5 cm and a depth of 65 cm.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 575.00.
Sale price: R 46 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 747 Bechstein Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 142751; Model 8 "Concert Upright". We can proudly offer this magnificent piano for sale. Built in 1938, at the very peak of what many consider the Golden Age of piano building, this must have been one of the last pre-war pianos out of this famous factory. Model 8 Bechstein pianos are highly sought after and are very rare. The piano has 88 keys - Ivory naturals. At merely the price of a far more readily available (new) Eastern upright, this really deserves consideration, a piano like this is probably a good R 600 000.00 new. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 126 cm; a width of 156.5 cm and a depth of 63.5 cm.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 860.00.
DE 778 C. Bechstein Upright Pianoforte with stool
. Serial number: 97529. This Model 8 upright piano was built in Berlin, Germany, in 1910. The piano has a re-polished Rosewood casing. The model 8 Bechstein has long been considered a Concert model upright, of unrivalled quality. They are one of our absolute favourite pianos and are extremely scarce. This piano's condition is excellent throughout. This is a collector's piece, of a brand synonymous with quality piano building. Treat yourself! The tone is an incredible balance of a full rich sound with the ability for brightness as well. The keys are original and superb ivory. The piano has 88 keys - with a medium to lighter touch - and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 130 cm, a width of 156.5 cm and a depth of 63 cm.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 875.00.
DE 726 Dietmann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This premier quality piano has a lovely structure and is a high quality piano, fitted with a Renner action. The additional detail in the casework would have made this a Premier a more expensive model. The condition is superb, being a one-owner piano from new. When played, it becomes immediately obvious that this is a higher-quality piano than is usual.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
DE 756 Dietmann Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 11029. This piano was manufactured in South Africa, in the mid 1980’s. The Dietmann factory built many of South Africa's now well-known brands of piano, like Otto Bach. These Dietmann pianos seem to be of a higher than usual quality to the other brands. This is a very good example which we purchased in original well cared for condition. We've done the usual major service on it but beyond that it really needed no work. This is the ever-popular Queen Anne leg model, in quite an unusual walnut finish, most were mahogany. It has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch weight preferred by more serious players, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 103 cm, a width of 147 cm and a depth of 58 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 425.00.