Intermediate Range of Upright Pianos
for Hire and Sale
Hire a piano for R 350.00 per month! Eshelby Pianos rents pianos to areas in and around the Johannesburg and Pretoria areas.
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. View our details about piano rental in short at the bottom of the page or in more detail on the monthly piano hire FAQ & More Information sub-page.
Call, WhatsApp or email us for any queries relating to pianos or antiques. We have a quality stock of pianos, but viewing of these pianos is by appointment only.
Contact Jacqueline for more details regarding monthly piano hire:
0823486131 or jacqueline@eshelbypianos.com.
Contact Deon for all other queries:
0826753549 or deon@eshelbypianos.com.

DE 284 Allison Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 19496 (on key); 36 (on frame). This piano was manufactured in London in around 1960, has aa mahogany casing and is in original condition. This is a lovely piano with an unusual look. It is the sort of piano which can easily be underrated as people don't know the brand well, but it's got everything a good piano should have and exceeds the quality and tone of many more highly considered brands. The tone is lively and pleasant. It has 85 keys - with a medium touch weight - and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 108 cm, width of 138 cm and a depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 312 Bernhard Steiner Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 72713. This piano has beautiful Queen Anne legs matched with a rather-reflective, high-gloss mahogany casing and 88 keys.
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 120 B. Squire Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 66829. This piano was manufactured by the Kemble factory in London. The piano retains a very smart look in previously re-polished true mahogany stain. The tone is lively with a good resonance. It has 85 keys, with a medium to firmer touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions are conveniently small: a height of 103,5 cm; a width of 134 cm and a depth of 56 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 29 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 270 Challen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 77907. This Model T5X Challen piano was manufactured in London, in 1952. It has a “Pregnant Lady” design of structure and a mahogany casing that has just been re-polished (June 2017). With a good-quality inner build (one of the reasons why Challen pianos are so popular), compact design, fresh casing, crisp, brighter tone and a medium to heavy touch, this is a very good choice for a piano. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 104 cm, width of 134.5 cm and a depth of 54 cm.
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 121 Chappell Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 85843. This piano was manufactured in 1963, in London, England. The photo on the left is not great, but gives one the perspective of the piano closed; the photo on the right reveals the piano with the keys, attractive music desk and a more accurate perspective of the casing. Eshelby Pianos re-polished this piano (May 2017).
Hire price, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 29 000.00 (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 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 28 500.00 (incl. VAT).

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. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 116 cm, a width of 138 cm and a depth of 59 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 35 000.00 (incl. VAT).

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JAE 44 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, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 32 500.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 122 Eavestaff Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 176433. Built in London in 1960, this piano is referred to as an Eavestaff Pianette or Minipiano. The term "Mini" must not be confused with it being a short keyboard or such - it is a full standard set of keys -it has really compact design in the dimensions of its general structure. It has a very unusual design, more modern in style than the usual ‘Mini’.  Furthermore, it has a surprisingly powerful tone for its size: bright and lively but not tinny. The piano has a mahogany casing. The piano has 85 keys, with a lighter touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 98 cm, width of 140 cm and a depth of 52.5 cm.
Hire price, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 26 500.00 (incl. VAT).

 DE 363 Eavestaff Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 160073. This piano was manufactured in 1954, in London, England and has a mahogany casing. It has a firm touch, 85 keys and two pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 108 cm, width of 138 cm and a depth of 51 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

DE 246 Erich Otto Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 6348. This is a South African assembled piano of lovely design and proportions. The slim cabriole style legs make for a very elegant piano. It has a walnut casing. The piano is fitted with a superior quality Renner action.  The piano has 88 keys with a medium touch and two pedals. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 111 cm, width of 148 cm and depth of 57.5 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.

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 419 Gaveau Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. This piano has a remarkable tone, clarity and volume. As with the JAE 406 Gaveau (sold in 2016), this piano was painted to match the place where it was manufactured: Paris. The case will was re-invented suitably as a typical French Provincial finish of white paint distressed to reveal the grey undercoat and it was stencil-stamped to suit its origins (March 2017)! This piano will be available for hire from mid-November.
Hire price: a launch charge of R1950.00 and a monthly charge of R475.00.

JAE 47 Görs and Kallmann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 10388. This piano was assembled in the mid 70's in the proudly South African 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 simplicity 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. Without being too intense, the tone is brighter. The piano has 88 keys, with a lighter touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions are a height of 109 cm, a width of 143 cm and a depth of 56.5 cm.
Hire price, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 24 500.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 123 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, 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 24 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 314 Görs & Kallmann Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 634B. This Gors and Kallmann piano was manufactured in Germany and is modern-looking piano with its simple structure and dark mahogany casing.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 27 500.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 124 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, 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 40 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 257 Ibach Upright Pianoforte with stool.

Assembled in South Africa in the 1980's, this appears to be a deluxe version of the standard Ibach fitted with Renner Action, a mark of quality. 

This piano has a mahogany casing and has a simple, modern appearance.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 32 500.00 (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. Its tone is rounded and lively. The piano has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals. 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.

 JAE 53 J. C. Campbell Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 191364. This piano was manufactured in America; J. C. Campbell is a well-respected manufacturer in the trade. It is a hardy piano with a cheerful brighter tone - both associated with American-built pianos - and a light walnut casing. The piano has an obvious masculine appeal with its bold frames and edges. It has 88 keys, with a medium to lighter touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 125 cm, a width of 156 cm and a depth of 63 cm.
Hire price, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.

JAE 125 J.C. Campbell Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in America, one expects the piano to be typically hardier and - as with this piano - that is the case with the J.C. Cambell make generally. The natural patina of its casing offers appealing variation in the shades of colour, suiting the pianos bold frames and edges.
Hire price, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 20 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 126 J. C. Campbell Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number 212469. Manufactured in America in 1921, this tall piano has a dark mahogany casing to match its masculine frames and details. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 126 cm, width of 155.5 cm and a depth of 63.5 cm.
Hire price, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 22 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 127 John Brinsmead Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 80406.

This piano was manufactured 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. It is a very nice piano.
Hire price, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 29 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 39 Kemble (relabelled B. Squire) Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 89416. This piano has a walnut finish with lovely variation. We see this design and make of piano under many labels, but Kemble is clearly the maker. Its uncluttered appearance suits a contemporary home. We find that these pianos have a great appeal amoung teachers and students. The tone is lively and bright, but not tinny!
Hire price, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.
Sale price: R 29 000.00 (incl. VAT).

JAE 128 Kemble Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 102821. This piano is a Kemble Cameo - which means that it top lifts like a grand piano. It was manufactured in England and has a dark mahogany casing. The piano has 88 keys, with a medium weight touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 101 cm; a width of 47 cm and a depth of 58 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 28 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 236 Kemble Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 545565.

This piano was manufactured in London in 1936 and has a mahogany casing. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 114 cm, width of 134 cm and a depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: a launch charge of R1550.00 and a monthly charge of R405.00.
Sale price: R 28 500.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 389 Kemble Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 126639. This smart piano has a glossy mahogany casing and a very small footprint. It also has the refined touch of having the option to open the top like a grand piano. The piano has 85 keys. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 105 cm, width of 131 cm and depth of 47.5 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 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 306 Zimmerman (Re-labelled Bernhard Steiner & Sohn) Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 22358. This piano was manufactured in Germany in 1966 and 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 in about 1963 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).

DE 355 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 217723. This piano was manufactured in Germany, in 1965. This must be one of the most clean-lined pianos ever built, truly simplistic and tidy as well as being of small dimensions. This mahogany example is a really nice one, internally completely original and unspoilt. It has 85 keys, with a slightly heavier touch weight, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a: height of 107 cm, width of 141.5 cm and a depth of 52 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
Sale price: R 27 000.00 (incl. VAT).

DE 506 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Manufactured in Liepzig, Germany this is a lovely piano from a renowned manufacturer. This piano has been painted with Annie Sloane Chalk paint: an undercoat of Paris Grey and top coat of Pure White (February 2018).  This gives one the option of having a flat colour or having the piano distressed to a French Provincial finish. Both are very popular.
Hire price: a launch charge of R1950.00 and a monthly charge of R450.00.

DE 517 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 203289. This piano was manufactured in Germany in 1962. It 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).

Take a look at our Premier Upright Pianos for Hire and Sale page (select this link or the page from the top right).

Eshelby Pianos has over 425 pianos currently hired out in and around the Gauteng area and approximately 150 pianos currently available for sale and/or hire in our showrooms.

We service, restore and re-polish our pianos ourselves, as such are confident about the quality of our stock. The pianos listed here are stock at the time of the last website update. We may have other pianos available and we also have knowledge of others that are for sale privately.  The Eshelby Pianos showrooms displaying our pianos for sale and/or hire are situated near Lanseria, Gauteng. Please contact us for your queries regarding pianos and/or to make an appointment to view our range of pianos for sale and/or hire.

Contact Jacqueline (0823486131) for piano hire in Gauteng (in and around the Pretoria and Johannesburg area).

Piano hire details:

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. 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 hire is for a minimum of six charged months (excluding the 30 days covered by the launch charge) and one full calendar month notice is required to cancel the hire.

The pianos for hire and sale listed here are stock at the time of the last website update. We may have other pianos available and we also have knowledge of others that are for sale privately. The Eshelby Pianos showrooms displaying our pianos for sale and/or hire are situated near Lanseria, Gauteng.