Master workshop for pianos and grand pianos in Dresden
In the master workshop of Klavierservice Weber, pianos and grand pianos receive the expert support that they need for sound, playing experience and long-term value retention. Here, instruments are not treated according to the scheme, but carefully checked, individually assessed and processed with precision in craftsmanship.
Sebastian Weber looks after your instrument personally – as a master piano technician with experience, technical understanding and a fine feeling for sound and action.
Craftsmanship for the whole instrument
A piano consists of many precisely matched parts. Even small changes in the action, felting, hammers, strings or damping can significantly influence the playing and sound. Therefore, every work begins with a precise assessment.
In the master workshop, I check what is necessary, what would make sense and which measures are really worthwhile for your instrument. This does not result in any general solutions, but professional work that fits the condition, value and character of the piano.
Working in the master workshop
Many smaller work can be done directly on site. The workshop offers the right framework for more extensive tasks. These include:
- Piano and grand piano repairs
- Mechanics and keyboard revision
- Regulation for an even feel
- Voicing to refine the sound
- Complete restoration of high quality instruments
- Working on cushioning, pedals and acoustic system
- Surface work on polyester and shellac
- Installation of Piano Life Saver Air Conditioning Systems
- Installation of AdSilent systems
The aim is always to preserve or restore the sound, playability and substance of the instrument in the best possible way.
When is workshop work worthwhile?
Work in the master workshop is particularly useful if a piano or grand piano is technically revised, improved in terms of sound or preserved in the long term. This applies to high-quality branded instruments as well as many teaching instruments, older pianos with good substance or beloved heirlooms.
Not every repair has to be extensive. And not every complete restoration makes economic sense. Therefore, you will receive an honest assessment and a transparent offer before larger work.
Personal masterwork instead of standard solution
At Klavierservice Weber, you know exactly who is working on your instrument. Sebastian Weber examines, advises and performs the work personally. This ensures clear communication, short distances and a high degree of responsibility.
Whether repair, regulation, voicing or comprehensive overhaul: your piano or grand piano is treated with calm, care and respect for the instrument.
Your instrument in experienced hands
If your piano no longer sounds reliable, plays unevenly or needs a thorough revision, the master workshop of Klavierservice Weber is the right address in Dresden.
Make an appointment now to assess your piano or grand piano.
Frequently Asked Questions about Master Workshop
When is a complete restoration worthwhile – and when is not?
That’s the most important question and I’ll answer you completely honestly. A complete restoration is an investment. It is almost always worthwhile with high-quality branded instruments (e.g. C. Bechstein, Bösendorfer, Steingraeber & Söhne) or with instruments with high emotional value (heirlooms). In the case of very simple study pianos, I will check with you whether the costs exceed the material value. My on-site assessment serves to give you a transparent basis for this decision.
How much does a complete restoration cost?
That’s impossible to answer in general terms – it would be dubious. The effort is as individual as the instrument itself. It is comparable to the restoration of a house. That’s why my transparent process is so important: After a precise assessment at your site, you will receive a detailed, written offer from me. You see every post and then you can decide in peace.
How long is my piano in a workshop overhaul?
That depends heavily on the scope of the work. A pure revision of the action can take a few weeks. A complete overhaul with new stringing, repair of the soundboard and new surface polish can take several months. Quality takes time – for example, for the curing of materials and the “setting” of the new strings before the final regulation.
How does my piano get into the workshop and back safely?
You don’t have to worry about that. I work exclusively with experienced and insured piano haulage companies from the Dresden region. I coordinate the entire transport of your piano or grand piano – safely from you to the workshop and back again.
Can an “Adsilent” system (mute) be installed in each piano?
In almost every one. The system is installed later. During the assessment, I only check the space and condition of the action to ensure perfect installation of the stop bar and sensors. The acoustic character of your piano is fully retained.
Is a “Dampp-Chaser” (climate control system) really necessary?
If you live in rooms with strongly fluctuating humidity (e.g. through underfloor heating, fireplace or in old buildings), it is the best investment in the value of your instrument. The system actively protects the wood (especially the soundboard) from cracks and ensures that the tuning is much more stable. I would be happy to advise you whether it makes sense in your situation.