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    D C Piano Company

    4.8 (121 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Ryan D.

    DC Piano could not have been better!!! we bought an upright Steinway that had to go up five floors, 88 stairs, 10 tight turns, and no elevator. Not only did they do it gently and perfectly without a ding or a scratch, they were quick! They got that thing all the way up here in record time. It was fun to watch them work. What professionals!!!

    Sasha P.

    Never got around to reviewing the piano we got here two years ago, but two years later I am still so very in love with our vintage Yamaha piano. I used to stop in the shop to look around on my walks and as soon as we moved and was able to buy one I went straight back to this place. I had a hard time picking one out as there are so many beautiful old pianos. Our Yamaha is a very limited edition that was produced pre-WWII I think, but it is so beautifully restored, sounds great and looks amazing with a subtle matte black finish. The service and delivery is speedy and excellent all around. There is always music in our house now.

    Took a while to write this review... because I was too busy playing my new piano!! I tried piano stores all over the Bay Area and I've come to the conclusion that DC Piano Company is the best of the best. When I entered their showroom... it was love at first sight with the Kawai ATX K200! This little upright is a gem! DC Piano has the best selection and customer service. Their prices are stellar, includes delivery, and one complementary tuning. I didn't feel pressured or rushed to purchase. The whole process was very comfortable. All the staff, especially Diane, are knowledgeable of their inventory and what to look for when buying a new vs used piano. This is how piano showrooms should be! Kudos to Diane for helping arrange the delivery. She is a superstar!! There's a beautiful love and passion for pianos at DC Piano Company. Whether you've just learned middle C or Liszt's Etudes, I'd suggest a visit to their store.

    Seashia V.

    We just bought at Kawai electric piano. It will arrive tomorrow. My husband hasn't played professionally since his days at Cambridge, but since he has to play at my sister's wedding in a couple months, we decided to purchase a transportable, high-quality electric piano. I liked DC Pianos Co. because they didn't push us to purchase anything and did not make us feel uncomfortable for testing out each piano. They understand that buying a piano is a big decision and it's not cheap. Interestingly enough, I think it was that that hands off, no pressure mentality actually made us (subconsciously) want to purchase a more expensive piano. (We had originally wanted something under $1000 but ended up spending $1700.) We highly recommend checking out this place, even if you don't plan to buy a piano. Also, they sell guitars, ukeleles, sheet music, kazoos ...maybe a few other instruments as well.

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