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1883 Knabe Concert Grand Restoration

1883 Knabe Concert Grand

Restoration

The workshop of Frederic Hickman is dedicated to providing the best in tuning, repairing and rebuilding for fine acoustic pianos. Whether the service is a routine tuning of a homeowners console, the care and maintenance of the studio instrument or the ground up restoration of a vintage Steinway, Mr Hickman's goal is service with skill and integrity backed by over 25 years experience.

Tuning is accomplished in an unhurried manner with tuning stability, correct temperment and pitch given particular attention. A wide variety of on site services are available including keytop repair, cleaning and minor finish touch up.

Standard institutional contracts are available as well as discounts for multiple pianos. Fred Hickman's clientel includes artists, music teachers, churches and universities.

Fred Hickman's workshop specializes in the rebuilding of fine American and European grand pianos. While the primary goal is to achieve the ultimate in response of the action and richness of tone, we believe the instrument itself is a visual work of art that deserves the finest possible finish. The only refinisher we use is Kevin Hancock (hancockrestorations.com). He is the finest refinisher in the area and only refinishes high quality pianos.

Fred has been affiliated with the Piano Technicians Guild for over 25 years as a Registered Craftsman. He is active with the Baltimore Chapter of the Guild having served as vice president and president in the past and continues his support of the PTG 2009 -2010.

We encourages clients to call with questions concerning his services and extends an invitation to visit his shop by appointment . Please call 410-266-6811 or 800-773-0268.