Second Hand Pianos

Listed below is a sample of second hand pianos that I have in stock. also see our Piano Hire and Buy Schemes.

My stock changes constantly and I can always supply a current list of pianos in stock and prices.

1920s/1930s Pianos: Brinsmead, Steck, Broadwood.

All pianos from this period tend to be of traditional appearance usually with a mahogany case and sometimes with panelling. All pianos in stock are given a thorough inspection by me and are sold in good condition, some pianos need restoration or have been given restoration and that is reflected in the asking price.

1960s/1970s Pianos: Barratt and Robinson, Monington and Weston, Knight, Kawai, Yamaha.

These pianos tend to look more modern and often don't have supporting front legs, the case work is often lighter than 1920/1930s pianos, manufactures favouring teak and Spanish mahogany.

1970s Pianos: To date Yamaha and Kawai pianos

Recently we have had to look to Japan for quality instruments and six years ago I started importing used Kawai and Yamaha pianos in to the country through a London broker. The Kawai piano company was founded in 1925. Their reputation is recognised by concert pianists throughout the world as is Yamaha.

I believe these used pianos represent good value for money and years of enjoyment. Pianos imported from Japan are usually between 10 - 30 years old and in excellent condition. Other makes are sometimes available.

I offer one year's guarantee on all second hand pianos.
Free initial tuning (usually after one month of it being installed).
Free delivery within a 30 mile radius.
I can deliver anywhere in the UK - please ask for details.
I also buy secondhand pianos

Piano Hire and Buy Scheme

A variety of new and used upright pianos can be hired from me for a period of a year or more. Please note hire pianos can only be sent to areas in which I tune.

The aim of this scheme is to provide a pianist with a good quality instrument for their first year. I can offer a range of instruments at competitive rates. At the end of the year you have the option to buy the piano with a discount, hire it for another year or return it. Hiring is a good option if you don't know whether the piano is the right instrument for you.

Piano hire starts form £30.00 per month.

I have drawn up a typical contract to show the conditions of piano hire.

Hire Conditions:

The minimum length of time that is permitted is one year
The cost of moving the piano should be paid by cheque along with the first month's hire charge
Subsequent month hire charges should be paid by standing order (standing order form enclosed)
Two proofs of residence should be provided, these will be returned immediately.
In the case of pianos valued over £1,000,00 insurance companies usually insist in
homeowners having the instrument listed on the household insurance
You will be liable to pay for repairing damage to the case work of the piano should this arise during the hire period
The piano remains the property of Paul Corby Pianos.
The piano must be tuned by us twice a year.

If you like to purchase the above instrument after a year we will refund 80% of the hire charge against the full asking price.