Inevitably, the first question that we often hear from our customers is, "Why Pickle Piano?" The name is really a metaphor for the process involved in restoring pianos. Like a cucumber is transformed into a pickle after much seasoning and preservation, so too are our pianos. The name is really a reflection of our committment to transforming used pianos into the beautiful pieces of art that they once were.
As musicians, we take sound quality very seriously, but beyond that, we strive to promote the aesthetic beauty of pianos: their graceful lines, their rich veneers, their delicate carvings. A piano should at once inspire and awe - it should be an extension of the musician's hand, heart and soul. Pickle Piano was established in the summer of 1988.
The motivation behind opening this store was to provide the Chicagoland region with high quality new and used pianos. To set oursleves apart from the competition, we employed sales professionals with years of professional piano experience. Our highly-skilled technicians hail from all over the globe, and they help to ensure the integrity of every piano we sell.
As musicians, we take sound quality very seriously, but beyond that, we strive to promote the aesthetic beauty of pianos: their graceful lines, their rich veneers, their delicate carvings. A piano should at once inspire and awe - it should be an extension of the musician's hand, heart and soul. Pickle Piano was established in the summer of 1988.
The motivation behind opening this store was to provide the Chicagoland region with high quality new and used pianos. To set oursleves apart from the competition, we employed sales professionals with years of professional piano experience. Our highly-skilled technicians hail from all over the globe, and they help to ensure the integrity of every piano we sell.
Services
The exceptional craftsmen who give Pickle Piano its excellent reputation for quality are truly masters of their craft, dedicated to the piano arts with experience measured in decades. Much of the magic they do is performed right here at our in-house workshop, but many minor services, especially tunings and minor cabinet repairs, are commonly performed in the home.
The "Pickle Difference" is in our name. When you "pickle" something, you preserve it. That's how we look at the work that goes into every piano that leaves our showroom. New or used, every piano that we sell goes through a vigorous series of inspections and improvements. Pickle Piano Company is one of a few remaining full-sevice piano houses in the United States.
Thank you for your interest in Pickle Piano Company. We invite you to come out and visit our showroom where you can browse our fine collection of new and used pianos. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales professionals will be happy to assist you in your quest to finding your perfect piano. Not quite ready to buy?
Pickle Piano Company is easily accessible from I-290 and I-355. The following directions are meant to serve as a suggested guide from some general locations. For more specific directions, please do not hesitate to call or email us. And as always, please drive safe! We look forward to seeing you! From Chicago and its near suburbs, the easiest way to get to Pickle Piano is to take I-290 West.
Founder and President of Pickle Piano Company. A classical pianist, organist and technician, Matt's commitment to the art of playing the piano and organ is that no one should be denied having a chance to enjoy the lifetime gift of learning to play music. Every instrument, whether it be reconditioned or new, is taken to the highest possible level of action performance and proper tonal finishing.
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M. F.
Dec 05, 2021
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John Peacock
Jan 22, 2021
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Jim Brodnicki
Jul 11, 2020
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Sylvie Hutchings
Feb 07, 2020
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Matt was kind enough to meet us at his store after returning from delivering a piano in Pennsylvania on the same day. We spent about an hour disussing the posibity of rebuilding my 1931 Conover 77. Matt's has an in depth enthusiasm, knowledge and historical appreciation of pianos from the golden era which surpasses mine. Places like this are becoming a rare commodity and worth patronizing. I'm very much looking forward to working with Matt. Michael F.
Rechitsapivo
Jul 09, 2019
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I don't like when people waste my time. Their website lists a ton of new pianos from top manufacturers, but when you arrive you'll find not a piano store, but a barn packed with mostly old junk, so much that you can barely squeeze by old items in various state of repair. Yes, they have the following disclaimer: "Please note that because our inventory can change quickly, the pianos listed here may or may not be in stock. Please contact us to verify that the piano you are interested in is in stock before visiting us to view a particular piano." I guarantee you the new piano you are looking for is
Mandi Burley
Jun 15, 2019
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They have everything from budget-friendly refurbs to high-end stuff I dared not touch. The owner and employees (we met everyone!) were knowledgable and their passion for pianos was obvious! The refurbished piano we bought at Pickle Piano was delivered that same afternoon. It sounds wonderful and looks beautiful in our living room.
Cuyler Calkins
Feb 02, 2019
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Old town is a great place, but at its crest sits Pickle Piano alongside Brianna's Flowers. Whether you're in the market for a five star piano most cannot afford or just a common Wurlitzer this place has a large inventory of grand pianos on the floor, most of them are in tune and ready to be tested. =)
Pepper Giese
Jun 14, 2018
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I bought a piano from Pickle 20 years ago, and it's still working well. I was just driving around when I noticed the sign, and thought I'd check it out again. They have loads of pianos and organs, with a few grandfather clocks thrown in as well. Prices aren't always clearly marked, and they always did seem a little high, but they refurbish older pianos and make them sound as good as new, so in the long run, it's worth it.
Ellery R.
Jan 09, 2018
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My family purchased a Petrof Grand Piano from Pickle Piano. Fantastic business in so many ways. The customer service: attentive, knowledgeable, kind, and patient. The pianos: so much variety in brands and pricing. New and used uprights and grands. Organs are sold here too! They also have moving and tuning services. Even more, I've been taking piano lessons here for years now and it's really been great. Highly recommend this establishment.
David L.
Apr 21, 2016
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Had them move a piano from a friends to my house. Move itself was fine. Movers were early, but they did call ahead to give us a warning. Only issue is with owner, would not honor pricing quoted by another one of his employee's. I was originally given a price if I moved the piano on it's own and another price IF they piggy backed with another delivery. I found out after I gave them the go ahead at the ON ITS OWN price that they were piggy backing my move with another. Owner would not respond to my inquiry on why I was not being charged the piggy back rate. So my only word of caution would
Jenni F.
Feb 16, 2016
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My family bought our piano from here nearly 2 decades ago when I was a wee piano student. My familiarity with Pickle caused me to reach out to them now to inquire about moving said piano from my parents' home to my own home. I filled out an online inquiry on 2/7. When I didn't hear back 4 days later on 2/11, I decided just to call them and speak to someone directly. The gentleman on the phone apologized and said he was out last week, then he took my info, said he'd look for my inquiry, and get back to me with a quote in 15 minutes. I have been waiting for that call for 5 days.
J. H.
Sep 24, 2015
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Danielle W.
Aug 08, 2013
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These guys were great, they were twenty minutes late but called ahead of time to let me know. When they arrived they called me to find out where to park, they were very accommodating. The condo building we were moving the piano out of has a lot of rules and the movers followed them all. So that was awesome, I didn't have that awkward embarrassed feeling when movers just do whatever they want. I hate that!! No damage to the condo or building either.
The piano we were moving isn't worth a lot but it was my grandmothers so we wanted to keep it. The total moving time was less than a half
The piano we were moving isn't worth a lot but it was my grandmothers so we wanted to keep it. The total moving time was less than a half
Tara M.
Dec 29, 2008
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My family has had a long-standing relationship with Pickle Piano. We got my first, cheap-o little upright piano there when I was 6, a mid-range upright piano around the time that I was 10, and a stunning Rieger-Kloss grand piano around the age of 16. We always went back for the friendly, knowledgeable staff and unique inventory.
Much to my dismay, my parents were tired of my beautiful piano sitting in their front room untouched (unfortunately I don't have room for it in my condo) and wanted to sell it. We stopped by Pickle one afternoon to ask them what they estimated the resale value of
Much to my dismay, my parents were tired of my beautiful piano sitting in their front room untouched (unfortunately I don't have room for it in my condo) and wanted to sell it. We stopped by Pickle one afternoon to ask them what they estimated the resale value of
