1889 Bluthner Kaiser Jubilee Style VIII

This exceptional Blüthner Style VIII with Alquot scaling, represents the very finest in UK piano restoration — a concert-level instrument, meticulously rebuilt and crowned with a glorious ornate case frame

At approximately 190cm (6’3”), the Style VII is widely admired for its perfectly balanced scale design, offering the depth and authority of a larger concert instrument while retaining the clarity and intimacy ideal for discerning private settings — a rare and imposing instrument that marries historic craftsmanship with modern reliability, equally suited to concert performance or a distinguished residence.

Summary of Restoration Works

• New solid spruce soundboard, precision crowned and fitted

• New laminated hardwood tuning plank

• Cast iron frame removed and professionally regilded

• Complete restringing throughout

• Aliquot Scaling

• All brasswork removed, cleaned, buffed and lacquered

Action & Keyboard

• Fully rebuilt original Blüthner patent action

• New Abel natural felt hammers

• New hand-cut damper felts

• Action re-centred, re-bushed and fully regulated

• Keys levelled, eased and balanced

• Action individually weighed and finely adjusted

Finishing & Musical Preparation

• Tuned to A440 concert pitch

• Carefully voiced to achieve the renowned Blüthner golden tone

• Cabinet refinished in bespoke high gloss black with American walnut detailing

A comprehensive, no-compromise rebuild ensuring structural integrity, long-term stability and concert-level performance.