Company History
Since 1879 Montague Pianos has been active in the piano industry. We manufactured pianos in North London until 1939. In an era when a lot of pianos were built down to a price for a mass market, Montagues always took pride in building a better instrument.
After the war Tom Montague came into the family business, and by the 1960's the focus was on the retail and piano repair sides of the business which, by now, was centered on Crouch End in North London. Eventually Tom moved out of London and opened the shop in Berkhamsted where he ran a successful business for many years. In 1997 Tom retired and the business was taken over by Heckscher & Company, the long established piano trade supply house, who had been supplying Tom with piano stools and piano repair materials for many years.Today Montague Pianos Ltd. continues as a thriving retail piano business. We select the best pianos, whether new or second-hand, and take great pride in preparing them to the highest possible standard. Our pianos are available for sale or for hire with option to buy.
We are thrilled to be agents for Toyo, the Japanese manufacturer with a fantastic range of top quality pianos with some unique features. Highly regarded in Japan but less well known in Europe, Toyo are already making their mark over here. In spring 2007 The Royal Festival Hall at The South Bank chose four Toyo RU121 upright pianos in preference to other brands.
We are also extremely proud to have been selected by the world renowned Sauter Piano Company in Germany to supply their pianos in London and the South of England. Sauter pianos are highly regarded in the industry as one of the finest german manufacturers in the world. Using only the finest materials and uncompromising attention to detail, their pianos are truly stunning. To see some examples of Sauter craftsmanship and find out more information regarding their rich heritage and history, please visit their website www.sauter-pianos.de
Piano restorations and repairs are a speciallity and are performed by seasoned craftsmen. Our range of piano stools is huge, with a wide range of finishes – there is something in the range to satisfy every pianist.
Our sister company, Piano Tuning Services Ltd., trades from the same address. All our piano tuners are highly qualified and experienced professionals. This side of the business is busier than ever and covers a wide area.
Whatever your particular requirements, please contact us today. We will do our best to look after you as we have our previous customers over the past 130+ years.
Tel: 01442 876131
Email: Montague Pianos
