Review: The Ritmuller GH170 grand piano is one of the more popular models in Pearl River manufacturing. At 1 meter 70cm in length (approximately 5’7″), this is a perfect size for any home. I perceive the touch as being relaxed and while being firm, it doesn’t come across as requiring substantial effort to play. It’s… Read More

Piano Name Ritmuller Website: Ritmuller Model: GH-160R Made in: China Parent Company: Guangzhou Pearl River Piano Group Ltd. Company Location: China Length: 5′ 3″ History: Located in Guangzhou, China, Pearl River Piano Group has become the largest piano manufacturer in the world, with a production of over 140,000 pianos annually by more than 4,000 workers.… Read More

Pramberger PS185 Grand Piano Piano Name: Pramberger Website: Pramberger Model: PS-185 Made in: Indonesia Parent Company: Samick Music Corp. Company Location: Korea Length: 6′ 1″ History: In 1958, Joseph Pramberger started working for Steinway & Sons where he was a design and project engineer, later as VP of manufacturing. In 1987 he started his own… Read More

Pramberger PS175 Grand Piano Piano Name Pramberger Website: Pramberger Model: PS-175 Made in: Indonesia Parent Company: Samick Music Corp. Company Location: Korea Length: 5′ 9″ History: In 1958, Joseph Pramberger started working for Steinway & Sons where he was a design and project engineer, later as VP of manufacturing. In 1987 he started his own… Read More

Pramberger PS157 Grand Piano Piano Name Pramberger Website: Pramberger Model: PS-157 Made in: Indonesia Parent Company: Samick Music Corp. Company Location: Korea Length: 5′ 2″ History: In 1958, Joseph Pramberger started working for Steinway & Sons where he was a design and project engineer, later as VP of manufacturing. In 1987 he started his own… Read More

Pearl River GP188A Grand Piano Review: What’s it like to play a Pearl River GP188A grand piano? First of all, the piano feels solid. The cabinet and finishing are exceptional. Professional spraying and finishing make this piano mirror gloss black. From a playing perspective, the touch is even throughout. At pianissimo, mezzo-forte and fortissimo, the… Read More

Impressions: Sitting at the Hailun HG151 piano, you get the impression that the piano has what I would describe as a “Classic” feel. The Hailun company, which I visited in 2015 manufactures roughly 38,000 pianos annually and takes a traditional approach to manufacturing, performing many of the processes by hand. Every grand at the factory… Read More

Piano Name: Ritmuller Website: Ritmuller Model: R9 Made in: China Parent Company: Guangzhou Pearl River Piano Group Ltd. Company Location: China Length: 5′ 3″ History: Located in Guangzhou, China, Pearl River Piano Group has become the largest piano manufacturer in the world, with a production of over 140,000 pianos annually by more than 4,000 workers.… Read More

Piano Name: Kawai Website: Kawai Model: GL10 Made in: Indonesia Parent Company: Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Company Location: Japan Length: 5′ 0″ History: The Kawai company was formed in 1927 by a group consisting of Koichi Kawai and 7 of his colleagues. By 1955 Shigeru Kawai led the company into modern manufacturing and… Read More