Specialty Pianos

Based in Lismore, a university city in Northern New South Wales, we specialize in locating, restoring, and rebuilding high-quality pianos from renowned manufacturers since 1981. Our goal is to match each instrument to the specific needs of discerning customers.

• Tuning
• Regulation
• Cabinet Refinishing
• Piano Moving
• Action Rebuilding
• Restringing
• Keywork/Key Repair
• Hammer Replacement
• Complete Restoration/Rebuilding

• Steinway grand pianos
• Bechstein grand pianos
• Bluthner grand pianos
• Two-crown Lipp uprights
• Three-crown Ronisch uprights

• Lipp
• Ronisch
• Yamaha
• Kawai
• Steinway
• Bechstein
• Bluthner

Northern Rivers area

• Opera Australia
• Concert Halls

{'quote': 'Dr Fred Cole completely rebuilt my Bechstein Grand Piano and did a truly magnificent job. The sound of the instrument is pristine and it is an absolute joy to play.', 'author': 'Comm. Lyndon Terracini AM (Artistic Director of Opera Australia)'}

{'quote': 'I would be delighted to recommend Fred to tune your piano. He has maintained my pianos yearly. Service is excellent, prompt and efficient.', 'author': 'Robyn Egan – Piano teacher'}

{'quote': 'I highly recommend Fred Cole from Specialty Pianos. Fred has tuned and repaired both my pianos for nearly thirty years. I am always pleased with the intonation and keyboard touch after each tuning. Fred is always quick to respond and punctual. Highly recommended!', 'author': 'Deirdre Paillas, Lismore NSW'}