Eshelby Pianos
South Africa
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Intermediate Pianos
for Hire & Sale
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. This piano was manufactured between the years of 1885 and 1889 and has a walnut finish. 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.
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.
DE 310 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: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
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.
DE 317 Eavestaff Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 176433. Built in London, 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: 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).
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 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.
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.
Sale price: R 30 000.00 (incl. VAT).
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.
DE 288 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: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 405.00.
DE 299 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: launch charge of R 1 550.00 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: a launch charge of R1550.00 and a monthly charge of R405.00.
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.
DE 323 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: a launch charge of R1550.00 and a monthly charge of R405.00.
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.
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 Knight was manufactured in the 1960's in South Africa. It has an imbuia casing and is elegant with the make's traditional ball and claw legs and refined linin-fold panels. It is also a medium to smaller sized piano which would suit most households. The piano has 88 keys.
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 81 Manthey Klaviano Upright Pianoforte with matching stool.
Serial number 24248/3/9. With a fantastic Bauhaus style casing in a light timber that we have yet to identify, this is a particularly remarkable 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), with a medium to firm touch and has 2 pedals. This piano’s dimensions are height of 91.5 cm, width of 137 cm and depth of 53 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 446 Monnington and Weston Upright with stool. Serial number 69690. This piano was manufactured in London. The casing was painted in a medium grey chalk paint (06/2019) and it really is such an awesome and versatile shade of grey. We will add more details and photographs as time allows.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
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 328 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Finished in a satin sheen mahogany casing, this Otto Bach was assembled in South Africa and is a very late model Otto Bach in comparable to new condition. It's unusual for us to find a piano in such good condition which required practically no work apart from a good service and tunings. The piano has a superior quality Renner Action and keys – which is a mark of quality. The keys have a heavier touch, often preferred by more serious piano players, who want to build their technique. The piano has 88 keys and 3 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 112 cm, 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.
DE 338 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 68638. 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 wispy attractive frame on the top and bottom panel. The walnut casing is varied and subtly contrasts with the delicate frames. It was manufactured in the late 80’s in South Africa. The piano has a strong, lively brighter tone, 88 keys – with a medium touch weight – and 3 pedals. The dimensions are a height of 109 cm, a width of 145 cm and a depth of 56 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).
JAE 410 Otto Bach Upright Piano with matching stool. Serial numbers: 17445; 10236/85. Otto Bach pianos have earned a reputation to be a reliable, standard piano in South Africa, this one actually manufactured in South Africa in the 1970’s. 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 topcoats 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 piano has a brighter tone, 88 keys – with a medium weight touch – and 2 pedals. 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 29 500.00 (incl. VAT).
JAE 431 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 6052191. This earlier South African model Otto Bach is a really nice example of the make and they are a superior quality build when compared to later chipboard-cased models. The traditional style has a timeless, clean appeal. The piano and stool has a satin white finish (August 2017). This piano’s dimensions are: height of 111 cm, width of 144 cm and depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 475.00.
DE 501 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 27363. This piano has been painted with Annie Sloane Chalk paint: an undercoat of Graphite and top coat of Aubasson Blue (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. Aubasson Blue is a remarkable colour of chalk paint and reflects different shades of blue and even green with light variation. Otto Bach is a well known and popular make of piano in South Africa. This piano is ery attractive and clean. It has 88 keys - with a lighter touch - and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are: a height of 113 cm, a width of 142.5 cm and a depth of 55 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 460.00.
DE 502 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 6557288. This is a classic Otto Bach, proudly manufactured in South Africa in around the 1970's.
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, but varied: this is a unique case finish that shows like natural grain variation rather than a flat or brushstroke surface appearance. The piano is in excellent condition throughout. It has an even lively tone (but not harsh), 88 keys, with a medium touch, and 2 pedals. 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).
JAE 454 Otto Bach Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number: 951240; 232. The piano was manufactured in South Africa in the 1960's. It is such a pretty thing with its Queen Anne legs matching its re-polished satin black finish (April 2022). It has a lively and crisp tone, 88 keys - with a medium to lighter touch - and 2 pedals. This piano’s dimensions are height of 111 cm, width of 144 cm and depth of 56 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 2 150.00 and monthly charge of R 525.00.
Sale value R 32 000.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 217 Prüchner Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 87307. Manufactured in London in the 1950's, 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 101 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool.
Serial number: 1372.
This piano was manufactured in Holland.
The Rippen make of 
piano 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 rather unusual.
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 119 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 20479. Manufactured in Holland in 1960, this small and highly attractive piano has a brilliant light mahogany casing matched with its refined and graceful Queen Anne legs. It has a brighter tone, 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.
Sale price: R 29 500.00 (incl. VAT).
DE 241 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial references: 537370 (action beam); 11 (frame); 24606 (keys). This piano was manuactured in the Netherlands and has its original high gloss walnut finish. These pianos are a personal favourite as they are an extremely pleasant and reliable piano of a very compact design. It has a very enjoyable in-between tone of being crisp - but not bright - so one still achieves a richness of sound without being dull. The piano has 85 keys - with a medium to heavier touch - and two 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 29 000.00 (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 a compact piano that would suit most homes. The piano has a strong and lively brighter tone, 85 keys - with a medium to slightly firmer touch - and 2 pedals. 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 was manufactured in Holland and 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 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 piano has a lively, brighter tone; 88 keys - with a medium to heavier touch - and 2 pedals. 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 512 Rippen Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 49338. This piano was manufactured in Holland. The piano has been painted with the Chateau Grey shade of Annie Sloane Chalk Paint (June 2018). We are very impressed with the outcome.
The grey is a 
rather attractive off-green colour and suits the lovely compact style of the piano. Rippen pianos are not as familiar to people in South Africa, most of which have Renner Actions – a expensive attribute and something always recognised as a sign of premier quality. This piano has 88 keys and a medium to heavier touch. The dimensions of the piano are: a height of 105 cm; a width of 141.5 cm and a depth of 51 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 950.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
Sale value R 32 000.00 (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).
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, on special: a launch charge of R 995.00 and a reduced monthly charge of R 350.00 for the first eight months.
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 was manufactured in London and has the brighter tone one would expect from a U.K. produced piano - lively, but not tinny. Its dark mahogany casing varies with the horizontal grain. The piano has 85 keys - with a medium to firm touch - and 2 pedals. 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).
JAE 36 Strauss Upright Piano and stool. Serial number 2568. Beautifully cased in dark high gloss finished mahogany, appearing almost black in certain light, it really does 
look stunning. Matched with its compact and modern style, it has presence. Of Eastern manufacture, the tone is bright. This piano has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 3 pedals. The dimensions are a height of 117.5 cm, a width of 143 cm and a depth of 61 cm.
Hire price: launch charge of R 1 550.00 and monthly charge of R 450.00.
DE 296 Thurmer Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 48575. Case number: 6228. This piano was manufactured in Germany, 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 125cm, width of 149cm and depth of 67cm.
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 110 Weber Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 11051 71278. This piano was manufactured in London and has a mahogany casing. Before we bought the piano, someone had spent a lot of money on restoring it with new hammers, key tops, a re-polished casing and so on. It has a bright and lively tone and - with being so tall - it has a wonderful richness and projection of sound. It has 88 keys, with a medium to heavier touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 132 cm, width of 155.5 cm and a depth of 62.5 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.
DE 264 Weber Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 71278. Manufactured in London, this mahogany-cased piano has interesting, 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, and of a piano manufactured in the U.K., the sturdy tone is brighter. The piano has 85 keys, with a medium to lighter touch, and 2 pedals. The dimensions are: a height of 123 cm, a width of 147 cm and a depth of 65.5 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 86 William Squire Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. 
Serial number 26643. This piano was manufactured in London in around 1955. It 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. It has a medium to lighter touch. 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 350.00 for the first 8 months.
Sale price: R 29 500.00 (incl. VAT).
JAE 66 Zimmerman Upright Pianoforte with stool. Serial number: 229700; R1660. Manufactured in Germany in 1967, this piano has a very compact, clean design of small proportions and has a mahogany casing. This piano has had little use. Germanic, rich, mellower tone and a medium to heavier touch, making it a very good choice for someone wanting to practice technique, where many pianos have a touch that is considerd too light for someone looking to improve one's fingering. Many or most exams are done on grand pianos, which naturally have a heavier tone, which throws many less experienced players off. The dimensions of this piano are a height of 107 cm, width of 142 cm and a depth of 52 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 99 Gebr. Zimmermann Upright Pianoforte with matching stool. Serial number 7397. This piano was manufactured in Liepzig, Germany by this well-known piano manufacturer. One can literally hear the merits
of the Zimmerman Factory when they hear the wonderfully rich, German tone of the piano. It has an oak casing, which is a real rarity. The casing has been re-polished in its lifetime and has a lovely honey-coloured oak finish. It has 85 keys with a medium weight touch and 2 pedals. This piano’s dimensions are: height of 125 cm, width of 148.5 cm and depth of 62 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.
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.
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).
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