Silk Pianos

Silk Pianos, piano and restoration centre in Macclesfield

Silk Pianos presents itself as a centre specialising in the sale of upright and grand pianos, as well as their restoration. The company is part of the evolution of Shackleford Pianos and operates from a workshop and showroom in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Its catalogue includes new, reconditioned and restored instruments, with options for beginner and professional pianists.

Catalogue of upright and grand pianos

The range is organised into two main families: upright pianos and grand pianos. Within the uprights, the selection covers models in black, white, light wood, wood, ArtCase, antique, ArtDeco, mid-century and early finishes. Compact pianos are also distinguished. In grands, the catalogue includes baby grand, black, white, wood, ArtCase, antique, ArtDeco, mid-century and early models.

The company also sells German pianos from brands such as Steingraeber & Sohne, Steinway, Blüthner and Bechstein, and works with leading brands such as Kawai, Yamaha, Perzina, in addition to those already mentioned. The site shows indicative price ranges for both uprights and grands, from entry-level options to high-end models.

Full restoration and workshop services

Restoration is one of the central activities. Silk Pianos details services for piano painting and polishing, antique piano restoration, stringing, ivory key restoration and adding a third pedal. It also offers the possibility of customising a piano for sale through restoration, tailoring it to the customer's preferences. The company states that all restorations come with a minimum five-year warranty and a buy-back plan.

Technical services: tuning, regulation and voicing

Technical service includes tuning, regulation and voicing, aimed at both beginners and concert professionals. The company presents itself as a restoration specialist and states that its technical team handles these tasks. It also offers additional systems such as PianoDisc and adsilent Systems, and sells accessories such as piano stools (antique, mid-century, concert, double and large, height-adjustable, with storage, in black, white and wood finishes), castor cups, music lights, metronomes and music cabinets.

Piano hire for events and practice spaces

Silk Pianos offers piano hire for concerts and events, weddings and parties, with grand and upright piano options, as well as antique and ArtDeco pianos. It also has piano prop hire, practice room hire and concert hall hire. The company states that its space is used for exams, teaching, practice and recording. It also offers rent-to-buy and long-term hire.

Buying used pianos and specialist transport

The company buys antique or unused pianos from individuals. For deliveries, it works with partners specialising in piano transport. The transport service is advertised as part of the operation, and customer testimonials mention piano moves carried out by the team.

Visits, languages and how the showroom works

The workshop and showroom are open by appointment, although not obligatory, to dedicate personalised time to each visit. The company has staff who speak Dutch, German, Shona and Polish, and can handle requests in those languages. Opening hours are exclusively by appointment.

Location and contact

Unit 3 Crown Centre, Bond Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK11 6QS · Phone: 07543 614 026 · Email: silkpianos@gmail.com · Hours: By appointment only