Handy Husband and a friend started unscrewing all the parts and pieces of the piano. It is also one reason why pianos are so dang heavy. That’s the cast iron part inside a piano that the strings attach to.

There was one piano part in particular that I knew would make a really cool art piece – the harp. Take that, all you people who didn’t want my free piano!

Then I would have all of these piano parts I could repurpose. I was convinced, after watching these videos, that taking apart a piano wouldn’t be a big deal. I watched some YouTube videos, which is how any good plan starts. If time is money, that would have been cheaper.īetter is a subjective and loosely thrown around adjective in this scenario. Handy Husband wanted me to give someone money to come and take it away. I’d even talk to people on the phone (which I am loathe to do) and schedule a time for them to come and get the piano and then they’d call me back and cancel. This is more of a cautionary tale should you decide to embark on this journey.Ī piano was left in our house when we moved in. There are plenty of those on the internet. I took apart a piano to which I have no emotional attachment. I assure you I have not abandoned my decades-long love of the piano. Whether relocating a piano to a new room or transporting it to new premises, we take every precaution to wrap and package the piano with exceptional care and attention, safely relocating the instrument as requested.Can you believe that me, of all people, even uttered those words “taking apart a piano”? As with our house and office removals, we make every effort to plan the collection and delivery of the piano before the day of the move, ensuring a smooth, safe and efficient service from the outset. Our piano removal team operates a large vehicle (complete with tailgate ramp), equipped with protection blankets, piano wheels and tension harnesses. We have carried out a large number of piano relocations in all types of environments such as homes, schools and commercial premises to name a few. Further more, relocating a piano without the correct equipment can cause significant damage to both the outer casing, strings and other internal components, landing the owner with a costly repair.Īt Near & Far Removals, we regularly move upright pianos for both domestic and trade customers throughout the UK. Moving a piano can prove to be difficult without the help of a professional.

How to dismantle a upright piano