Piano Makes and Models

Weber,
See Aeolian - Pianos made today bearing this name, are built by Young Chang.
Welmar, London - Est'd 1876
Originally the company who build the Welmar and Marshall & Rose Pianos, were set up as British agents for importing Bluthners from Leipzig. They are known as Whelpdale Maxwell & Codd Ltd. In 1938 a fire at the Squire Longson factory provided W.M.C. with a fully trained workforce, and thus produced the Welmar and M&Rose range of pianos. They also retained the `Bluthner pianos, U.K.' name, but there is no connection between them and the real Julius Bluthner of Leipzig. Welmar pianos are probably the best pianos still made in the U.K. and still retain some of the Bluthner characteristics. W.M.C. have subsequently taken over the Bentley Piano company, which includes some of the famous British names such as Hopkinson and Rogers. W.M.C. also own Knight.
Windover, London
Built by the British Piano Manufacturing Company. Our opinion is that Windover are as good as any of the top British names, and are built with a german-style frame. Tone and touch are excellent, if the cabinets are a little ordinary. We have restored many such pianos over the years, and all have been superb results. Gets our vote as the dark horse quality make !
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COURTNEY PIANOS wishes to make it clear that all information herein has been compiled at its own discretion, and opinions expressed are those of our researchers, based on our years of experience within the piano trade.