Central Michigan Pianos- A tradition in rebuilding quality

1905 Ernst Gabler & Brothers Upright
Owner: N/A

Restored by CM Pianos in 2005

This piano is a perfect example of a relatively little known piano maker that made very high quality instruments. Besides featuring a very attractive and intricate case, this piano also utilizes a Wessel, Nickel & Gross action (one of the highest quality actions ever made), beautifully constructed back and a great sound. We refinished this piano to it's original beauty and tone during spring and summer 2005.

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Keyboard obviously needs work, (we restored the ivory keys)

Keys before rebuild
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Chad Archer removing hardware from front panel

Breaking down
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Before breaking down the piano. This piano will be very beautiful once it is rebuilt.

Side before breaking down
Action before breaking down
Front before breaking down
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Repairing sound board.

Soundboard before rebuild
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Setting the plate

The plate being set in
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Installing the hammers

Alex installing the hammers
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New strings and action

Plate logo
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Regulation process

Regulating
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Newly polished ivories (see originals)

Newly polished ivories
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New fallboard decal

New decal
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Finished in home

Finished!
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Even the original stool is a work of art

Original stool
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