Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Piano Experts in Charlottesville, VA
Since 1907, Charlottesville Piano has served customers through three generations of family ownership, establishing itself as one of America's oldest piano restoration companies. Our expertise spans rebuilding vintage Steinway & Sons, Mason & Hamlin, and other fine grand pianos, alongside offering new and like-new instruments from renowned manufacturers. Our Charlottesville, Virginia showroom displays a curated selection of grand, upright, and digital pianos, complemented by comprehensive services including tuning, moving, appraisals, and repairs.We prioritize customer satisfaction through free delivery, one free in-home tuning, warranties, and a 100% trade-up guarantee for five years. With formal training and decades of experience, our technicians ensure precision in every service. Our commitment to quality extends to church organ sales and installations, including pipe organs through our partnership with Mascioni Pipe Organ Builders of Italy. We operate locally in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, serving the Mid-Atlantic region with trusted expertise in piano and organ solutions.
Services
Piano Sales
Restoration
Moving
Tuning
Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1907
Highlights and features
- We have 118 years of experience in piano restoration and sales.
- Our family-owned business guarantees free delivery and one free tuning.
- Expert technicians with formal training and 20+ years of experience.
- We offer a 100% trade-up guarantee for five years on all pianos.
- We specialize in custom church organ installations, including pipe organs.
What people say
Knowledgeable partner
Best instruments
Trusted expertise
Meticulous craftsmanship
Customer-centric approach
Services
Piano Sales
We offer a curated selection of new, like-new, and vintage grand and upright pianos from renowned brands like Steinway & Sons, Yamaha, and Mason & Hamlin. Our inventory includes digital options and budget-friendly used pianos for beginners. Every purchase includes free delivery, one free in-home tuning, and a warranty.
Restoration
Our experts specialize in restoring vintage Steinway & Sons and Mason & Hamlin grand pianos to their original condition. Services include soundboard replacement, action rebuilding, and cabinet refinishing. We preserve heirloom instruments while enhancing sound quality and value through meticulous craftsmanship.
Moving
We provide insured piano moving services locally and nationally, using specialized equipment for safe transport. Rates start at $399, with additional fees for distance, stairs, or complex logistics. Our team handles grand, upright, and digital pianos with care to prevent damage during transit.
Tuning
Our formally trained technicians offer precise piano tuning services starting at $210. We also install Dampp-Chaser humidity control systems to protect instruments from environmental damage. Regular tuning ensures optimal sound quality and longevity for residential and institutional clients.
Rentals
We provide short-term rentals for events like weddings and recitals, including grand, studio, and digital pianos. Rental packages start at $575, with delivery and pickup included locally. Custom pricing is available for extended use or special requirements.
People
Josh Dove
CEO | President
Josh Dove leads Charlottesville Piano with a legacy of 118 years in piano expertise. He oversees operations, ensuring the company maintains its reputation for quality and service excellence.
Questions
What piano brands do you sell?
We offer Steinway & Sons, Yamaha, Kawai, Mason & Hamlin, Charles R. Walter, Story & Clark, and Baldwin pianos, including new, used, and vintage models.
Do you provide piano moving services outside Virginia?
Yes, we move pianos nationwide using our own staff for local/ regional moves and partner with specialists for cross-country transport.
What is included in a piano tuning service?
Our $210 tuning includes pitch correction, regulation, and voicing. We also recommend humidity control systems to maintain stability.
Can I rent a piano for a special event?
Yes, we offer grand, studio, and digital piano rentals starting at $575, including local delivery and pickup.
How long has Whitesel Piano been in business?
We've served customers since 1907, making us one of America's oldest piano restoration companies with three generations of family ownership.
Reviews (7)
Paul Friz
Dec 03, 2020
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Had two pianos moved to/from three different states. Everything went smoothly and as planned. The movers were professional and got the pianos in/out quickly and without incident.
Jan Nirri
Dec 02, 2019
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A full service piano company. They are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, do beautiful restorations, and have been family owned for I think 3 generations is what I was told.
Myrna Bein
Sep 02, 2019
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The Charlottesville Piano Company team of Jason Richardson, Pete Russ, and Jaleel Henson moved my grand piano today. They arrived on time, were pleasant and personable, obviously knew how to do the job, and delivered my piano to its new home location without damage or incident. I would definitely recommend this company for any piano moving need. Thank you Jason, Pete, and Jaleel!
Joe Parent
Mar 09, 2019
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I called to get my piano tuned. They had no problem giving me the phone number of a local tuner but after 2 calls and 1 text to the tuner in a week and no response I called them back to tell them and basically got an "Oh well" response. THANK YOU FOR NOTHING
Rachel Murray
Jan 22, 2018
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Charlottesville Piano Company did an outstanding job taking care of a repair we needed done for a client. They were quick, efficient, and very professional. We will definitely use again and recommend to others!
M. H.
Nov 25, 2015
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They moved the piano well enough. I told the representative how many landings I had and how many steps and he told me how much it would be. Then the movers came and backed the truck up all the way to my door, but the price didn't go down. Also the movers damaged the lid to the piano which was fine when I looked at the piano but when I opened the lid after they left it almost fell off. No follow up from the company at all to check the status. Guess the piano refinishing job will go to another company because they clearly don't want the work.
David Weiss
Feb 04, 2015
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As an independent piano technician, I have been affiliated with Charlottesville Piano for 15 years. I choose my affiliates carefully and am proud of the working relationship we have developed. I am confident when sending clients there for a piano purchase, piano moving, or piano restoration. They stand behind their work and products, and operate with honesty and integrity. David Weiss, Registered Piano Technician
