“We restore vintage American and European pianos to their original specifications. We use time tested, traditional woodworking techniques and at the same time, we utilize today’s most modern equipment to ensure the top quality of our work”

Marco Art of Restoration, offers the finest craftsmanship as in regards to restoration of modern and historical pianos. Marco De Lellis, and his highly trained staff has been successfully restoring vintage American and European pianos for the past 35 years. Marco comes from the Old World approach to musical instrument restoration, using traditional, proven methods he has learned in Italy at his grandfather’s workshop.
Our workshop can handle practically any piano repair. In keeping with tradition of Old World craftsmanship, the restoration techniques offered under his roof are similar to those used by the greatest musical instrument makers and restorers of centuries past.

At present Marco de Lellis is former President del "Piano Technician Guild” NYC chapter.

Do you need your piano repaired?

List of Services:

  • Replacement of soundboard with matching ribs: top quality red spruce (from Ciresa – Italy), white spruce (from Bolduc), or Alaskan sitka spruce. Crowned ribs with proportional radius in Traditional “go-bar” soundboard press. Soundboard located in climate controlled seasoning room before assembling (until 4% - 6% Moisture content).
  • Repairing soundboard (router system for more stability), ribs and bridges (new cap – seasoned hard-rock quarter saw maple).
  • Replacement of pin block: Dilignit or Canadian laminated maple. Duplication of in-rim pin blocks (vintage pianos).
  • Plate repairing (no welding) and rebronzing. Customized gold or silver.
  • Restringing with appropriate music wire: Roslau, Mapes Gold, Pure Sound.
  • Tuning pins remade for historical instruments.
  • Fine case refinishing (high gloss, semi gloss, satin, any mordant dye). Top quality materials. Polyurethane or polyester, amazing transparency. Our material contains no lead and no harmful chemical element. Our finishing meet the standard VOC limits required.
  • Satin luster with exceptionally even texture. Also regular satin, black or clear.
  • French polish: original process with shop-made shellac and alcohol 200 proof, (no “77” or other chemical lacquers). Traditional recipes. Unique. Our finishing recipes are based on shellac and alcohol and have been tested for generations.

Complete action work:

  • Complete key restoration, including ivory, bone, pvc, and ebony keytops; front and balance repair and rebushing; key leading; back checks.
  • Action part remade for historical instruments.
  • Replacement of hammers, shanks, flanges, and wippen with appropriate parts (Renner, Steinway, Abel, etc.).
  • Rebushing and repining of original parts.
  • Hammer refelting for historical instruments.
  • Back action replacement.
  • Damper felt replacement and regulation.
  • Regulation, tuning, and voicing

Some of our work...

STEINWAY & SONS

Steinway & Sons is considered the best piano in the world for the quality of the construction project, the materials and its unmistakable sound.
When dealing with the restoration of a Steinway & Sons piano, we take these three factors into account to ensure that the value and sound properties remain unchanged.

 

 

CONRAD GRAF

I had the honor of restoring some Conrad Graf fortepiano (1782 - 1851). they are undoubtedly the maximum of perfection for this type of instrument. They are like the Stradivari for the Violins.
The minutia, the attention to detail and the beauty of the sound, are undoubtedly out of the ordinary, considering the time of manufacture.

 

MASON & HAMLIN

Mason & Hamlin ... another giant among the most counted in the world and survived among American manufacturers.
Restoring life to an old Mason & Hamlin is certainly an emotion, when after a lot of work you rediscover that round and harmonious sound.

 

How it works

REQUEST AN ESTIMATE

Call or write to us a brief description of what you needs are. We will call you soon after.

PROJECT AND DETAILS

In our shop we evaluate the conservation state of your piano and we prepare the necessary actions to be perfect again.

SCHEDULE A PICK UP

At your convenience we will setup an appointment to send our team to pick-up your piano. We are fully insured. If you like to bring to us your piano, just let us known day and time.

RECEIVE YOUR RESTORED PIANO

When the work is done, we can schedule your shipment without a worry.

My 1830 Joseph Simon Fortepiano, which was very badly water damaged, was repolished by Marco De Lellis. The work was simply outstanding: I cannot image it done better by anyone, and recommend his work in the highest terms. - Malcolm Bilson, Ithaca, NY -

Marco, I just wanted to say thank you again for the absolutely magnificent restoration and refinishing of our antique and valuable Hardman piano. The sound is extraordinary and the refinishing is just beautiful! You are a true craftsman and a professional and you have guaranteed the value of this beautiful piece for generations to come. If I can ever be of any help or give a recommendation to a potential customer, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you again. - Dr. Barry Nathanson -

Marco De Lellis displayed a fine craftsmanship in rebuilding my piano and with the pride and passion of a real artist. As an artist, what a joy to play and hear the piano, that I had hoped for, achieved beyond my expectations. - Tom Lellis, Singer, pianist and composer -

Dear Marco, It is a pleasure for me, to let you know of our good fortune, to have met you. The Steinway upright that we purchased from you, has been a life changing experience for us. It is a vintage instrument that has been meticulously rebuilt. Your craftsmenship is evident in the piano's every detail. - Sincerely, David & Paula, Brooklyn, N.Y. -

Marco did a beautiful restoration of my piano, a 1927 Chickering grand. The craftsmanship is impeccable and the piano seems to have been brought to life again. Marco is a true artist who brings rare knowledge, experience and passion to his work. I can't recommend him highly enough. - Anita Mercier, "TheJuilliard School" -

Extra Services

STORAGE

We have a space created purposefully for your piano storage. Contact us to have more information about terms and conditions of the storage.

DELIVER

We schedule the furniture and piano shipping for you with an estimate. You won't have to worry about anything, we'll take care of everything.

EVALUATION

It is possible to ask for an estimate of your object sending us some images via email; contact us at info@marco-artofrestoration.com .

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