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Welcome to
Piano Sigrist.

Willkommen bei Piano Sigrist
Steinway

Your piano shop in Zürich.

We exclusively represent family-owned piano manufacturers. You will find new upright and grand pianos from Kawai, Shigeru Kawai, August Förster and Steingraeber. You can buy or rent your upright or grand piano from us at a fair price-performance ratio with delivery throughout Switzerland and worldwide. All our second-hand pianos and grand pianos, such as those from Steinway & Sons, are checked in our ultra-modern training workshop and prepared for you by our piano makers. Does your piano need a tuning? Your piano experts from Zurich will be happy to come to you and bring good tuning at fair prices.

Your piano shop in Zürich.

We exclusively represent family-owned piano manufacturers. You will find new upright and grand pianos from Kawai, Shigeru Kawai, August Förster and Steingraeber. You can buy or rent your upright or grand piano from us at a fair price-performance ratio with delivery throughout Switzerland and worldwide. All our second-hand pianos and grand pianos, such as those from Steinway & Sons, are checked in our ultra-modern training workshop and prepared for you by our piano makers. Does your piano need a tuning? Your piano experts from Zurich will be happy to come to you and bring good tuning at fair prices.

Steinway

Welcome to
Piano Sigrist.

Willkommen bei Piano Sigrist
When the piano arrived, I was first overwhelmed by its presence, and the beauty of the tones that change with each touch and the range of expression made me glad I made the decision to purchase it.
It is worth mentioning that it is not out of tune, which is an amazing level of quality that one would not expect coming from Switzerland.
Yoshiaki Sato - Tokushima, Japan
Thank you to Josias and the wonderful team in facilitating the move of a beautiful Steinway from Hinwil, all the way to Sydney, Australia! The experience, professionalism and service at Piano Sigrist was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend their services in all things piano!
Tony Lee, Concert Pianist - Sydney, Australia
Our pianos are looked after with passion and reliability by Piano Sigrist. With a wealth of experience ranging from concert pianos to student pianos, they look after our instruments in a highly professional, reliable manner and with a service culture which is unparalleled.
Peter Renfordt - Head of Music School Küsnacht
As a music school with many instruments, we need partners who are independent, efficient and reliable. Piano Sigrist supports us with these values and deals with our requests in a solution-oriented and sometimes innovative way.
Jan Zimmermann – Head of Material/Logistics - Zurich Conservatory School of Music
Kompetenz und Freude bei allem - rund um Klavier und Flügel mein Ansprechpartner.
Y. Brandenberger
Extremely competent, honest and friendly service.
U.G.
Competent, focused on high quality, attentive but not intrusive.
Ch. F.
Friendly, professional advice, large selection, plenty of time/opportunity to try things out, fast delivery.
A.R.
Highly qualified piano maker. Each instrument is treated individually with the utmost care.
J.F.
Great family company.
C. Schmid
Very professional. Careful and friendly. If necessary, someone comes immediately to fix the problem.
M. Wulkan-Koch
innovative. modern. reflective. competent. heart-friendly. fast. straightforward.
R. Naef
At PS you can feel the great enthusiasm for the instruments. Warranty claims are dealt with promptly.
Ph. Sturzenegger
Wonderful family with wonderful pianos.
C. Perez
Una societá familiare e disponibile al cliente.
F. Mocci
All expectations are always fulfilled.
S. Bosshard - Gemeinde Zumikon
Listen well to customers' needs. Seriously strive for quality until success.
U. Tobler
Very friendly service, quick competent advice, very patient.
S. Bader
Becoming a customer at Piano Sigrist also means becoming a member of the Sigrist family.
A. Verlasques-Parra
Small, solid family business.
Ch. Schmitz
Piano Sigrist explained the most sureable solutions for our piano needs.
A. Frise
Leading piano dealer and workshop in CH.
J. Tasler
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FAQ

Below we have compiled answers to some of the questions we are frequently asked. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
Should I have it tuned before or after the heating period?

The rumour of the heating period persists, but it does not matter at which time of year the instrument is tuned. One of the crucial factors for good tuning is stable humidity. This can be regulated with the help of a humidifier.

How often does my piano need a service?

In addition to the annual tuning, the instrument should also be checked and reworked in regulation. This is usually done by the tuner during the tuning job.
However, after a few years, more extensive work may be required. The felts on the hammer heads become very worn over time and have to be sanded down or even replaced. The keys are also exposed to a lot of friction and, depending on use, need an overhaul every few years. As the strings are made of steel (and partly of copper), they start to oxidise over time and this has a bad effect on the sound. We therefore recommend replacing the strings after 20 years at the latest.

Is floor heating bad for my instrument?

Yes, but only if the instrument is placed directly on the heat tubes. Damage can be prevented with an internal humidification system (Dampp Chaser – Piano Life Saver).

What humidity and temperature does my piano need?

The ideal humidity is between 45% – 55% all year round. The temperature plays only a secondary role – it simply has a direct influence on the humidity.

It is particularly important to avoid large fluctuations.

What is the right location for my piano?

Your piano should be placed against a wall, but, if possible, not against an outside wall. It should have a shady place without direct sunlight. Positioning it directly above the floor heating is not recommended. The piano is very sensitive to humidity (setpoint 45%-55%) and does not tolerate draughts.

How can I sell my piano?

We will be happy to look at a high-quality instrument (e.g.: Steinway&Sons, Steingraeber, Bösendorfer, August Förster brand) in person and then make you an offer, depending on its age and condition.

The possibilities are a direct purchase of the instrument or a commission contract. In the case of the latter, the instrument remains in your possession and we only receive the right to repair and sell it. If the instrument is sold, you will receive an agreed amount.

With older or simpler instruments we can unfortunately no longer give a guarantee to a new buyer, which is why we rather advise a private sale or disposal.

How long do I have a guarantee on a tuning?

At Piano Sigrist, you accept the tuning directly after the tuner has finished. You sign the tuning on the invoice and only in exceptional cases do you have the option of having it retuned free of charge.

We can guarantee the quality of our tuning, unless the external conditions (draught, humidity, strong change of the tuning pitch) are not ideal. In these cases, the costs of re-tuning lie with the owner.

How long does a tuning last?

The pure tuning time is 1.5h – if the instrument needs to be tuned twice, it may take longer.

What should I look for when buying a piano?
  1. With a piano, you are not only buying the instrument, but also the service of the company. You should therefore also consider whether the philosophy of the company appeals to you or whether you like the people involved.
  2. A piano is a long-term companion and must be cared for and maintained accordingly – so think carefully about who you see as a professional partner.
    Especially in the case of refurbished instruments or Asian products, many people neglect to play in the piano before selling it. This only becomes apparent after a few months in your home. So ask when you buy if the instrument will be “played in” before it is delivered.
  3. You are buying the instrument for yourself – don’t let a third party talk you into something that doesn’t suit you. Buy with your heart and not with your wallet, because the instrument will accompany you for many years to come.
  4. Clothes make the man and the case makes the piano – especially with children, the visual plays a big role in whether you sit down to practise or not. If they like the piano, most children will play more often.

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