Listen to the rich sound and wonderful tone of this completely restored Steinway 7'4" model C. This beautiful Rosewood satin finish piano with original ivory keys, serial #49927, was built in 1881. Piano restoration by Reeder Pianos, Inc.
This 1970 Mason & Hamlin was fully restored by Reeder Pianos, and is a fine example of the rich tone and full bass that the Mason pianos are known for. It was used for many years in a concert hall, and has regained its beautiful sound once again. Listen for yourself to this 9' for the clear, brilliant tone.
The Mason & Hamlin piano is known for its rich, full bass. This model CC 9'4" concert grand is no exception. In fact, it is exceptional. This beautiful Ebony Satin finished Mason, serial #15745, was built in 1905. Completely restored by Reeder Pianos, Inc.
A positive review from the July 2014 Acoustic & Digital Piano Buyer about the Blüthner e-Klavier digital pianos. https://www.pianobuyer.com/post/review-blüthner-e-klavier.
BlueGriffinRecording
Blüthner Model 1 courtesy of Blüthner and Reeder Pianos.
This is a Blue Griffin production, recorded, filmed and edited by Sergei Kvitko.
Absolute Music Chamber Series
Blüthner Model 1 courtesy of Blüthner and Reeder Pianos.
The archive contains videos of more than 7 concerts, in addition to this video.
A Documentary by Steven N. Gotler
Piano Grand is the story of a magnificent grand piano built in 1893 by legendary Boston piano maker Chickering & Sons. Because of their expertise with such large and difficult jobs, George hired Reeder Pianos...
The Westminster Presbyterian Church had a Piano Dedication Concert for the restored Steinway B they purchased. It is a great piano.
There was a scene from the movie Buffalo filmed in our showroom.
Jamie Miller
Great photos - Reeder Pianos
LANSING, Mich. — Own a piece of history with a restored piano from Reeder Pianos. Each one is unique, beautiful and will supply a lifetime of music enjoyment that can be passed down from generation to generation. For more information please visit ReederPianos.com or call (517) 886-9447. View our other Morning Blend Segments on FOX47 News.
Interview Date: April 18, 2012 - NAMM.org
Elmer Reeder and his brother purchased a sawmill outside of Lansing, Michigan, right after World War II. It was during that time that Elmer became an expert in wood, an important part of his career years later. When his son, Jim, opened a piano shop and retail store called James Reeder Pianos, Elmer was hired by his son to become a piano builder. Elmer worked on construction and rebuilding pianos and in fact continued to work in the shop well into his 90s.
Interview Date: April 18, 2012 - NAMM.org
James Reeder is the piano technician who formed James Reeder Piano in Lansing, Michigan, as both a repair and retail business. With a strong background in the restoration of pianos, Jim sought to hire top craftsmen to create the best service possible. Among those he hired was his father, who had a background in woodworking. As a retailer, Jim began as a Steinway dealer and over the years he became the authorized dealer for the Blüthner Piano as well as Mason & Hamlin Pianos. His focus has always been to provide the best sound possible out of each piano and match those qualities up with the customer's needs. This attention to customer service has been a key element of his success and his own enjoyment in the work he does.
Patrick Dowdle
Published: May 30, 2012 - The State News
Woodchips flew as master builder Brian Taylor sawed off part of the sound board of a piano. Reeder Pianos...has been around for over 40 years and works on pianos for private clients, museums and universities ...
Published: 2010 - Grand Ledge Independent
Elmer Reeder celebrated his 95th birthday ...
The Macomb Daily (Hillsdale Daily News)
Published: Monday, July 12, 2010
A 145-year-old piano has returned to the Grosvenor House Museum in Jonesville after a two-year absence. The piano, made by Chickering and Sons, spent its vacation being rebuilt and restored by James Reeder, of Reeder Pianos Inc., in ...
Published: July 1, 2006 - Lansing State Journal
91-year-old woodworker delights in restoring aging instruments to original splendor. Elmer Reeder glides a gnarled hand over the white mahogany of the turn-of-the-century grand piano. "This is a rare one," he says, ...
Jackson Citizen Patriot
Published: Sunday, October 21, 2001
His work is music to his ears. And to everyone else's. ...
Lansing State Journal
Published: Monday, April 17, 1995
Haslett district plans performances with its refurbished Steinway. Not often do you see a piano featured in a theater performance ...
The Bay City Times
Published: Saturday, September 24, 1994
Christmas will come early for the congregation of First Presbyterian Church. When church members said goodbye to their 81-year-old Steinway piano in late May, they didn't anticipate seeing it again until December. Sent away for a complete restoration, the plan was to present the finished piano, tied up in a big red bow, to the congregation at Christmas. But James M. Reeder, owner of Reeder Pianos, Inc., in Lansing, expects to be ready to deliver the historical instrument well before Thanksgiving ...
The Grand Ledge Independent
Published: December 15, 1987
When you walk into James Reeder Piano Sales you will see a selection of pianos, not only upright but grand pianos as well ...
The Grand Ledge Independent
Published: March 17, 1983
The jobs that Grand Ledge's James Reeder and crew take on ...
Metropolitan Quarterly - Summer
The stately grand piano is one of the greatest driving forces in James Reeder's ...