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Why Fraser Piano

1.  Exclusive Name Brands for Vancouver — One of the most exciting reasons to visit Fraser Piano Center is because you’re going to see a wide selection of pianos that you can’t see anywhere else in Vancouver, Langley, Richmond, or the Lower Mainland of BC. Fraser Piano Center is the authorized exclusive Vancouver dealer for famous and world-renowned piano brands such as:

• Bechstein — A top tier German manufacturer
• Mason and Hamlin — The best in America
• W. Hoffmann — made by Bechstein Europe
• Bohemia — another high quality brand made by Bechstein Europe
• Wm. Knabe
• Kohler and Campbell
• J. Pramberger
• Steigerman Premium
• George Steck

It will be well worth your while to visit us to experience this exclusive blend of piano quality and pricing. We have a large selection of grand and upright brand name acoustic pianos that you can try on our floor and of course we have the ability to order other models with special finishes on request.

2.  Value — We’ll show you what value is. Value is not about getting the lowest price in Vancouver, buying what somebody else has or necessarily settling for the most popular brand name. Value is about establishing what general category your piano needs fall into and then choosing the instrument with the best quality and most reasonable price that fits into that category.

Your choice will likely include an emotional component and you should therefore choose a piano that you can also love playing and admire, as well as one that delivers long lasting satisfaction. Along with well-known popular piano brands there are also some brands we carry which are perhaps not as well known in the Vancouver, Langley, Richmond area as other global markets but which represent outstanding value by comparison and deserve an honest and careful look. Please come and see for yourself. You’ll be more than surprised!

3.  Experience — The owner, Mr. Robert Loewen, is an ideal person to assist you and offer consultation on the subject of how to select a piano. His extensive success and experience as both retailer and wholesale distributor for pianos over the past 36 years makes him one of the most senior piano store owners in Metro Vancouver, Langley, Richmond, and the Lower Mainland. We do not believe in sales hype. Rather we believe in equipping our customers with truthful knowledge that will enable them to make an informed and intelligent decision regarding anything to do with pianos.

4.  We Specialize in Pianos — Yes, we are a piano specialty store that is focused on pianos and assisting our Vancouver customers in selecting a piano that will be ideally suited to their needs and budget as well as one they can fall in love with.

There are 4 general categories of new pianos. (see “The Piano Book” and "Supplement to the Piano Book" by Larry Fine)  We carry new pianos in all 4 of the categories listed below:

A. Ultimate High Performance Pianos, also referred to as "Highest Quality Performance Pianos" — We have selected new brand name grand and upright pianos that will satisfy the most discriminating pianist, or those who simply insist on the best and most prestigious quality and performance money can buy. These instruments are performed on and endorsed by famous artists and have been purchased by a large number of prestigious institutions.

These pianos are largely hand crafted and manufactured slowly and meticulously by old established factories in Europe and the U.S. showing less regard to cost but rather emphasizing fanatical attention to detail and ultimate quality. These would be considered “Investment Grade" instruments. Come and play them and see our fascinating video presentation on piano production. We’re sure you’ll be impressed.

B. World Class Very High Quality Pianos, also referred to as “High Performance Pianos” — We have selected new brand name vertical and grand pianos suitable for accomplished musicians looking for well above average quality and performance but not necessarily the ultimate concert quality. These pianos (some European) will out-perform most Japanese pianos (you’ll be surprised). These manufacturers still employ the use of hand-crafting but not to the extent as those pianos in category A.

The performance and quality of these pianos is impeccable and can be easily verified through the piano industry, internet or elsewhere. This interesting category of pianos also contains some real “sleepers”, pianos that may not be all that well known but nevertheless deliver quality and performance which in some cases is difficult to distinguish from category A.

C. Professional Pianos, also referred to as “Better Quality Consumer Grade Pianos” — We have a good selection of grand and upright pianos that fall into this general category. These instruments represent all around great quality suitable for professional, institutional or home use and provide some of the best price / value relationships in the industry. Although mass produced, many of these instruments have upgraded components and are finished with considerable attention to detail and quality-control.

D. Entry Level Pianos, also referred to as “medium quality consumer grade pianos” — These pianos are less expensive and enjoy the benefits of quality controlled mass production. Although their pricing may appear deceptively low, they nevertheless offer excellent and lasting value when properly prepped, and carry the same guarantee as all the others. They are ideal for home and student use as well as institutional use. Some models here could almost be put into category C but haven’t quite earned the reputation yet.

5. Pre-Owned YAMAHA and KAWAI — Our pre-owned Japanese pianos have been completely rebuilt and restored in Japan. They’re close to new.

6. Pre-enjoyed STEINWAY (HAMBURG) — The restored Steinways that we select are all from Europe and look better than they did when they were originally manufactured. The restoration is all done in Europe by a huge rebuilding facility. Modern satin finishes, exotic veneers, artisan inlays, and polyester finishes unheard of 40 years ago, make these grand pianos look truly unique. More important, however, are the musical attributes, the sound and the touch. The degree to which the actions, soundboards, bridges, ribs, keyboards, cabinets, etc. have been rebuilt renders the instrument like new and in some respects even better. Everyone who sees and plays these grand pianos is truly impressed with the skill and fanaticism with which they have been rebuilt. We have not come across any facility in North America capable of this level of work.

7. Fair Pricing — New pianos between $1,795 and $159,000 and everything in between. As with other musical instrument purchases, your choice will depend on a combination of your performance demands, model and brand selection as well as budget. We do not artificially inflate our prices in order to negotiate “generous discounts”. We use MAP’s and MSLP’s as our basis to establish fair pricing. We operate out of new but modest facilities with low overhead and allow you to participate in our savings. In the meantime, however, we give you the variety and quality you’re looking for in the Vancouver market, brand name selection and professional service.

8. Service and Technical — At Fraser Piano Center we employ only top quality technicians and tuners who through their qualifications and reputation have demonstrated their ability to service pianos professionally. All of our pianos whether the lowest priced entry level vertical model or concert quality grands are tuned, regulated, voiced and otherwise prepped properly before delivery. This requires between 7 and 12 hours. Some stores take the easy way out by only doing the bare minimum because many customers can’t tell the difference. However maximum satisfaction and the encouragement to continue playing and studying can only come from a truly well prepped instrument.

9. Delivery — We use only the best fully insured professional piano movers that specialize in piano moving only. The proper and safe installation of your piano is our priority. We'll be happy to deliver to Langley, Vancouver, Richmond, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Burnaby, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Delta, Surrey, and anywhere in BC.

10. Location — Fraser Hwy. between 222 St. and 232 St. We are in the heart of the Lower Mainland and easily accessible from anywhere. Taking the commuter plane from Vancouver Island to Langley?  We’re 5 minutes from the Langley Airport - we’ll pick you up. Flying into the Abbotsford Airport?  We’re 25 minutes from the Abbotsford Airport. We’ll pick you up. Please see this map of our location and easy access routes, and get directions.  We serve Langley, Vancouver, Richmond, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Burnaby, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Delta, Surrey, BC, Alberta, and Washington State.

11. Parking — We have ample free parking directly in front of our store. You’ll get a “Hollywood Parking Spot” every time.

12. Evening Appointments — Can’t make it during normal business hours? Please call 604-533-2646 for an evening appointment.

Our mission is to provide you with truthful and accurate information about pianos and the piano industry in order that we can assist you to make an informed decision on which piano is right and satisfying for you. We would also like to provide you with a comprehensive selection of well known brands, various quality and performance levels and competitive pricing and service that can meet your needs regardless of your playing level and budget. We like to know that your decision to invest in a piano offered at Fraser Piano Center will be just as satisfying in 5 or 10 years from now and beyond as it is the day you take delivery. Through our superior products and service we hope to earn your business, respect and positive referrals.

Although Fraser Piano Center is the newest piano store in the metropolitan Vancouver and Lower Mainland area , the owner, Mr. Robert Loewen, is no newcomer to the piano scene. Mr. Loewen has a wealth of experience that can only come after dedicating 36 years in one line of work. He is not only in a position to consult you knowledgeably and intelligently about pianos, but through his years of experience in traveling has developed solid relationships with some of the world’s leading manufacturers and their owners.

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