Forsyths is an authorised main dealer for every new piano we advertise and sell. In the same way that we are very careful in selecting the makers we wish to represent, so those makers are selective in who they wish to be represented by. The whole reason for piano makers to have authorised dealers is to ensure that their instruments are displayed, demonstrated, sold, prepared and delivered to the very highest standards and backed up by proper customer service. Only authorised dealers have access to manufacturer's warranties and support. We have been at the heart of piano sales, preparation, servicing and distribution in the UK since the Forsyth Brothers first established the company in Manchester in 1857. Back then we were distributors for instruments made by the famous firm of London piano builders John Broadwood & Son. Over the 157 years since then we have enjoyed close and trusted relationships with a wide array of piano makers. As the piano industry has changed, so the range of makers we represent has changed with it, but the premise remains the same: our on-site workshops, experienced piano tuners and technicians, passionate and expert piano specialists, extensive stock and total commitment to long-term customer service and relationships enable us to secure and maintain 'authorised' status with the makers we want to deal with.We often come across older pianos by the fine English makers such as Broadwood, Collard & Collard, Knight, and Danemann with badges inside showing that they were originally supplied by Forsyths, and it is always rewarding to think of the pleasure these instruments will have given since leaving our premises. Today, these makers have sadly disappeared, but we continue to bring the best of the piano industry as main dealers for several of the key players in 21st century piano building.C. Bechstein: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bechstein pianos enjoyed huge popularity in this country due to their clear, noble sound and refined actions. We sold many of their pianos during this golden period, and are delighted that their upright and grand pianos in the 21st century very much live up to the Bechstein reputation. We stock a strong range of C.Bechstein and Bechstein 'B' range pianos and are pleased to be able to continue our long relationship with these fine German instruments. We are also pleased to offer the highly competitive W.Hoffmann Tradition range of upright pianos, designed and made by Bechstein in Europe.Boesendorfer: Exquisite, beautifully crafted pianos from Vienna, marrying an instantly recognisable tone with precise, responsive mechanics. Boesendorfer has a very small group of dealers in the UK and we are proud to be their sole agents in Manchester. We currently have their Model 200 grand and 120CL upright in our showroom, and are able to supply any Boesendorfer model. We can even arrange factory selection visits in appropriate circumstances.Schimmmel: Our relationship with the Schimmel family and their restless pursuit of the very highest standards in piano making has been long and rewarding and it is very exciting that in 2014 we are able to present the finest pianos the company has ever made. We are one of only a very small number of carefully selected dealers in the UK and the only authorised Schimmel piano dealers North of the Midlands. We stock a full complement of models from the Konzert, Classic, International and Wilhelm Schimmel ranges, including the only examples of the very latest Konzert grands in the UK - a K175T and a K195T.Kawai: We were one of the first UK dealers to represent Kawai pianos, back in the early days of the 'KG' range of grands. Since then we've seen them go from strength to strength and in 2011 we were Kawai Piano Dealers of the Year. Only last year we sold the first GX-series grand piano in Europe - a GX2 - and we always have a wide selection of their uprights and grands available for you to try, all benefitting from the company's industry-leading 10 year warranty.Yamaha: Yamaha have one of the largest public profiles of any piano maker and produce a vast range of instruments, from their affordable B-series uprights through the ubiquitous U series, to the superb SE and SU series uprights and CX range grands. These instruments are characterised by excellent mechanical reliability and a clean contemporary sound. Yamaha are leaders in bringing technological innovation including their superb silent technology and Disklavier self-playing systems. We have been dealers for Yamaha pianos for a long time, and stock a wide selection of their instruments.Kemble: Our relationship with Kemble goes back a long way and we have sold many of their instruments. We are a Kemble 'Centre of Excellence' and offer a 10 year warranty on their pianos. Although these pianos have been made by Yamaha since the Milton Keynes factory closed in 2009, the Kemble models are still specially prepared to give a more traditional sound and models such as the Conservatoire upright offer superb value for money.Remember, we are authorised main dealers for all of these piano makers and, as standard, we offer:* A traditional piano salon style showroom with a wide range of pianos to try, side by side. You should ALWAYS try a piano before buying it;* Carefully prepared, maintained and regularly tuned stock;* Piano Specialists with passion and experience to assist and advise;* As much time as you need to try the pianos and feel that you have made the right choice;* A wide choice of factory made piano stools, crafted in solid beech - no flat-packs with bolt-on legs!;* Thorough preparation of your piano before delivery;* Professional delivery by experienced piano delivery experts, with a 2-hour time window given the day before;* Full manufacturer's warranty;* Long-term customer support and advice;* Piano tuning, voicing, regulation, servicing, and moving services at competitive prices to ensure your piano stays in top shape;* Part-exchange available.