Petrof is the great Czech piano maker, family-run in Hradec Králové since 1864 and one of the largest piano makers in Europe. Its pianos are known for a warm, romantic tone and honest value against the big German names. We are Yamaha specialists, not a Petrof dealer, so the guides below are honest and independent, covering the models, the prices, buying advice, and how a Petrof compares with a Yamaha.
Models
Petrof Models
Petrof Pianos
Petrof pianos: the Czech family maker, one of Europe’s largest, hand-building warm-toned grands and uprights since 1864, and why they are such good value.
Petrof Grand Pianos
Petrof grand pianos: the Standard series (Bora, Breeze, Storm) and Master series (Pasat, Monsoon, Mistral), their warm tone, and what they cost.
Petrof Upright Pianos
Petrof upright pianos: the range from around 118cm to the tall P 135, their warm European tone, who they suit, and the Yamaha comparison.
Prices
Petrof Piano Prices
What Petrof pianos cost, new and used: a hand-built European piano for less than the big German names, with an honest steer and a Yamaha comparison.
Buying Guide
Are Petrof Pianos Good?
Are Petrof pianos good? Yes, a respected European maker since 1864 with a warm tone and fine value. The honest picture on fame and resale.
Buying a Used Petrof
An honest guide to buying a used Petrof: what to check, how to date and identify the model, what to pay, and the Yamaha comparison worth making.
Comparisons
Petrof vs Yamaha
Petrof or Yamaha? The warm hand-built Czech piano against the bright, consistent Japanese one, compared on tone, price and resale.
History
The History of Petrof
The story of Petrof, from Antonín Petrof’s first grand in 1864 to one of Europe’s largest makers, still family-owned in the Czech Republic today.