Kemble Pianos

Kemble pianos: the British maker Yamaha owned from 1988, built with Yamaha soundboards and actions. Why a good used Kemble is such fine value.

Kemble Upright Pianos

Kemble upright pianos, including the Classic, Oxford and Cambridge: the models, why they are such good value, and what to check when buying.

Kemble Grand Pianos

Kemble grand pianos: less common than the uprights, Yamaha-era ones share Yamaha engineering, who they suit, and the Yamaha grand comparison worth making.

Kemble Piano Prices

What a used Kemble piano costs, why they are cheaper than the equivalent Yamaha, what sets the price, and how to judge a fair one.

Are Kemble Pianos Good?

Are Kemble pianos good? Yes, the later Yamaha-era ones especially, offering much of Yamaha’s quality for less. The honest picture, with the caveats.

Buying a Used Kemble

An honest guide to buying a used Kemble: which era to look for, what to check, what to pay, and the Yamaha comparison worth making first.

Used Kemble Pianos for Sale

Used Kemble pianos for sale: what is on the market, dealer versus private, what to pay, and the reconditioned Yamaha comparison worth making first.

Kemble Serial Numbers: How Old Is My Kemble?

How old is my Kemble? Where to find the serial number, how the model and 1988 Yamaha watershed date the piano, and what the number does and does not tell you.

Kemble vs Yamaha

Kemble or Yamaha? A comparison with a twist, since Yamaha owned Kemble and built it with Yamaha parts. Tone, price and which to buy.

The History of Kemble

The story of Kemble, from Michael Kemble’s 1911 London workshop to Britain’s largest and last piano maker, and the Yamaha years from 1988.

Are Kemble Pianos Made by Yamaha?

Are Kemble pianos made by Yamaha? Yes, from 1988 Yamaha owned Kemble and built them with Yamaha soundboards and actions. What it means for buyers.