DE 265 Arion Upright Pianoforte with stool.

 Manufactured in 1897, Serial number 15095, this piano has a mahogany casing. This is certainly a beautiful, antique piano. The bold and detailed structure of the piano makes it a centre-piece. An unusual feature is the handles on the sides of the pianos that are for decorative purposes only. It has been fully restored.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 61 Bentley Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano was manufactured in English. It has small proportions and a modern structure. It has a nice, light walnut casing. One should take note of the extra trouble given to its build, in details like the matched veneer panels. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 116 cm, width of 136 cm and depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 185.00 and a monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sale price: R 18 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 223 Bentley Upright Pianoforte with stool.

This is an English make of piano and has a compact, modern-style in a walnut casing.

Its dimensions are: width of 1 m 35 cm, height of 1 m 08 cm and depth of 54 cm.

Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 18 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 341 Chappell Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 67350. This piano was manufactured in 1922, in London, England and has a mahogany casing. The tone is bright and lively, and the touch lighter to medium. The piano has 88 keys. The dimensions are: a height of 130 cm, a width of 150 cm and a depth of 59 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 28 000.00 (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. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 97 cm, width of 145.5 cm and a depth of 49.5 cm. This piano will only be available from 25 July 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 395.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

JAE 93 Eavestaff Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 150657. This piano is a Mini Royal, which means that its bass strings are structured to be much longer and therefore carry the sound of a larger upright piano. It is in beautiful, original condition, is very compact and has a figured walnut casing. It has 85 keys. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 99 cm, width of 147 cm and depth of 49 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 395.00 and a monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 249 Hoffmann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in South Africa, this is a later model from the Hoffmann factory. It has a clear and crisp tone quality and a modern-styled, high-gloss mahogany casing. It would suit a wide spectrum of players. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 112 cm, width of 142 cm and depth of 56 cm. This piano will only be available for hire from towards the end of July 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 and a monthly charge of R 405.00.

DE 276 H. Paetsch Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number MU522, this piano has a Burr Walnut finish. A typical old German piano of high quality and very good tone. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 132 cm, width of 148.5 cm and a depth of 66 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 28 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 246 Ibach Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number: 2A39484. This is a rather attractive piano - which is not surprising considering that it is an Ibach. Simple and modern, it fits the typical image that most people associate with pianos, however the unusual lighter casing and additional frame detail in the top panel make it far more refined in appearance.

The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 109 cm, width of 143 cm and a depth of 53 cm.

Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



DE 316 John Brinsmead Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 80406. This piano was manufactured between the years of 1920-24, in London and has a walnut casing. It has a fresh, lively tone and a medium touch. Although larger pianos may not suit modern households with space limitations, they generally have a better tone. Very nice.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 29 000.00 (incl. VAT).



JAE 17 Kemble Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Manufactured in London. This piano is a royalette style of Kemble. Its structure looks modern but has lovely subtle details on its edging. This is somewhat accentuated by the colour variation in its mahogany casing. Although we have other Kemble pianos with the same royalette style, this one clearly stands out because of this colour variaton. Kemble is one of our favourite makes and models of piano as the make is incredibly reliable and sound in tuning stability, tone and touch. This piano will only be available for hire from mid-July 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 395.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

JAE 09 Knight Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano was manufactured in South Africa.
Knights are one of our favourite makes of pianos. They are a high-quality make! This is a beautiful piano with its outer design and additional refined details. It is also a medium to smaller sized piano which would suit most households. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 113 cm, width of 140 cm and a depth of 54 cm. This piano will only be available from 25 July 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 395.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.

JAE 98 Knight Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 4996. This is a fully English built Knight, whereas most Knight pianos in South Africa were assembled locally. We don't recall having seen another of this design in a walnut casing. It is of a most unusual design - a more modern-looking Knight - and is nicely compact which suits most households. The piano has a wonderfully rich tone unusually found in such a compact piano. It has 88 keys; with a medium, very pleasing touch; and 2 pedals. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 111 cm, width of 140.5 cm and depth of 52 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 185.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 244 Krauss Upright Pianoforte with stool. This is a really attractive piano with a light casing that would really appeal to someone interested in antiques - not adequately captured in the photos. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 131 cm, width of 154.5 cm and a depth of 68 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 45 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 279 Mackay Bros Upright Pianoforte with stool.  Serial number 6350. This piano has a burr walnut casing, note the detail of the etched centre panel. Being called the Transvaal model makes this a piece of South African history! The piano would date to pre 1920 and one can't help but think of its history. It would likely have been brought to Africa on a steam ship, and have been transported by wagon to its destination. If only these items could speak! Mackay was a name used by a dealership as opposed to being a factory. The piano is German, and was probably manufactured by a factory like Zimmermann. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 125 cm, width of 150 cm and a depth of 63 cm. This piano will only be available towards the end of July 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 405.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.



JAE 81 Manthey Klaviano Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 24248/3. Fantastic Bauhaus style casing in a light timber that we have yet to identify. This is a really unique little piano of a sort we have not seen before. The tone is crisp and well-rounded with a very good quality of sound throughout. The keyboard consists of 80 keys. (A-G). This piano’s dimensions are: height of 91.5 cm, width of 137 cm and depth of 53 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 185.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sale price: R 35 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 300 Moore & Moore Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 56607. This piano was manufactured in England in 1936 and has a mahogany finish. This is an unusually tall, fairly modern English piano of repute.The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 124 cm, width of 136 cm and a depth of 61 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1215.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sales price: R 29 500.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 70 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Manufactured in South Africa, Otto Bach refers to this model as a classic model, but it has what would be described as a modern style. It has a lighter mahogany case; the polish has a very slight cracklier effect. As one can see in the photos, the top can be lifted for a greater sound quality. This piano will only be available from the end of July 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 395.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.



JAE 101 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 1372. This piano was manufactured in Holland and the make is well-respected as being of  a high quality. We find the make very popular. The piano has a two-tone casing finish which is quite unusual.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 185.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 29 500.00 (incl. VAT).

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 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 28 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 282 Squire & Longson Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number M3059, This piano was manufactured in London and has a mahogany finish. The design is extremely compact, and probably one of the smallest footprint pianos we have.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 215.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

JAE 67 Steck Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 175146. This piano has a sapele-mahogany casing, which has been re-polished (2016). This is a London-built Steck manufactured in the 1930's. The tone is lively to bright with a medium touch. Being a taller piano, the tone is lovely, rich, well-rounded and strong. The piano has 85 keys that are ivory. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 125 cm; width of 145 cm and a depth of 60 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 185.00 and monthly charge of R 395.00.
Sale price: R 26 000.00 (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 408 Bell Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.

Manufactured in England, this is a very pretty, dainty style of piano with cabriole legs and small, neat proportions.

This piano has been artistically finished with distressed layers of grey, green and white paint.

DE 504 C. Bechstein Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 87947. Manufactured in Germany in the early 1900’s this is a premier quality piano from a renowned manufacturer. This piano had a worn black casing that needed some attention so we decided to paint it with a bold yellow, the “Early’ yellow shade of Tjhoko paint (February 2018). It has a low-lustre brushed finish.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 444 Dietman Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 85607. This piano was recently re-polished to a satin black finish (May 2019). It is of a higher quality than most similar pianos indicated - amongst various reasons - by the Renner action. The piano has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals. The piano’s dimensions are: height of 110 cm, width of 144 cm and depth of 55.5 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).



DE 517 Hoffmann Upright with matching stool. Serial number: 19635. Although this Hoffmann was manufactured in South Africa, it is unique as this is the only locally made Hoffmann we have come across fitted with a Renner action and keys, and the only one of this specific shape as well. It does appear to be of a higher than usual quality for a piano like this. The piano and stool has been painted in Annie Sloan's Aubasson blue chalk paint; it has a cheerful and light appearance with nice detailing (July 2019). It has 85 keys, with a medium touch, and 2 pedals.  The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 114 cm, width of 137 cm and a depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 445.00.
Sale price: R 30 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 406 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 6760246. This piano has a finish called mink, which is almost black – something much desired by the modern consumer! Its dimensions are: height of 1.09 m, width of 1.43 m and depth of 57 cm. This paino will only be available towards the end of July 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 450.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.



JAE 410 Otto Bach Upright Piano with matching stool. Serial number: 10236/85. Otto Bach pianos have earned a reputation to be a reliable, standard piano in South Africa. The piano has been modernised by painting the casing with the Barcelona Orange Chalk Paint (painted in April 2017).

Although the tope coat can 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 piano has 88 keys. 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 435.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 514 Otto Bach Upright Piano with matching stool. Serial number: 112620.  This is a Classic Otto Bach that was manufactured in South Africa. Otto Bach pianos have earned a reputation to be a reliable piano in South Africa. This piano has been painted in a modern way with Annie Sloan Chalk paint with bold purple over light grey (October 2018). Although the tope coat can 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 piano has 88 keys, 2 pedals and a medium touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 109 cm, width of 143 cm and a depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 435.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 415 Wurlitzer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 218185. This was a much treasured piano by its previous owner who had it for about sixty years. The piano was re-painted with chalk paint (September 2017) with a grey-brown undercoat and a pure white top coat. The piano has not been disressed to reveal the undercoat. One can see the original finish in the photo to the far left. Although the piano had obvious appeal with the original casing, the casing was worn and needed to be revitalised. It now looks very smart with the modern chalk paint combined with the bronze details. The piano is made by a very well-known manufacturer, Wurlitzer, in America; it is compact and sure to be a talking point in anyone's house! The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 95 cm, width of 146 cm and a depth of 63 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 435.00 and monthly charge of R 435.00.

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.

DE 752 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 71129. This piano was manufactured in Liegnitz, Germany and has a mahogany casing.
These Seiler pianos are one of our all-time favourite pianos - oozing quality and taste. Take note of the beautiful, medallioned frame. So much effort taken in parts one doesn't really see indicates the overall quality one can expect. It has a superb rich and even tone.
Truly an unbeatable piano, these original examples are rare and we would predict this to be an investment
for the years ahead. Just compare the quality and tone to anything else available. It is easy to see why the reputation of these older German pianos is so highly regarded.
With a medium touch, it has 85 keys - which are original ivory and in good condition - and two pedals.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 800.00.
Sale price: R 65 000.00 (incl. re-polishing and VAT).



DE 749 Ed. Seiler Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number 3704/83938. Built in Denmark in the 1950’s by Seiler, one of the most well-known and respected piano makers from Germany. This is a true little gem of a piano, in a really beautiful walnut, with cabriole legs and scroll details on the panelling. The piano has a wonderful, rich, European tone; 85 keys; 2 pedals and a medium to lighter touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 105 cm; a width of 140 cm and a depth of 58.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.
Sale price: R 42 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 721 Fritz Kuhla Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. 

Serial number 14845. This is a model U Fritz Kuhla piano and was manufactured in Germany. It has a light oak casing, which is quite unusual.
Hire price: launch charge of R 475.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.



DE 723 Fritz Kuhla Upright Piano with stool. Built in Langlau, Germany. Model U. 1.2m tall. Made in 1952. This is one of the few pianos that retains the character and quality of those built pre-war. Walnut casing. Tropicalised keys.
Hire price: launch price of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 712 Gors and Kallmann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 34 579. Built around 1898 in Germany. Spectacular monastic-style casing, in Rosewood, with inlays on the panels, candle-holders. This being the only such styled example of this renowned make we have had, it's certainly a very rare collector’s piece. The condition is phenomenal considering it's great age, and is original in terms of polish, ivories and so on. Truly special. One would expect this piano to have had an over-damper action, however it is very fortunately fitted with a still-used under-damper action. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 128.5 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 66 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 andmonthly charge of R 515.00.
Sale price: R 52 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 738 Görs and Kallmann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. In Burr-walnut casing, a very attractive antique-style piano, of top quality manufacture and reputation. The cleaner lines of this piano make for a distinguished look.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
Sales price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 701 Hoffmann and Czerny Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 45625. This piano was manufactured in Vienna, Austria and has a mahogany casing. 

This is one of the best quality pianos we have, the price under-reflects what it is.

These are wonderful pianos of top quality.

Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 525.00.

 

JAE 628 Karl Ecke Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 28871. Manufactured in Germany, in 1930, this piano has a walnut finish. The casing has been modernised so has a more streamlined appearance than it would once have had. Karl Ecke is a very well-respected piano maker, a piano like this is hard to beat. It is 132 cm tall.
Hire price: launch price of R 1 245.00 and monthly charge of R 415.00.
Sale price: R 31 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 704 K. Kawai (Re-branded: Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. This piano has three pedals and a walnut casing. These are very pleasant, good quality pianos, comparable to some of the Japanese type pianos available. It has a nice mid-range touch and would suit a serious player or teacher in terms of quality. The piano has 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 107 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 59 cm.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 150.00 andmonthly charge of R 500.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 727 K. Kawai Upright Pianoforte with stool. 

Kawai is a popular make of pianos due to the quality of the manufacture and clearness of tone, which is generally brighter. The manufacturer is ever increasing in popularity in South Africa.

Hire price: launch price of R 1 950.00 andmonthly charge of R 500.00.



DE 741 K. Kawai (Re-labelled as Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 173769. This piano was manufactured in Japan and is a walnut-cased upright of small proportions. Kawai is a well-recognised and respected piano-maker. This would be a wonderful option for anyone wanting a small piano which retains a good tone and importantly has a good action and touch sought by a more serious player. The piano has 88 keys and dimensions of: a height of 96 cm, width of 150 cm and a depth of 54.5 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 2 150 and monthly charge of R 500.00.
Sales price R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 756 K. Kawai Upright (Rebranded Bernhard Steiner) Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: K1023. This piano was manufactured in Japan. It is a professional quality piano in excellent condition. The high gloss mahogany case is original, and very smart, but has a few hairline cracks in it, which we just don't feel are worth fixing as they are not noticeable unless you are looking for them. This piano has 88 keys, with a medium to firm touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 143 cm and a depth of 58 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2150.00 and monthly charge of R 500.00.
Sale price: R 33 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 725 Neumayer Upright Pianoforte with stool. This premier quality piano will certainly appeal to someone who likes antiques. The incredibly high quality hand-built manufacture of pianos like this always astonishes.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sale price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 740 Niendorf Upright Pianoforte with stool.Serial number: 13109. This is a typically over-engineered German piano of outstanding quality. It is in original condition throughout, including its ivory keys. The piano has 85 keys, with a medium touch, a wonderfully rich and warm tone (which only this type and quality of piano can deliver) and two pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 130 cm, width of 155 cm and a depth of 65.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 500.00.
Sale price: R 39 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 753 Samick (Re: Hazelton Bros.) Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: HB-115F/ IJNF01677. This piano was manufactured by Samick in Korea and re-branded Hazelton Bros. ‘Hazelton Bros.’ was used by Samick as an export-only label. This piano has a walnut casing and a matching stool. The piano was purchased in a exceptionally clean condition and no restoration was needed.
We are very fond of Samick pianos. They have a build quality and tone to match more well-known Eastern pianos, often, as in this case with a richer, fuller tone. The traditional casing is appealing to many over the usual boxy casing of most modern pianos.
It has 88 keys with a medium to firm touch and three pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 114 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 55.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.
Sale price: R 33 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 735 Scheidmeyer and Soehne Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 449/32 950. In a walnut re-polished case, this piano has a lovely carving in a frame on its front panel. It was built in around 1912, and is of a wonderful, quality, with great attention to detail in its manufacture. This piano really is quite special, with a magnificent tone. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 130 cm, width of 151 cm and depth of 64 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sale price: R 36 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 615 Yamaha Upright Piano with stool. Serial number 5003631.

This Model C 108 Yamaha was manufactured in Japan in 1992. It has a walnut casing and is in excellent condition – it looks as if it is new. This is beautiful compact piano of high quality and reputation and would suit any serious player. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 108 cm, width of 148 cm and a depth of 53.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 250.00 and monthly charge of R 750.00.



JAE 620 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 400577. This spinet model piano was manufactured in Japan in 1965. The keys have a heavier touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 93.5 cm, width of 146.5 cm and a depth of 65 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 623 Yamaha (Re-labelled Edward Fischer) Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 86065.

This piano was manufactured in 1957 and has a light birch-maple wood casing. Edward Fischer was a brand-name used by Yamaha on some early imports into South Africa. The spinet-style has remained ever-popular, due to the neat appearance it offers. Yamaha pianos are renowned for their quality, especially the older models, made in Japan.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 250.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.

DE 715 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 10839. This spinet model Yamaha piano was manufactured in Japan. It has a two-tone casing: the bottom door and sides are black and the rest of the piano has a walnut casing. It has a heavier touch. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 92 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 68 cm. This piano will only be available for hire from towards the end of July 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 250.00 and monthly charge of R 550.00.



DE 736 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte with stool. Model M1, serial number 699 482, built in the late 1960 s in Japan. These pianos are a favourite among piano players and dealers, having an uncompromising quality of build, are known for reliability and ease of ownership and care. This one is in a walnut casing, with the grand-lift style top. The condition is excellent, with very little use, and was bought from the client who bought the piano new, needless to say the owner was most distressed in parting with the piano, but her situation demanded such.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 800.00.



DE 760 Yamaha Upright Pianoforte and stool. Serial number: 1352574. This piano was manufactured in Japan, in 1972 and has a walnut casing.  This is a typically good Yamaha in good condition, showing little use. These earlier models have a wonderful depth of tone not often found on newer models, which is generally preferred by most players. It was incredibly, robustly built. This would suit any more serious player. This piano has 88 keys, with a medium touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 100 cm, width of 145 cm and a depth of 52 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 800.00.
Sale price: R 39 500.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 766 Young Chang (Re: Bernhard Steiner) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 79982; Model U111. This piano was manufactured by Young Chang and re-labelled Bernhard Steiner. It has a high gloss, walnut casing. The piano is in magnificent condition. It has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 111 cm, width of 151 cm and a depth of 57 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

Contact Jacqueline: jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com or 0823486131.

DE 906 August Förster Grand Pianoforte with stool. Model 150; Serial number 83 027. Built in the 1950s by a well-known and respected factory, this is a lovely piano of pedigree and quality. It is something out of the ordinary and would suit any serious player, and someone who wants a piano that is different from the standard fare - hard to find and collectible. The black casing was in its original guise, and did show wear, so it was re-polished in November 2017. The photos are of the piano before the re-polish, we will add new photos soon. The dimensions of this piano are 155 cm in length and 151 cm in width. This piano will only be available for hire from towards the end of July 2019.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2950.00 and monthly charge of R 1950.00.

DE 918 C. Bechstein Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 152722. This Bechstein model L Grand pianoforte was manufactured in

Berlin and has the much desired high-gloss black finish. It is a very rare find. Pianos like this just do not come onto the market very often. It is in a lovely and unrestored condition.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2950.00 and monthly charge of R 2950.00.

DE 936 K. Kawai (Re-branded: Bernhard Steiner) Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Manufactured in Japan, popular and respected for piano manufacture, this piano has a high-gloss black casing and is of lovely, small proportions. This piano would suit almost any serious player. The casing and internals are as original and in a very good, little-used condition.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 500.00.
Sale price: R 130 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 937 Kawai Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Model KG1 L8, serial number: 519 581. This piano was built in Japan in 1971 and has a high-gloss ebony casing. The piano only had one previous owner since new. The piano required no more than a good service since we purchased it - the condition is virtually as new.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 500.00.
Sale price: R 130 000.00 (incl. VAT).



DE 927 Pohlman Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano has been painted Aubasson Blue (February 2017) - the colour that has become our most popular painted finish. The grand piano is small, modern and fashionable.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 500.00 and monthly charge of R 950.00.



DE 928 Steck Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Although you would hardly notice, it is interesting to know that this grand piano was originally a pianola, but the pianola mechanism has been removed. This piano has a lightish mahogany casing. Manufactured in America, likely New York, this is a very good quality piano. Generally, American pianos have a very good reputation. The piano is of quite large dimentions, with large fluted gate leg design (double legs) giving it a very Victorian appearance and a masculine antique feel about it.
Hire price: launch price of R 2 500.00 and monthly charge of R 950.00.
Sale price: R 70 250.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 904 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Built in New York in 1933. Model M. Mahogany casing. This piano has been refurbished to include new hammer shanks and flanges. Ivory keys. A one-family owned instrument from new.
Hire price: a launch charge of R 3 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 950.00.
Sale price of R 336 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 909 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 291133. This is an exceptionally rare "modern" model S grand, built in 1938. The case-design is extremely unusual, so much so that we nor otherinterested parties at the time the piano was offered for sale, believed it to be original, however the authenticity was confirmed by Steinways themselves, and the casing is correct.It is a New York edition. Steinway grands tend to look like Steinway grands -with the exception of veneer choices, finished colour, and occasional Chippendale (Cabriole leg) models - most follow the same pattern. To find something like this is remarkable, and it might be said, not to be repeated, in South Africa. Being a true statement piece, retaining its design presence and collectible appeal, this surely has to be an investment for the future.
The casing is currently in walnut, according to the previous owner, his dad received it in black, and Steinway's report confirms this, so it is probably not in its original guise. It could be taken back to black if required, however it looks wonderful as it stands.
There is no major internal work needed, again, we would rather see the original integrity of the instrument kept and restoring it should detract from the value rather than add to it.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3950.00 and monthly charge of R 2950.00.
Sale price: R 455 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 913 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 256 103; Model M. This piano was built in Hamburg, Germany, in 1927. It has a mahogany casing that is a hand- finished French polish, giving a lower lustre, more authentic look, which is less perfect than a sprayed one but has an obvious, natural appeal. This is another exceptionally nice, original piano. The piano has had practically no repair work bar a major service. Unspoilt examples like this are increasingly rare and show all of the character the Steinway make still retains.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 950.00.
Sales price: R 365 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 914 Steinway and Sons Grand Pianoforte with stool.

Serial number: 388838. Built in Hamburg in the 1964. Model S. This small grand piano has a high-gloss black casing. The sound projected by it is remarkable.
Hire price: launch charge of R 3 950.00 and monthly charge of R 2 950.00.



DE 910 Wurlitzer Grand Pianoforte with matching stool. Made in the U.S.A., this piano has lovely proportions and a walnut casing.

This piano has remained in one family since new, some history is available. The condition remains most original. American pianos like this are rare in our market, and are of excellent quality. They have a generally acclaimed reputation in the trade for great reliability and strength. This would be very hard to beat.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 500.00 and monthly charge of R 1 400.00.



Contact details for monthly piano hire:

Jacqueline, 0823486131 (Calls/WhatsApp/Sms) or jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com

Details regarding Eshelby Pianos Piano Rental in Johannesburg and Pretoria:

Hiring a piano is a great option if you are indecisive about which piano to buy, it is also a way to inexpensively see if a hobby is going to be long-term. If you decide to purchase a piano, most of our hire pianos are for sale. We currently have a variety of over 410 pianos good quality Standard Upright, Premier Upright, Artistically Finished and Grand Pianos hired out to areas in and around the Gauteng area - Johannesburg and Pretoria, including Krugersdorp. We service, restore and re-polish our pianos ourselves, as such are confident about the quality of our stock. All pianos supplied are of an under-damper design (unless specified otherwise); come with stools and are tuned to concert pitch.  

As soon as you choose a piano from the detailed list of pianos currently available (above) let us know which piano you would like to hire, we will email you a hire agreement; once we have been emailed the required documents and the launch payment reflects in our account, we will arrange for the delivery of the piano to your residence.