Business Details
33 Years
experience
Expert Piano Restoration & Tuning Services in Milverton
Reuben Katz Pianos was established by Reuben Katz, a master craftsman with over thirty years of experience in piano restoration and tuning. Initially trained at Leeds College of Music, Reuben graduated in 1991 with a distinction and the prestigious Broadwood Prize. He worked in one of the UKs few remaining hand-crafted piano workshops before relocating to Somerset in 1993, where he revived a local piano restoration and tuning business. Reubens expertise quickly earned him a reputation as a sought-after concert tuner and skilled restorer, serving music venues across the West Country. In 1999, he expanded his experience by working at the Pianisimo Workshops in Granada, Spain, which he had previously helped establish. Upon returning to Somerset in 2002, he re-opened his specialist workshop in Milverton.Today, Reuben offers a comprehensive range of services, including piano tuning, repair, restoration, repolishing, and hire, backed by decades of hands-on experience and a commitment to excellence. The business maintains close relationships with music professionals and venues, ensuring every piano is tuned or restored to the highest standard. Customer testimonials from renowned musicians affirm Reubens dedication to precision, reliability, and exceptional craftsmanship. The showroom in Milverton, Somerset, showcases a selection of restored and used pianos available for sale, with delivery arranged nationwide. Reubens approach combines traditional techniques with modern insights, making him a trusted name in piano care across the UK.
Services
Piano Tuning
Piano Repair
Piano Restoration
Piano Hire
Piano Repolishing
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialist piano restoration and tuning experience.
- Our services include concert-standard tuning and precision action adjustments.
- We maintain a fully equipped workshop for comprehensive repairs and rebuilds.
- Our team delivers nationwide piano hire, repolishing, and restoration solutions.
- Our work is endorsed by leading musicians and trusted across the West Country.
What people say
Highest standard
Miraculous results
Concert-standard tuning
Expert judgement extremely reliable
Services
Piano Tuning
Our piano tuning service ensures precise pitch adjustment and tonal balance, tailored to your performance or household needs. We address string tension, regulation, and voicing, maintaining optimal sound quality. With decades of experience, we deliver reliable tuning for concert venues, music institutions, and private clients across the UK.
Piano Repair
We specialize in restoring mechanical integrity through action repairs, hammer replacement, and damper adjustments. Our workshop handles wear-and-tear issues, ensuring smooth functionality and extended piano lifespan. Every repair prioritizes durability and acoustic performance, preserving your instrument's value and playability.
Piano Restoration
Full piano restorations involve complete disassembly, replacement of worn components, and case refinishing. We rebuild actions, restring frames, and refinish cabinets to original or enhanced standards. This service revives antique and vintage pianos, meeting professional and domestic requirements for performance and aesthetics.
Piano Hire
Our hire service provides quality-checked upright and grand pianos for events, recitals, or temporary use. Each instrument is pre-tuned, delivered, and collected with care. We ensure perfect condition upon arrival, with optional post-delivery tuning to maintain performance readiness throughout your event.
Piano Repolishing
We restore piano cabinets through veneer matching, staining, and polishing, revitalizing aged finishes. This service includes replacing castors, pedals, and music rests to enhance appearance and durability. Our attention to detail ensures a showroom-worthy finish that complements your instrument's acoustic quality.
People
Reuben Katz
Master Craftsman & Owner
Reuben Katz, a distinguished piano tuner and restorer, graduated from Leeds College of Music in 1991 with a distinction. Over thirty years, he has built a reputation for excellence in concert tuning and piano restoration, serving venues and musicians across the UK and Spain. His meticulous approach and internationally recognized expertise make him a trusted name in the industry.
Questions
What piano services do you offer?
We provide piano tuning, repair, restoration, repolishing, and hire services. Our workshop also sells restored and used pianos with nationwide delivery options.
How experienced are your technicians?
Reuben Katz, our lead technician, has over 30 years of experience, including concert tuning for professional venues and international restoration projects in Spain.
Can you restore antique pianos?
Yes, we offer full restoration services for antique and vintage pianos, including action rebuilding, restringing, and cabinet refinishing to preserve historical and acoustic integrity.
Do you offer piano hire?
We hire upright and grand pianos for events, with pre-delivery tuning and nationwide delivery included in the service.
Where are you located?
Our workshop and showroom are in Milverton, Somerset, with piano hire and delivery services available across the UK.
Reviews (7)
John Hollingsworth
Jan 30, 2022
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Wow - What can I say? Graham and the team worked extremely hard on the piano restoration I asked them to do. They went the extra mile even to fix parts I had overlooked, and didn't overcharge or go over budget. A great friendly service from the owner who truly loves every piano enough to do just about anything to make it play well. Thanks!
David Hutchings
Jul 16, 2021
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The owner of this shop is an very knowledgeable, interesting and helpful man. In the end all I wanted was a piece of piano wire to make a replacement spring, an off the shelf one was not available. Graham disappeared for a few minutes to select the right gauge of wire which gave me the opportunity to admire his stock of pianos. He returned and gave me the wire and would not take any payment. Thank you Graham
Duncan Sills
Nov 27, 2020
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We're very happy with our Bentley Piano from Bedhampton Pianoshop & had a great buying experience. Graham, the owner, had fantastic knowledge, answered all our questions and was friendly and helpful. Delivery was on time, quick and easy with no problems. The piano sounds great when my wife plays it - less good when I have a try.
Darren Waters
Aug 29, 2020
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I initially popped in to grab a stool for my 2nd hand piano I had picked up. Got talking to Graham and he showed me around the shop in a non-pressured way. A few months later after realising my old piano was coming to the end of its life I went back in to the shop. Graham left me to have a good play around with the pianos on display. This was valuable because the Yamaha I was initially set on I decided against, as the sound was much richer from the Hailun and just felt better suited to me. Graham is very knowledgeable and being brand new to the world of pianos I could have easily shelled out for
Harry Cane
Jun 16, 2020
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Graham and pianos; whatever end of the price spectrum you are looking for, his heart and soul have gone into every one. He is always happy to go above and beyond which gives a lot of confidence as buying a piano is a personal thing, and it is reassuring to know the team at Bedhampton Pianoshop are not just there until money changes hands - they are there for the journey, and their after sales care is second to none. Would highly recommend a visit if looking to buy a piano
A. M. M. S.
Jan 11, 2020
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What a delightful bunch of people - they were helpful, polite and made the process of selling and moving my piano trouble free. Most importantly, they know their stuff and Graham is charming. Highly recommend their service.
Karen Eyre
Dec 23, 2018
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I have used Bedhampton piano shop for a number of years. I bought my own piano there, and a number of my pupils have done the same. We have all been delighted with our purchases. Graham is experienced, patient, knowledgeable and extremely honest. I can always recommend him because I know that he will deal straightforwardly with anyone who uses his shop. We are lucky to have him in Bedhampton.
